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Birmingham's museums to open longer after £289,000 council boost

The Museum and Art Gallery and Thinktank open every day in the school holidays, and more sites open at weekends.

6 July 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

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A River Rea mosaic and a poppy meadow for a Pekingese called Looty are among the works curated by Eastside Projects.

18 June 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

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The grant completes a £16m package to restore the Grade II* Edwardian baths, now expected to reopen in late 2028.

22 May 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

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His widow and brother accepted the medal, designed by students at the School of Jewellery, in the BCU building that bears his name.

12 March 2026 Source: Birmingham City Council

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The Jewellery Quarter still makes around 40 per cent of the UK's jewellery, continuing a trade first recorded in 1308.

20 June 2025 Source: Wikipedia

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The original line-up will play together for the first time in 20 years, with all proceeds going to charity.

5 February 2025 Source: Wikipedia

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The Round Room, Industrial Gallery and history galleries are open again, with around 70 per cent of the museum accessible.

24 October 2024 Source: Wikipedia

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The Station Street cinema has shown films since 1909, and has closed and reopened several times before.

1 March 2024 Source: Wikipedia

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Digbeth Loc. Studios is expected to create 760 jobs, with MasterChef and a new BBC drama signed up.

21 March 2023 Source: Birmingham City Council

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The star of the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony is due to arrive at the station this summer.

8 February 2023 Source: Birmingham City Council