Discover & Explore Birmingham Museums WHAT’S ON IN 2018
BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM & ART GALLERY / ASTON HALL THINKTANK SCIENCE MUSEUM / BLAKESLEY HALL / SOHO HOUSE SAREHOLE MILL / MUSEUM OF THE JEWELLERY QUARTER MUSEUM COLLECTION CENTRE / WEOLEY CASTLE
birminghammuseums.org.uk FANTASTIC FREE DAYS OUT WITH Welcome to Birmingham Museums Birmingham Birmingham has one of the best civic museum collections of any city in England, Museums all housed in nine wonderful locations. From Anglo-Saxon gold, a magnificent Jacobean mansion to a perfectly preserved jewellery factory, Membership Birmingham Museums offer truly inspirational days out.
BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM p4 THINKTANK p8 ASTON HALL p10 • FREE entry to Thinktank, Birmingham Science & ART GALLERY SCIENCE MUSEUM Museum and SEVEN heritage sites (Thinktank entry included in Membership Plus only) • FREE guided tours at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and the heritage sites • FREE arts and crafts activities
• 10% off in our cafés and shops MUSEUM OF THE JEWELLERY QUARTER p11 BLAKESLEY HALL p12 SAREHOLE MILL p13 • Regular e-news
MUSEUM COLLECTION SOHO HOUSE p14 WEOLEY CASTLE p15 CENTRE p15
Support Us Birmingham Museums is a charity. We are responsible for generating the income to run our unique museum sites, welcome 1 million visitors each Terms and Conditions apply. year and care for over 800,000 priceless objects on behalf of the people See birminghammuseums.org.uk for full terms. of Birmingham. You can help us by making a donation at one of our sites, online or by post. Text to donate: text ‘BMUS01 £3’ to 70070 Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery first opened in 1885 and is housed in a Grade II* listed city centre landmark building. Pre-Raphaelites From Renaissance masterpieces to Egyptian mummies, the Amongst the artists Museum & Art Gallery showcases a world class collection represented are stunning and offers fascinating glimpses into Birmingham’s rich examples by Dante Gabriel and vibrant past. Rossetti and Birmingham Pay a visit to the Edwardian Tearooms for delicious lunches, born Edward Burne-Jones. afternoon tea and cakes, and don’t miss the museum shop Works from Birmingham’s for unique gift ideas and quirky reminders of your visit! collection of Pre-Raphaelites will be touring to America from Free entry. Donations welcome. Some events may charge. August 2018. Don’t miss your See birminghammuseums.org.uk for opening times, chance to see them before then! events and prices. While they are on tour we The museum’s unrivalled will be showing some hidden Pre-Raphaelite collection gems from the Pre-Raphaelite comprises over 3,000 collection as well as a special works including paintings, display of paintings and drawings, prints and watercolours by Birmingham- Staffordshire examples of decorative art born landscape painter David Hoard Gallery and design. Cox (1783-1859).
Showcasing the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever Art Collections discovered, this stunning gallery tells the story of From Botticelli to Picasso this unique collection from through to Turner, Lowry its Anglo-Saxon warrior and Grayson Perry; explore history through to the spectacular works dating cutting edge conservation from the Renaissance techniques unlocking its through to the present day. secrets today. See the glittering array of hundreds of conserved Faith Gallery pieces, visit the partially reconstructed Mead Hall The museum’s Faith Gallery encourages people to reflect on and ‘have a go’ with their own beliefs, celebrate the city’s multi-faith community microscopes in the and learn more about how faith and belief can help us conservation area. understand the world around us today.
4 5 Birmingham History Immerse yourself in Birmingham’s history from its medieval beginnings to its pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution and the impact of the World Wars on the city. Our interactive galleries are guaranteed to inspire every generation.
