Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Birmingham · United Kingdom · Founded 1885
A Victorian civic museum holding the world's largest public collection of Pre-Raphaelite art.
About Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery opened in 1885 inside the Council House, a confident statement of civic ambition. The galleries surround the Round Room with its monumental sculpture.
Beyond its world-famous Pre-Raphaelite holdings, the museum displays the Staffordshire Hoard — the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found.
Collections & Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
A small ask before you go
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