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Come and meet Dan Pearce | DeMontfort Fine Art

at DeMontfort Fine Art

We are excited and privileged to showcase a truly exciting Dan Pearce exhibition. The innovative mixed media portraits of Dan Pearce blend modern...

Come and meet Dan Pearce

at DeMontfort Fine Art

We are excited and privileged to showcase a truly exciting Dan Pearce exhibition. The innovative mixed media portraits of Dan Pearce blend modern...

Every Sunday: worship with activities for children and young people at St James' Brownhills

at Holy Trinity Worship Centre

Worship & Discipleship Centred Times of Gathering

World Cup 2026: England vs Norway

at RoyalCinemasSC

Hidden Spaces Roof and Basement Tours

at Aston Hall

Step beyond the gallery walls and into the hidden heart of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Our 'Hidden Spaces Tours' offer a rare opportunity to explore areas of the building that are usually closed to the public — including storerooms, tucked-away corridors, and architectural gems often overlooked.Join our expert guides as you:Wander through off-limits spacesSoak in the incredible Victorian architecture from a new perspectiveHear about recent and upcoming renovation projectsEncounter a few collection superstars along the wayEnjoy quirky tales from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's colourful past, from mysterious goings-on to hidden passagewaysThe building itself is one of our most fascinating artefacts, come and experience it in a whole new light.

Kitchen Science

at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for Kitchen Science — a hands-on STEM adventure where everyday kitchen ingredients lead to extraordinary discoveries!Each week, try a new experiment you can easily fizzy rockets and bubble snakes to density towers and slime, it's a different surprise every time.Grab a lab coat.Roll up your sleeves.Dive into science you can touch, mix, and test.New experiments weekly. Mess encouraged. Curiosity required.Perfect for budding scientists of all ages! Event InformationSuitable for all ages. Children must be supervised by an adult.Drop in and join us for activities every Saturday and Sunday from 26 April.Included in the admission price.

Kitchen Science

at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for Kitchen Science — a hands-on STEM adventure where everyday kitchen ingredients lead to extraordinary discoveries!Each week, try a new experiment you can easily fizzy rockets and bubble snakes to density towers and slime, it's a different surprise every time.Grab a lab coat.Roll up your sleeves.Dive into science you can touch, mix, and test.New experiments weekly. Mess encouraged. Curiosity required.Perfect for budding scientists of all ages! Event InformationSuitable for all ages. Children must be supervised by an adult.Drop in and join us for activities every Saturday and Sunday from 26 April.Included in the admission price.

Hidden Spaces Roof and Basement Tours

at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Step beyond the gallery walls and into the hidden heart of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Our 'Hidden Spaces Tours' offer a rare opportunity to explore areas of the building that are usually closed to the public — including storerooms, tucked-away corridors, and architectural gems often overlooked.Join our expert guides as you:Wander through off-limits spacesSoak in the incredible Victorian architecture from a new perspectiveHear about recent and upcoming renovation projectsEncounter a few collection superstars along the wayEnjoy quirky tales from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's colourful past, from mysterious goings-on to hidden passagewaysThe building itself is one of our most fascinating artefacts, come and experience it in a whole new light.

A Tango Night at the Museum

at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Step into an unforgettable evening of passion, music and movement as Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery transforms into a vibrant Buenos Aires-inspired dance hall. The drama and romance of Argentine tango come alive beneath the museum’s grand architecture that immerses you in the mood of the dance.Enjoy a drinks reception with live music from 6pm and exclusive after-hours access to the museum. Surrounded by the rich history of Birmingham, guests can take in the elegance of the Edwardian Tea Rooms and dance under the dome of the iconic Round Room around the much-loved bronze statue Lucifer by Jacob Epstein — a striking and memorable setting for a night of tango.From 7pm to 12am, non-stop tango music curated by a renowned tango DJ, complete with fabulous cortinas, will create a rich and captivating soundscape throughout the evening. Whether you are an experienced dancer or simply curious to watch and soak in the atmosphere, this event welcomes everyone.Why not embrace the style of an earlier era — think Peaky Blinder–inspired elegance or just go all out with your tango bests for this atmospheric evening.Doors open at 6pm for a drinks reception, including a complementary drink with live musicFrom 7pm – 12am we'll be dancing the night away!This promises to be a truly unique cultural experience — a celebration of tango music, dance and community in the heart of Birmingham.

Morning Explorers

at Sarehole Mill

Morning Explorers is an accessibility program for autistic people and those with similar disabilities. Running on the second Saturday of each month, it offers some accessible adaptions to the museum experience, plus an optional Autism Friendly planetarium show. On these mornings we offer early entrance into the museum at 9am, before the museum opens to the public at 10am. This allows you to explore the museum at a quieter time. To reduce the noise level, we will mute the majority of sound making exhibits until 11am. Ear defenders and sensory maps will be available on entrance, and access to quiet spaces may be arranged on request.This event is suitable for autistic adults, autistic children, and any friends, family, and personal assistants who would like to join.Pre-booking is essential for admission.Members - Free entry for Members but you will need to pre-book at ticket. (Planetarium shows £3). We also offer a range of accessible resources, including social stories, sensory maps and picture and symbol cards. See our Accessibility Information for more details.