A few weeks ago we had the honour of hosting a photoshoot for BlackstoryPartnership and the contestants hoping to be Birmingham's Windrush Carnival Queen 2024. You can see the results and details of the event in this video.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Due to unforeseen circumstances we are having to cancel our Aston Arts Club session today.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
As this is a follow on session March, we will be sure to rearrange so those who joined previously can complete their work.

Delve into Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery archives, unlocking object records from archaeology to fine art. Join thousands of The Zooniverse volunteers already taking part from across the world in our Documentation Detectives transcription project. Take part anytime, anywhere! zooniverse.org/projects/bmtco…

Happy Spring Equinox!

Our magnolia tree by Lady Holte's garden is now in full bloom and looking lovely. Spring is definitely here!

Welcome to astonhallmuseum my #HappyPlace for #InternationalDayOfHappiness and for #EnglishTourismWeek . I do love this amazing building, and have had some lovely conversations already.

Have a happy day!

Happy #WorldBookDay !

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Why not celebrate by getting a book or two on our little second-hand bookshop?

⚠️ Attention! ⚠️
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our café will not be opening today. The house will be open as usual from 12 to 4 pm.
Apologies for any inconveniences.

Year 1 are having a fantastic time at astonhallmuseum. 😀 The children are learning lots of new facts about the Great Fire of London! 🔥

Even if it's a little late, to celebrate the #ChineseNewYear of the Wood Dragon, today's #DetailsOfAstonHall is this magnificent blue dragon from a Chinese vase from the Kangxi period (1662-1722) which is displayed in Aston Hall's Blue Room.

Great to be back in Discover Britain Magazine discoverbritainmag with this four-pager on #Birmingham , ft Cadbury World Bournville Village Trust Selly Manor Museum astonhallmuseum Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery My Jewellery Quarter Roundhouse Birmingham LibraryofBirmingham PositivelyBirmingham Aston Villa The Grand Hotel Birmingham National Trust Birmingham Digbeth Dining Club + more

Having a lovely #ValentinesDay at astonhallmuseum - wonderful to see so many visitors at my old museum(and great to catch up with friends and colleagues too)

Yesterday we held our Midlands regional exhibition at astonhallmuseum . Designed, curated, installed and hosted by our amazing students.

The exhibition will be open during the next half term from 10am-2pm.
Or alternatively, you can view it online -
artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/…