Museums, arts and libraries events in Birmingham this month
Birmingham City Council events taking place at the city's museums, galleries and libraries this summer.
Museums
Colour Splash
Until 20 September
Waterhall gallery, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery – Free
This family friendly summer exhibition of paintings, textiles and objects from around the world shows how artists and craftspeople respond to the possibilities of colour. Tel: 0121 464 8887
Matthew Boulton: Selling what all the world desires
Until 27 September
Gas Hall, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - Free
This show celebrates the life, achievements and legacy of one of the greatest figures in Birmingham’s history! Find out what made Matthew Boulton one of the most important pioneers in the industrial world. Tel: 0121 303 1966
Free family activities
1-4pm, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - Free
Seven days a week during the school holidays.
Aston Hall
Re-opening on 18th July after a £12 million makeover, Birmingham’s spectacular Jacobean style country mansion has new gardens, shop, café and exhibitions and activity rooms.
Community Museums
Look what Birmingham's Community Museums have on offer this summer! Tuesday and Thursday activities (1.30 - 3.30pm) at the 17th Century timber framed farmhouse, Blakesley Hall. Friday craft days (1 - 3pm) at one of Birmingham's last working watermills,
Sarehole Mill. Friday activities (12noon - 4pm) inspired by Matthew Boulton at Soho House. Tuesday and Saturday craft activities (1.30 - 3.30pm) at the magnificent Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.
Open Day at Birmingham Museums Collection Centre
31 July, tours start at 11am and 2pm - Free
Explore the fascinating array of objects held in storage by Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, including objects from industry, transport, sculpture and natural history. Advance booking advised - contact Julia Kirby on 0121 303 2836 or julia_kirby@birmingham.gov.uk
For info call 0121 303 2834
www.bmag.org.uk
Arts
Gallery 37
Saturday 15 August, 10.30am-4pm
Pavilions Shopping Centre, Lower Level
Gallery 37 will be running free children’s art workshops which are open to all age groups from 5 years upwards. They will offer the chance to have fun with everything from music and drama to painting and craft skills. Gallery 37 2009 is supported by Pavilions Birmingham.
Tel: 0121 303 2434
ArtsFest
11-13 September
Various venues, Birmingham city centre
The UK’s biggest and best FREE arts festival! The city centre will be filled with nearly 600 different events and performances. From ballet to bhangra, classical music to indie rock, and everything in between. www.artsfest.org.uk or tel: 0121 464 5678
Site and Sounds at mac
A programme of free summer events
Cannon Hill Park
Celebrate mac’s re-opening with free events and opportunities including screen printing, walking and talking tours, singing and maze exploration!
www.macartists.co.uk
Libraries
Quest Seekers
This summer 4 - 12 year old Quest Seekers must accept the challenge of Firebird Rising, Mountain Mission and Dragon’s Lair! Read six books over the holiday and you'll get scratch’n’sniff stickers, puzzles and magnets! Complete the challenge and you'll win a medal and a certificate. www.questseekers.org.uk
Centre for the Child
Throughout the summer holidays there are free storytimes, activities and craft sessions in Centre for the Child. Highlights include a summer disco party, storyteller Fran O'Boyle and drama with David Calcutt.
Tel: 0121 303 2421
Sand and stories
Free story time sessions at the Monarch Beach every
Tuesday afternoon, 2 - 2.30pm from 28 July - 1 September.
For info call 0121 303 2175
www.birmingham.gov.uk/younglibraries
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