Museum

Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Birmingham
Free to all
Temporarily closed

One of the UK's finest small European art collections, featuring key works from the 13th to the 20th century.

Designed by Robert Atkinson, the Grade I listed Art Deco building was the first purpose-built space for the study of art history in the UK. Opened in 1939 by Queen Mary, Barber was described by historian Sir John Summerson as representing 'better than almost any other building (except, perhaps the RIBA in Portland Place) the spirit of English architecture in the 1930s'.

On display are masterpieces by Botticelli, Bellini, Degas, Gainsborough, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Magritte, Manet, Monet, Poussin, Rossetti, Rubens and Turner. There are also sculptures by Roubiliac, Degas and Rodin, a fine selection of works on paper, and one of Europe's most important collections of Roman, Byzantine and medieval coins. The collection is complemented by a changing programme of temporary exhibitions.

Visitor information

Address

Barber Institute of Fine Arts

University Of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TS
01214 147333

Free to all
Temporarily Closed

Opening times

Please note the Barber galleries are currently closed until Summer 2024. 

Please find full reopening and safety information on the museum's website.

Exclusions and safety measures

 

 

Refurbishments

Please check our website.

Visitor information

IndividualTiana Clarke Please note this is an example card and not a reflection of the final product

The more you see, the more we do.

The National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places across the UK, while raising money to support them.

Are your sure you want to leave checkout?