Museums & Galleries · Birmingham
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
📍 B18 6HA
Photo: birminghammuseums.org.uk
- Perfectly preserved jewellery workshop frozen since 1981
- Guided tour exploring working life in the factory
- Themed tour on the Quarter's role in both world wars
- Learn the story of Birmingham's jewellery and metalworking heritage
The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter is a remarkably preserved workshop in Birmingham, once the home of the Smith & Pepper jewellery manufacturing firm, which simply locked its doors in 1981 and left everything behind. Today you can explore this time capsule on a guided tour, discovering the story of Birmingham's jewellery and metalworking heritage and the working life of its craftspeople, with themed tours occasionally exploring the Quarter's role during the world wars. It suits history lovers and families curious about industrial heritage. Tours run Thursday to Sunday and last around 45 minutes, with pre-booking advised. Found in Birmingham's Museums & Galleries scene, it's just 0.1 miles from Jewellery Quarter station, with 70 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Thursday to Sunday, 10:30am–4pm
- Booking
- Entry by guided tour only, pre-booking advised
- Time needed
- Tours last around 45 minutes
From the attraction's own website on 16 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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