Britain's second city brims with culture, history and some very surprising Brummies! Explore museums, galleries and heritage in our 24 Hour Museum guide.
A dilapidated site in the heart of Stourbridge's historic glassmaking quarter could be turned into an arts and education facility, thanks to a proposal backed by an earmarked grant of £2million.
As part of the national China Now festival a beautiful collection of Chinese ceramics is being displayed at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery throughout 2008.
Birmingham is home to nearly 2000 listed buildings, proving that there's more to the city than concrete. Some are in need of attention, while others might not be around much longer. See them while you can!
Museums and galleries around Britain have been busy making some great games - here's our annual round-up of favourites to keep you busy over the holidays.
Birmingham
Got a story to tell about the old days in Birmingham? Do museums miss out your history? Get your past online by having a go with our simple to use Storymaker program. Follow the steps to build a feature or trail and see it online as you work.
Hard Labour in the Black Country at New Art Gallery, Walsall
For years museums and galleries in the region ignored the real picture of Black Country life - now the story is set straight in a show at New Art Gallery, Walsall
