Birmingham Mail - Tag - museum

Readers memories of Birmingham sought for new museum gallery

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:59:00 GMT

YOUR memories of the key events in Birmingham are being sought for a major exhibition in the city.

Aston Transport museum's final open day

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:30:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM’S popular transport museum will close for possibly the final time at the end of this month.

Admission charges at Birmingham community museums leads to 14 per cent drop in visitors

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT

VISITOR numbers at Birmingham’s community museums are on track to have fallen by 14 per cent this year following the controversial introduction of admission charges.

Pen Museum

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:32:00 GMT

If it’s something a little different for the children that you want, then look no further than Birmingham’s unsung Pen Museum, which includes demonstrations and a chance to get inky fingers (don’t take little ones in their Sunday best!)

The Broadfield House Glass Museum

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:23:00 GMT

As a great reminder of one of the Midlands’ best-loved industries during these uncertain times, this under-threat museum is a priceless destination for children of all ages. The contents of the glass cabinets are wonders to behold.

Stratford Armouries

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:59:00 GMT

The Wigington family have nearly 250 years’ experience in arms and armour collecting dating back to the 18th century.

The Roman Heritage Centre

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:58:00 GMT

Audio visual aids bring the past to life and there’s the reconstruction of an archaeological dig to enjoy too, a small symbol of 80 years’ collecting work.

Birmingham Back to Back, Inge Street, Birmingham

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:54:00 GMT

Stir childhood memories in a carefully restored atmospheric courtyard surrounded by back to backs that reflect the lives of working class people.

Kenilworth Castle

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:44:00 GMT

Royal intrigue and dastardly deeds come alive at one of England’s most spectacular castle ruins, where a multi-million pound investment ensures future generations will know the tales.

Stratford-upon-Avon, Home of Shakespeare

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:41:00 GMT

The world famous bard William Shakespeare started life in the charming Tudor town that embraces the banks of the River Avon.