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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Large museum with some local history, several temporary exhibitions and large permanent collection, including an extensive collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Home to part of the stunning Anglo-Saxon hoard, the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold metal work discovered just north of Birmingham in 2009. Includes the Gas Hall and Waterhall Gallery of Modern Art. As of August 2025, only some galleries are open, due to refurbishment.

Address: Chamberlain Square, B3 3DH
Getting there: Central
Hours: Wed-Sun 10AM-5PM
Price: Free (donations welcome)
Website: birminghammuseums.org.uk (opens in a new tab)

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