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Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
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75-79 Vyse Street
Hockley
Birmingham
B18 6HA
West Midlands
England
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Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art, Science and Technology, Social History
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0121 554 3598
General information (Fax)
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0121 554 9700
E-mail
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bmag_enquiries@birmingham.gov.uk
Website
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www.bmag.org.uk/jewellery_quarter
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Open
Mon-Fri 1000-1600
Sat 1100-1700
Open Bank holidays
Christmas Period Closed
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Description
Built around the preserved workshops and offices of Smith & Pepper, a Birmingham jewellery firm, the award-winning Museum of the Jewellery Quarter offers a fascinating insight into the city's historic jewellery trade. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour around the perfectly preserved 'time capsule' factory - little changed since the beginning of the century - and see a skilled jeweller at work. In addition to the factory tour, the Museum's exhibition galleries tell the story of the Quarter and the jeweller's craft which has been practised in this distinctive part of Birmingham for over 200 years. The museum brings the story right up to date by showcasing jewellery made by some of the city's most exciting contemporary designers. The Museum is divided into two parts - the new extension (No 79 Vyse St) containing exhibition galleries, reception area and shop, and the old Smith & Pepper factory (Nos 77-78). [A third building, Nos 75-79, contains the museum café, temporary exhibiton space, offices and a meeting/education room].
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Key artists and exhibits
Smith & Pepper, a Birmingham jewellery firm
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Contemporary jewellery designers
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Trails
Get Out Of The Office At Lunchtime And Visit A Birmingham Museum
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Restaurant
Shop
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