Ancient Civilisations Step back in time and discover ancient FREE WIFI civilisations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans as well as the Ancient Americas and Near East. Look out for the Egyptian Mummies! Fresh ground coffee, delicious lunches and afternoon tea & cakes all served Mini Museum in a unique and historic setting. Specially designed for under 5s, the Mini Museum is filled with storybooks, Birmingham Museums games and dressing up. Gift Shop Uncover amazing objects from Birmingham’s art and Head to the museum gift shop natural history collections. where you’ll find a wonderful range of gifts, bespoke products and fun souvenirs. You can also shop online at shop.birminghammuseums.org.uk Every purchase supports Birmingham Museums, a registered educational charity. 6 Where can you explore From steam engines and talking robots through to natural history and the human deepest space, find out body, Thinktank has over 200 hands-on how doctors perform life-saving science and technology displays. See the amazingly preserved Thinktank surgery and travel back in time to Ichthyosaur and find out about the Birmingham’s astonishing industrial dinosaurs and other creatures that shared the Earth with it. past – all under one roof? Visit the Spitfire Gallery and learn all about this iconic piece of British design, its role in the Second World War and its lasting legacy on the city of Birmingham. LEGO Don’t miss the Science Garden, an WORKSHOP outdoor discovery space packed with SESSIONS giant exhibits that everyone can get Book a session in our hands-on with! ® new LEGO Education See birminghammuseums.org.uk Innovation Studio! for opening times, events and prices. Admission charges apply.
Explore the outer reaches of space in Birmingham’s only Planetarium and enjoy tours around the night sky, adventures through the solar system and journeys to the centre of the universe!
8 400 –YEARS–
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Experience the splendour of one A unique glimpse into Birmingham’s of the last great houses built in jewellery and metalworking heritage.
the Jacobean style. When the owners of the Smith & Pepper jewellery factory decided to retire after 80 years of trading, they simply locked Aston Hall is a magnificent 17th-century mansion built the doors, leaving a time capsule for future generations. between 1618 and 1635 by Sir Thomas Holte. Today the factory is a remarkable museum where you can Display rooms illustrate the part Aston Hall and its residents enjoy guided tours including demonstrations of traditional played in key moments in history, including the English Civil jewellery making. war and how it prepared to receive royalty on more than one occasion. Whether you’re visiting the museum or just passing by, don’t miss the gift shop! With unique jewellery by local designer- Don’t miss the imposing Long Gallery and tranquil surroundings makers and exclusive artworks by local artists, you’re bound of Lady Holte’s Garden. Visitors can also take a break in the to find the perfect gift or souvenir. Finish your visit with charming tearoom and browse the gift shop for souvenirs. refreshments in our delightful Smith & Pepper tea room.
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lookSoon out for the new Family Fun Room!
Visit one of Birmingham’s finest Explore the idyllic childhood haunt timber-framed houses. of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Blakesley Hall, built in 1590 by Birmingham merchant One of only two surviving working watermills in Richard Smalbroke, is a peaceful haven set in an Birmingham, Sarehole Mill is a unique setting where urban location. you can find out about the millers who once worked at this rural retreat. Uncover the fascinating history of the Hall by exploring its historic rooms, laid out to reflect the tastes of the The mill, along with nearby Moseley Bog, provided inspiration Tudor and Stuart periods. for Tolkien’s classic works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Visit the Tolkien exhibition inside the Mill, and enjoy a sweet treat Enjoy the beautiful gardens. Relax in the tearoom and in the Millers Tea Room after exploring the beautiful grounds. pick up a souvenir from the gift shop. Most Wednesdays and Sundays our volunteer millers Blakesley Hall is the ideal location for a family day out. demonstrate the mill in action. You can even pick up a bag of Sarehole Flour from the dazzling new gift shop!
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12 13 The ruins of an exquisite manor house built 750 years ago.
A fortified manor house built as a hunting lodge by the Lords of Dudley. The ruins are one of the oldest buildings still visible in Birmingham. The ruins can be viewed from the viewing platform which is open every day. Direct access to the ruins and our new community education centre is available on event days or Discover the elegant Georgian home for groups and schools by a pre-booked guided tour. of Birmingham’s greatest industrial See birminghammuseums.org.uk for details. entrepreneur, Matthew Boulton.
Beautifully restored, the house reflects the fashions and tastes of the late Georgian period and includes many items of Boulton’s own furniture. Explore the lavish spaces in which Boulton received his eminent guests, including the leading 18th-century intellectuals of the Lunar Society. Don’t miss the Community Gallery which showcases exhibitions from the local community. Visitors can also relax in the Soho Coffee House and explore the beautiful Soho House Gardens.
See birminghammuseums.org.uk for opening times, A 1.5 hectare site that holds 80% events and prices. Admission charges apply. of Birmingham Museums’ stored collections under one roof.
