At the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter you can take a guided tour of a former jewelry factory and workshop, and also try your hand at jewelry making. When the Smith and Pepper manufacturing company closed in 1981 it left behind an insight into Birmingham’s jewelry-making history, an industry that still prospers. The museum opened in 1992 and has since won two awards for being the best small attraction in England.Join a guided tour of the Smith and Pepper factory. Allow one to two hours for your visit. The tour is included with the admission fee. Admission is free for children under 16.See the workbenches, tools and overalls used at the end of the 19th century and left abandoned after the factory’s closure. Discover 200 years of jewelry-making history at an interactive gallery, then watch live demonstrations by a trained jeweler. Visit the Earth’s Riches gallery and learn how to make jewelry from natural materials, such as whale tooth and diamond.Find a selection of products from local craftsman at the museum shop. Admire art displays in the temporary exhibition area. Admission to the shop and temporary displays is free. Listen to free jazz concerts in the building’s courtyard. The performances take place once a year as part of the Birmingham Jazz Festival. Throughout the year you can attend workshops during which you can try creating your own earrings and necklaces. Kids will enjoy specialized workshops designed for craft loving young folk. Check the museum’s official website for event times and prices. Located in the Jewellery Quarter, the museum is a 20-minute walk from Birmingham’s city center. Pay-and-display parking is available nearby. Public transport, such as the train and bus, is a cheaper option.The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, and on all public holidays that fall on a Monday. Visit the museum’s official website for full details.
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
Visit Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
Belgrade Plaza Serviced Apartments
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024
Popular places to visit
St. Paul's Church
Listen to live music, watch classic movies and admire an 18th-century stained-glass window at this church in central Birmingham.
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Catch an event at Utilita Arena Birmingham during your trip to Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Library of Birmingham
See artifacts from the life of Shakespeare, explore a vast collection of greetings cards, and be part of Birmingham’s literature festival at this library and museum.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
This museum in the city center houses the world’s biggest collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, as well as important artifacts from across history.
Key Hill Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Key Hill Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Birmingham. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Warstone Lane Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Warstone Lane Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Birmingham. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Top Hotel Deals
Check availability on hotels close to Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
- Holidays and getaways similar to Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
- Hotels Near Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham City Centre
- Hotels near other Attractions
- Hotel Theme
- Expedia's Latest Trends
- National Exhibition Centre
- Utilita Arena Birmingham
- Bullring & Grand Central
- Cadbury World
- The Mailbox
- Resorts World Birmingham
- International Convention Centre
- Villa Park
- Coventry Building Society Arena
- Symphony Hall
- Aston University
- Victoria Square
- Belfry Golf Club
- Coombe Abbey Country Park
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Snow Hill, an IHG Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
- ibis budget Birmingham Centre
- ibis Styles Birmingham Centre
- Staycity Aparthotels, Birmingham, Jewellery Quarter
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, an IHG Hotel
- Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre, an IHG Hotel
- Frederick Street Townhouse
- Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Brindley Place
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Birmingham
- easyHotel Birmingham
- Hotels near National Exhibition Centre
- Hotels near Utilita Arena Birmingham
- Hotels near Bullring & Grand Central
- Hotels near Cadbury World
- Hotels near University of Birmingham
- Hotels near Broad Street
- Hotels near The Mailbox
- Hotels near Resorts World Birmingham
- Hotels near International Convention Centre
- Hotels near Villa Park
- Hotels near O2 Academy Birmingham
- Hotels near Black Country Living Museum
- Hotels near Drayton Manor Theme Park
- Hotels near Birmingham Hippodrome
- Hotels near Symphony Hall
- Hotels near Edgbaston Stadium
- Hotels near Aston University
- Hotels near Victoria Square
- Hotels near Belfry Golf Club
- Hotels near National Motorcycle Museum