This museum dipicts and explains the booming years of Birmingham during the industrial revolution. It also pays tribute to the many great minds that have used the city as their base, such as James Watts, Matthew Boulton and many of their contemporaries. This vast museum covers all aspects of fine and applied arts. Permanent collections include one of the most important exhibitions of work from the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Watercolours and Arts and Crafts galleries together with museum collections of archaeology, ethnography, natural history and science are constantly changing in a series of temporary exhibitions.
Admission is free with donations gratefully received.
3370 One of the best collections of twentieth century art in Britain was bequeathed to Birmingham University by Lady Barber. Originally founded in 1932 in memory of her husband, popular local solicitor Sir Henry Barber, the institute is one of Birmingham's most important cultural centres. This is one of the leading conference and exhibition centres in the country. Hosting a variety of events ranging from government conferences to Star Trek conventions, plus some of the country's most spectacular live music performances. 212 One of the finest medieaval castles in England.