The Museum Collection Centre is not open to the public except by arrangement. There are open afternoons on the last Friday of every month, from 1.30pm–3.30pm. These must be booked in advance. See birminghammuseums.org.uk for details. 14 15 Jewellery Quarter unique sessions, where you can make Heritage Walks silver rings, floral crowns, silver Event Highlights 2018 Museum of the Jewellery Quarter pendants and more. See website for Sat 7 Apr | 2pm | £7 | Pre-booking full details. The Past Is Now 999 Emergency Day required | Heritage Walks also take Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Soho House | Thu 22 Feb place on Sat 5 May, Sat 2 Jun, Sat 7 St George’s Dragon Egg Hunt Until 25 Jun | Free Entry 11am – 4pm | Free Entry Jul, Sat 4 Aug, Sat 8 Sep & Sat 6 Oct Weoley Castle | Sun 22 Apr The first of our Story Lab exhibitions: Meet Fireman Sam and police officers, A guided tour through the historic 12 noon – 3pm | £2 explore the impact of colonialism and get up close to their emergency Jewellery Quarter. Help St George find all of the on the city of Birmingham. vehicles! pesky dragon eggs! Museum Treasures The People of Partition Family Fun Day Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Sarehole Mill Food Fair in Birmingham Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Tue 3 Apr – Fri 13 Apr | Some Sarehole Mill | Sun 29 Apr Soho House | Until 29 Apr Thu 22 Feb | Usual admission applies activities may charge 11am – 4pm | Free Entry | Food Fairs Free Entry Pre-booking required | Fun days also During the Easter holidays, visit also take place on Sun 24 Jun, Sun 29 Exploring how different generations take place on Thu 5 Apr, Thu 12 Apr, us and discover Ancient Egypt, July, Sun 23 Sep and Sun 21 Oct understand the 1947 Partition of Thu 31 May, Thu 2 Aug, Thu 9 Aug, the Staffordshire Hoard and Artisan food traders, local crafts India. Curated by Tasawar Bashir Thu 16 Aug, Thu 23 Aug & Thu 1 Nov more with our family activities! and more! with Sampad. A family friendly tour of the Smith & Pepper jewellery factory followed by Adult Jewellery and a fun craft activity. MAY Coming Out: Sexuality, Craft Making Workshops Museum of the Jewellery Quarter The History of Asian Gender and Identity Sat 21 Apr | 10am – 4pm | £50 Youth Culture 1960 – 2000 Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery MARCH Pre-booking required | Other Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Until 15 Apr | Free Entry workshops take place on Sat 9 Jun, Fri 4 May – Sun 29 Jul | Free Entry A ground breaking exhibition that Collecting Birmingham Sat 14 Jul, Sat 22 Sep, Sat 24 Nov The story of British South Asian youth explores themes of gender, sexuality Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery & Sat 1 Dec culture in Birmingham, from music to and identity, featuring works by Andy Opens mid-March | Free Entry Join a local designer-maker in these sport, fashion to activism. Warhol, Sarah Lucas, Grayson Perry Discover fascinating objects and and others. untold stories from local people in this final exhibition from the Collecting Birmingham project. The Natural History Women in Engineering Museum’s famous FEBRUARY Thinktank | Fri 16 Mar – Sun 30 Sep 10am – 5pm | Usual admission applies Diplodocus is taking a New Art West Midlands Free for Members Plus road trip to Birmingham. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery In collaboration with the Chartered Fri 16 Feb – Sun 6 May | Free Entry Institution of Highways & Transportation, Not all dinosaurs became extinct Works from the region’s most exciting this exhibition celebrates pioneering 66 million years ago. One group emerging artists, plus a chance to female engineers from the Midlands. survived and evolved into the birds see works by New Art West Midlands we know today. Using Birmingham’s artist alumni in new exhibition Five Easter at Thinktank fantastic bird collection this Years On. Thinktank | Thu 29 Mar – Sun 15 Apr exhibition will also explore how the Usual admission applies | Free for features we think of as characteristic Operation Earth Members Plus of birds, such as feathers and nests, Thinktank | Sat 17 – Sun 25 Feb During the Easter holidays, take first appeared in dinosaurs. Usual admission applies part in fun LEGO workshops, visit There will be a fun programme of Free for Members Plus the Planetarium, and don’t miss events to celebrate Dippy on Tour, Operation Earth celebrates the the dinosaur egg trail! from curator’s tours to Dine with science of the natural environment. Dippy evenings! Join in with activities and experiments! APRIL See our website for full details.
