New images on Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery's online image resource include this miniature portrait of Matthew Boulton, Birmingham businessman, inventor, mechanical engineer, and silversmith. The portrait is attributed to Edward Hastings.
#PublicDomain #OpenAccess
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After a week of deep cleaning and de-christmassing the Hall, we are now ready to welcome you again after our winter break!

Come visit us starting next Wednesday 10 January from 12 to 4 pm.

Happy New Year! We are excited to welcome you back to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery with Victorian Radicals, a major exhibition opening in the Gas Hall on Feb 10th. Birmingham’s world famous collection of Pre-Raphaelite art are the stars of this award winning exhibition.
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He said it best in 2005 'Birmingham has changed a lot, but for me it's still the centre of the universe', and Benjamin was at the heart of Birmingham.

Benjamin has and will continue to be an influential figure of culture in Birmingham. We are thankful to be able to share a selection of images from Benjamin's visits to our sites and are exploring ways we can further showcase and celebrate Benjamin, his life and works.

From visiting Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to see his first typewriter which which was kindly on loan to us, to his recent reflections during the premiere of 'The Tiny Spark' the on-screen reimagining of the 1985 Handsworth Riots directed by Pogus Caesar narrated with Benjamin's words.

We at Birmingham Museums Trust are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Benjamin Zephaniah, age 65. As a Museums Trust with a passionate belief in social belonging & solidarity he was a constant inspiration & influence. We had the pleasure of working with him over the years

A #ThrowbackThursday to the mid 19th century, when James Watt Jr lived in Aston Hall and turned the Great Dining Room into his personal library.

In this watercolour by Allen Edward Everitt from 1854 we can see how Watt's library looked like back then.

It’s a tad chilly out but our guided tours are going ahead today at 11.30 & 13.30. Wrap up warm and come and join us before we close for the Christmas period. Either book ahead or pay on the door birminghammuseums.org.uk/sarehole-mill/…

Need we remind you again?
The #BADA launch is this Sunday! 🇧🇩🇧🇩

We got a sneak peek at a game this afternoon that you've got to try.

Sunday at 6pm
tickets available on the The Rep's website,
Link blow with a discount code⬇️

Sohini Alam & Khiyo performing at The Rep Rep 26th November 2023 . Books Tickets here: birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/bangl…

🇧🇩🇧🇩the #BADA launch is coming up!!🇧🇩🇧🇩

If you're a Bangladeshi artist, or a lover of arts and culture make sure to book online at The Rep's website.

Link below⬇️⬇️

#BIRMINGHAM #events

Even if you're only half into museums, every idea in this pack is a treasure trove - as a bonus the design work throughout is as beautiful as the cover!

We are closed today due to staff illness. Apologies to anyone who was planning to come along today.

🚨Last chance!🚨

Today, tomorrow, and Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd next week are the last days to see this stunning exhibition of Vanley Burke's photos, collage, and archive.

Blood & Fire curated by Vanley Burke, fefe dobson’s cousin, Paul Goodwin and BMAG curators

📚Now at Handsworth Library!📚

If you're in Handsworth this Thursday and Friday to check out the Vanley Burke Blood and Fire exhibition

make sure you check out the Dreams of Brum by Maryam Wahid 🇬🇧 🇵🇰
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🚨Live music at Soho House Museum today!🚨

Sounds of High Life by Sacred Funk 4tet

explores the sounds of West Africa by reinterpreting songs by High Life musicians such as Ambrose Campbell, E.T. Mensah, and Victor Olaiya.

12.00-2.00

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In the 18th Century Josiah Wedgwood manufactured this terracotta plaque of Dr Joseph Priestley.

Priestley discovered Oxygen which he called dephlogisticated air 🍃

They were both members of the Lunar Society where they met at Soho House under the light of the full moon 🎑

Check out Black Heritage Walks Network at blackheritagewalksnetwork.com.

For tours of the Soho Grounds, Handsworth, and Birmingham! 🐂

Tickets still available for the Black British History Bus Tour on this Sunday 🚐🚌

We were delighted to host the #EuroCities where we discussed engaging diverse communities within the #heritage sector.

With organisations like Black Heritage Walks Network as a prime example, who did an amazing presentation to showcase the various projects they've been working on.