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First Birmingham exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci marks Queen's diamond jubilee Jan 13 2012

THE Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is the opening venue for a national tour of ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.Read

Staffordshire Hoard to stay in Birmingham after £1.2m boost from heritage fund Mar 23 2010

The Staffordshire Hoard has been “saved for the nation” after a cash boost from a Government heritage fund ensured it will stay in the West Midlands.Read

What's On in Birmingham March 2010 Feb 22 2010

Take a look at what's on in Birmingham throughout March 2010.Read

Arts events February 2010 Feb 09 2010

Check out the Arts events on in Birmingham this February.Read

What's on at Birmingham Central Library February 2010 Feb 09 2010

Check out what's on at Birmingham Central Library this February.Read

What's on at Birmingham's museums in February 2010 Feb 09 2010

Check out what's on at Birmingham's museums this February.Read

Staffordshire Hoard Book Helps Raise Money for the Appeal Jan 05 2010

The British Museum book about the Staffordshire Hoard written by Roger Bland and Kevin Leahy is on sale now.Read

What's On at the Old Rep Theatre in January Jan 05 2010

Take a look at what's on at the Old Rep Theatre in Birmingham over January.Read

What's On at Birmingham art galleries for January Jan 05 2010

Take a look at the exhibitions on at Birmingham art galleries over January.Read

What's On at Birmingham Central Library for January Jan 05 2010

Take a look at the exhibitions on at the Birmingham Central Library for January.Read

What's On at the Birmingham Museum for January Jan 05 2010

Take a look at the exhibitions on at Birmingham Museum for January.Read

Win a family ticket to Aston Hall by Candlelight
Your chance to win a family ticket to Aston Hall by Candlelight.more

 Carl Chinn to give free talk Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Local historian, writer and broadcaster Professor Carl Chinn MBE Ph.D. will be giving a free talk on ‘Birmingham – the Great Working City’ as part of the Birmingham Seen exhibition at the Museum and Art Gallery on Friday 6th November at 3.30pm.more

Autumn fun with Birmingham's arts, museums and libraries Oct 26 2009

Fun activities for all the family this autumn at Birmingham's museums, theatres and librariesRead

Bob The Builder to visit the new Birmingham Library site during half-term Oct 22 2009

A very special guest will be dropping in on Centenary Square Birmingham during half term week to cast a ‘professional eye’ over the future project to build the new Library of Birmingham and to meet local children and their families. Read

Autumn highlights at Birmingham's museums and libraries Sep 15 2009

Events at museums and libraries in Birmingham throughout October, hosted by the city council. Read

Museums, arts and libraries events in Birmingham this month Jul 18 2009

Birmingham City Council events taking place at the city's museums, galleries and libraries this summer.Read

Matthew Boulton bicentenary exhibition Jun 09 2009

To mark the bicentenary of the death of the great industrial pioneer and founding member of the Lunar Society, Matthew Boulton (1728-1809), Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery will stage a major exclusive exhibition.Read

Matthew Boulton - the unsung hero of the industrial revolution Jun 01 2009

Ask most people to name the key figures of the Industrial Revolution and James Watt will probably be the first name that springs to mind. Samuel Crompton and Richard Arkwright might come next in recognition of their groundbreaking work in the textile industry.Read

Matthew Boulton and James Watt to feature on new £50 note May 29 2009

Birmingham industrialists Matthew Boulton and James Watt will feature on the next versons of the £50 note.Read

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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Official site for Birmingham's museums and heritage.

B'ham City Council

Birmingham City Council

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Birmingham Parks

Timetable (pdf) of all events at Birmingham's parks.

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