Discover the Treasures of Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in the heart of the City Centre, you can reach the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery by walking. Start at the Bullring Shopping Centre, which is a central landmark. From the Bullring, head north towards the top of High Street. Continue straight until you reach the junction with New Street. Turn left onto New Street and walk for about 5 minutes. Continue straight until you reach Chamberlain Square. The museum will be on your left at Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH.

• Bus

  You can take a local bus to reach the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Look for services that stop at Chamberlain Square. For example, the number 9 or 50 buses frequently run from various points in the City Centre. Board the bus at one of the nearby stops (such as the one on New Street). A single ticket costs around £1.50. Once you get off at the Chamberlain Square stop, the museum will be directly in front of you.

• Train

  If you're near Birmingham New Street Station, you can take a train on the Cross-City Line towards Lichfield or Redditch. Although the museum is a short walk from the station, you can also take a train to avoid walking too much. Trains run frequently, and a single ticket typically costs around £2. Once you arrive at Birmingham New Street, exit the station, head towards the city centre, and follow the walking directions mentioned above.

• Tram

  Although there are no direct tram services that stop at the museum, you can take a tram to the nearest stop at Corporation Street. From there, exit the tram and walk towards New Street. Head towards Chamberlain Square, which is about a 10-minute walk. The tram typically costs around £2.50 for a single journey.