Great Fire of London Week Aston in Wonderland: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Blakesley Hall | Tue 20 – Fri 23 Feb A Fairy Tale Takeover Sat 26 May – Sun 9 Sep Usual admission applies | Free for Aston Hall | Sun 1 Apr | 11am – 4pm Free Entry | Some activities Members | £2 for craft activity Usual admission applies may charge | Pre-booking Discover the Great Fire with quizzes, Free for Members strongly recommended crafts, and more. Plus, on Wed 21 Feb, Meet Alice, the Hatter, and don’t miss the play Pudding Lane to the angry Queen as Aston Pie Corner! turns into Wonderland! Dippy on Tour is brought to you by the Natural History Museum in partnership with the Garfield Weston Foundation 16 17 Fossils Family Fun Day JUNE Origins of Middle Earth Tour Operation Build Soho House | Sun 6 May | 11am –4pm Sarehole Mill | Sun 10 Jun | 1pm Thinktank | Sat 21 Jul – Sun 2 Sep Usual admission applies The Everyday £10 (includes entry to Sarehole Mill) Usual admission applies | Free for Free for Members and Extraordinary Pre-booking required Members Plus Join us for a family fun day and discover Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Discover the connection between Find out how cutting-edge engineering all about the world of fossils! Fun for Sat 9 Jun – Sun 9 Sep Tolkien and Sarehole Mill on this tour impacts your everyday life, and celebrate all ages. Free Entry around the local area. engineers from past and present. An eclectic and surreal environment Mayday Celebrations where the everyday and extraordinary Mini Builders Weekend Jewellery Quarter Festival Sarehole Mill | Mon 7 May | 11am come together. Thinktank | Sat 16 & Sun 17 Jun Museum of the Jewellery Quarter – 4pm | Usual admission applies 10am–5pm | Usual admission applies Sat 21 Jul | 11am – 4pm | 10.30am – Free for Members Free for Members 5pm | Free Entry | Pre-booking Maypole dancing, family games, From LEGO workshops, to crafts and required for guided tours Morris dancing and more! storytelling, there’s something to Join us for live music, jewellery keep all budding engineers busy! making demonstrations in the Conservation Studio Tours Tudor Weekend shop and costumed guided tours. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Blakesley Hall | Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jun Falconry Day Events in partnership with Tue 8 May | 2pm | £15 | Pre-booking 11am–4pm | Usual admission applies Blakesley Hall | Sun 17 Jun Jewellery Quarter BID. required | Tours will also take place on Free for Members 11am – 4pm | £3 adult | £2 child Tue 10 Jul, Tue 11 Sep & Tue 13 Nov Combat demonstrations, live drama The Hagley Falconry Centre visit Blakesley Edwardian Garden Party A fascinating insight into the role with Sir Robert Cecil’s Men, dancing Hall, along with falcons, owls, and eagles! Blakesley Hall | Sun 22 Jul conservators play in caring for objects classes with Gloriana, Tudor dressing 11am – 4pm | Admission Applies and preparing them for exhibitions and up, and more! 400 Years of Aston: Free for Members loans in this behind-the-scenes tour. A Royal Visit – King Charles I Meet the Blakesley Butler. Enjoy Eid Mela Aston Hall | Sun 24 Jun | 11am – 4pm Punch & Judy and Magic Lantern 400 Years of Aston Hall: Soho House | Sun 3 Jun | 11am – Usual admission applies shows, and croquet in the garden! Free for Members Georgian House Party 4pm | Free entry It’s 1642 and King Charles I is visiting Aston Hall | Sat 12 May | 11am – 4pm Join us for henna, face painting, a Henry VIII – An Audience the Hall. Please remember to bow and Usual admission applies bouncy castle, arts and craft activities With The King curtsey in the presence of his majesty! Free for Members and more! Blakesley Hall | Fri 27 Jul | 11am – Witness exciting sword-fighting 4pm | Usual admission applies duels, meet some glorious Georgians, Steam Power Weekend JULY Free for Members | Pre-booked and more! Thinktank | Sat 9 & Sun 10 Jun timeslots required Body Image Exhibition and Meet King Henry VIII, but be careful 10am – 5pm | Usual admission Inspire 2018 Launch Night Operation Earth: applies | Free for Members Plus not to lose your head! Hear the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery May Half Term