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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
A great rainy-day museum in West Midlands
Today: light rain · 19°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Wet weather
A rainy-day pick
Setting
Indoor
Entry
Free / cheap
Who for
Toddler-friendly · Ages 0–18+
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (BM&AG) is a major museum in Birmingham, England, featuring a vast collection of art, ceramics, archaeology, and natural history. Families will enjoy the interactive displays, the Staffordshire Hoard gallery (with Anglo-Saxon treasures), and the Birmingham History Galleries. The museum also houses a dedicated 'Mini Museum' for under-5s with hands-on activities.
Highlights for kids:
The 'Mini Museum' area for toddlers and preschoolers
The Edwardian Tearooms (child-friendly menu available)
Free entry and regular family workshops on weekends and school holidays
Large collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings (engaging for older children)
Facilities include baby changing, pushchair access, and a gift shop. The museum is located in the city centre, near Birmingham New Street station, and is a perfect rainy-day destination.
What parents should know
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (BM&AG) is a major museum in Birmingham, England, featuring a vast collection of art, ceramics, archaeology, and natural history.
Must see
Make the Mini Museum your first stop
Head straight to the Mini Museum area if you have under-5s – it's purpose-built for toddlers and preschoolers with hands-on activities to keep them engaged.
Value
Entry is completely free
There's no admission charge, so you can visit for as long as your family wants or pop in for a quick hour without feeling you need to 'get your money's worth'.
Baby
Baby changing facilities available
Baby changing facilities are provided throughout the museum, so you can manage nappy changes without worrying about finding facilities elsewhere.
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