Marvel as engines thunder into action King’s tales and find out how to Sat 21 Jul | 6pm | Free Entry Thinktank | Sat 26 May – Sun 3 Jun and hear the fascinating tales of the greet royalty. Celebrate the launch of two new 10am–5pm | Usual admission applies engineers behind these ground- galleries with performances and Free for Members Plus Medieval Day breaking machines! activities, and get a first look at Become a trainee environmental | Sun 29 Jul the Inspire 2018 exhibition and our Weoley Castle scientist and investigate Earth’s 11am – 4pm | Free Entry second Story Lab co-curated gallery: land, air and oceans! A medieval-themed family fun day, in Body Image. the historic setting of Weoley Castle! Outdoor Theatre: Emma by Jane Austen AUGUST Morning Explorers Blakesley Hall | Sat 7 & Sun 8 Jul Our museums open their £12 adult | £8 child & concession Fighting for our Heritage doors early so that adults Pre-booking required Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and children on the autistic The Crescent Theatre brings you Aug – Oct: see website | Free Entry Pat Benson Boxing Academy present the spectrum can enjoy the Emma, performed in the delightful history of amateur boxing in Birmingham. museum in a calmer gardens of Blakesley Hall. environment. Take part in Victorian Day Nature Day activities or explore the Sarehole Mill | Sun 8 Jul | 11am – Sarehole Mill | Fri 10 Aug | 11am – museum at your own pace. 4pm Usual admission applies 4pm | £2 per activity See birminghammuseums.org.uk Free for Members With a live bug show, bug hunting and for details of upcoming Morning A day of good old Victorian fun! Take more, don’t miss this nature-filled day! Explorers sessions. part in outdoor family games, craft activities and more!
18 19 Edwardian SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Tearoom Lates Blakesey Ale and Cider Festival Apple & Cider Day Spooky Science Night From film screenings and themed Blakesley Hall | Sat 8 Sep | 11am – Blakesley Hall | Sun 7 Oct Thinktank | Sat 27 Oct | 6pm dinners to silent discos and Drink 8pm | £5 (includes an exclusive 11am – 4pm | £1 Admission charges apply: see website & Draw nights, we have a great Blakesley Hall glass while stocks last) Blakesley’s annual celebration of Pre-booking required line up for the 2018 #ETRLates Sample delicious ales and ciders from the apple. With Morris dancing, An evening of creepy chaos! Dress up programme! around the region. There’ll also be apple juice tasting, plant and in your best costume and take part in hot food for sale, all in the beautiful honey sales, and more. a night of spooky science! See birminghammuseums.org.uk grounds of Blakesley Hall. for details. Fun Palaces Plague and Pestilence 400 Years of Aston Hall: Soho House | Sun 7 Oct Blakesley Hall | Tue 30 & Wed 31 Oct Roll Up! Roll Up! 11am – 4pm | Free Entry 11am – 4pm | Half price entry to Aston Hall | Sat 8 or Sun 9 Sep: see Birmingham Playcare Network brings Blakesley Hall | Free for Members website AVFC match dependent you Fun Palaces! See their amazing Meet the plague doctor! 11am – 4pm | Usual admission applies creations, and have a go making your Free for Members own giant rockets! Pumpkin Flotilla Be amazed by the Palace of Curiosities. Sarehole Mill | Sat 27, Sun 28 & Wed See a real mermaid, and be astonished by this spectacular display! Arts Council Collection 31 Oct | 7pm | £20 (up to 4 people per National Partners Exhibition ticket) | Pre-booking essential Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Bring your carved pumpkin and see it Birmingham Heritage Week: float across the pond by moonlight! Opens Sat 10 Nov | Free Entry Meet Sir Thomas Holte A mystical evening not to be missed! This Autumn will see the final of our Aston Hall Late: Whodunnit? Aston Hall | Wed 12 Sep | 1pm | Usual The Case of the Cursed Mansion Arts Council Collection National Partners admission applies | Free for Members Monsters at the Museum Aston Hall | Fri 10 or Sat 11 Aug: Pre-booking required exhibitions, featuring important pieces Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery see website AVFC match dependent Sir Thomas Holte: hero, villain, murderer, of modern and contemporary British Mon 29 Oct – Fri 2 Nov | Free Entry 7pm | £15 | Pre-booking recommended or simply misunderstood? Find out as Art from the Arts Council Collection. Some activities may charge Wander around the Hall at night, he takes you on a guided tour of the Spooky masks, Mummification Live Hall he built! interview suspects and try to solve a Show, a Halloween Party and more! perplexing mystery. Victorian dress encouraged! Birmingham Heritage Week: Aston Hall’oween Roof Top Tours Fright Nights Aston Hall | Wed 31 Oct | 11am – 4pm Knight School Soho House | Wed 12 & Thu 13 Sep Aston Hall | Fri 26, Sat 27 or Sun 28 Usual admission applies | Free for Members Blakesley Hall | Sun 12 Aug 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm | £10 Oct: see website AVFC match dependent Meet the wise woman, find out about 11am – 4pm | £1 Pre-booking recommended Admission applies | Pre-booking required her weird cures and see a witch trial! Learn sword-fighting and try on Costumed guided tours, plus a special Spirits, shocks, gore and plenty of scares; Encounter creepy sounds and even armour and weapons! Take part in the rooftop tour! (Weather permitting) these interactive nights of terror will leave creepier characters as Aston Hall final battle, the Battle of Agincourt! you wondering if ghosts really do exist! turns haunted! Be Well at BMAG Tall Tales: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Spooky Science Week Hubble Bubble, Trick or Treat? Cinderella Story Tour Sat 15 Sep | 11am – 4pm | Free Entry Thinktank | Sat 27 Oct – Sun 4 Nov Soho House | Wed 31 Oct & Thu 1 10am – 5pm | Usual admission Aston Hall | Fri 10 & Fri 24 Aug Activities and events to support Nov | 11am – 4pm | Usual admission 11am – 4pm | Usual admission mental and physical wellbeing. applies | Free for Members Plus applies | Free for Members applies | Free for Members Gruesome experiments, wicked witch Do you dare explore the spooky Soho cellars? Plus, find all the bats that have Pre-booking required Birmingham Heritage Week: storytelling, spellbinding crafts, and live science show, Science of Fright! escaped around Soho House! Meet Cinders, see her kitchen, help us Soho House equip her with everything she needs, Soho House | Sun 16 Sep then join in the dancing at Prince 11am – 4pm | Free Entry Charming’s ball. Explore Soho House as part of Birmingham Heritage Week! School Holidays Matthew Boulton Goes Every day during Birmingham to Bollywood Falconry Day school holidays, we have Soho House | Mon 27 Aug | 11am – Weoley Castle | Sun 16 Sep exciting family activities to 4pm | Some activities may charge 12noon – 3pm | £3 adult | £2 child take part in, from pop up You’re all invited to Soho House See spectacular birds of prey in the photography studios and for a fun-filled day celebrating historic surroundings of Weoley Castle. animation workshops, to object all things Bollywood! handling and light drawing!
20 21 DECEMBER Santa’s Grotto Christmas Celebrations Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Weekends in Dec: see website | £5 Sat 8 Dec | 10.30am – 5pm (includes a gift and a photo) Free Entry | Some activities charge Meet Santa in his magical Grotto! Free for Members Every child will receive a gift from Costumed guided tours, carol singing, and a winter craft fair. Santa, plus a printed photo with him! Meet Santa
Christmas at Thinktank Blakesley Hall | Sun 16 Dec Thinktank | Dec: see website 10am–5pm | Usual admission 10am – 5pm | Usual admission applies | Pre-booking required applies | Free for Members Plus Meet Santa in the Great Hall, see Can you find all of Santa’s elves hiding Blakesley dressed for Christmas and around Thinktank? Discover the night make a Christmas card to take home! sky in the Planetarium, and get creative in the LEGO Studio. What the Dickens! Christmas at Aston Hall Georgian Christmas Tours Aston Hall | Sat 15 or Sun 16 Soho House | Throughout Dec: Dec: see website AVFC match see website | 11am – 4pm | £10 dependent | Admission charges Pre-booking required apply See Soho House decorated with festive Meet your favourite Dickensian finery and find out how Christmas was characters as we turn Aston Hall celebrated in the 18th century. into a Dickensian Christmas.
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