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Blogging at the Pen Museum
It just seems right that a museum devoted to pens should have a blog and thanks to Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust and Writing West Midlands, I got to be the official Blogger in Residence. I asked for it. Quite literally: I’m a writer and when being considered for museum work, I really did say “Hello, […]
New Exhibition – Black Country: The Pit to the Pen
As part of a recent launch of new facilities and exhibition space, the museum has teamed up with local poet, Elinor Cole and Dudley Museums Service to create a new exhibition, “Black Country: The Pit to the Pen. Visitors will be able to see Elinor’s poetry alongside the etchings of Solihull-born Richard Samuel Chattock whose […]
World Calligraphy Day 2017 writing its own headlines
Manuscript Pen Company are celebrating the success of the inaugural World Calligraphy Day 2017 across the world. World Calligraphy Day 2017 The renowned pen manufacturer celebrated the popular craft at The Pen Museum, as people put pen to paper both in Birmingham and throughout the globe. With record numbers visiting the Jewellery Quarter attraction, attendees […]
20 Must-Visit Attractions in Birmingham, UK
The Culture Trip July 2017 Must Visit Home to countless museums, arts venues, heritage sites and family attractions, the UK’s second city has way more to offer than a good Balti. Read on to plan your perfect Must Visit weekend in Birmingham. Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter was once home to over 100 factories manufacturing the ‘Birmingham […]
Best museums to visit in Birmingham
Birmingham from fine art to pens, bikes and coffins. Birmingham (and its surrounding area) is home to a diverse mixture of museums and galleries. From the traditional opulence of the collections at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts to the more specialised interests at the Pen Museum and Coffin Works. The area’s rich heritage provides […]
Exclusive Lunch Offer with The Button Factory
The Pen Museum has teamed up with the Jewellery Quarter’s hottest new hang out, The Button Factory. Day visitors, booked groups and meeting room hire customers can now enjoy an exclusive lunch menu for £6.50 per person when they present a valid Pen Museum receipt or booking confirmation. For more information, please contact the museum – […]
Top Calligrapher from the USA to share expertise at the Pen Museum
Anyone interested in the art of decorative handwriting, lettering or design is invited to a demonstration by renowned American calligrapher Barry Morentz at Birmingham’s Pen Museum, in the Jewellery Quarter, on Sunday 19 March. Barry runs a studio in Manhattan, New York City, where he has carried out calligraphic work for such big-name companies and […]
Festive Shopping at the Pen Museum
Save 10% on your shopping at the Pen Museum Between 21-23 December (Wednesday to Friday), visitors can enjoy 10 % off everything in the shop IF they use the promo code: PENMUSEUM16. We are also offering between the 21-23 December, FREE MINCE PIES to Visitors.
Christmas & New Year Opening 2016
Pen Museum Christmas & New Year Opening times and days 2016 The Museum will be closed Sunday 25 December. Otherwise, the Museum opening times and days remain as published. Monday – Closed Tuesday – Saturday 11am to 4pm Sunday 1pm to 4pm Last admission 3.15pm. Merry Christmas from the Pen Museum
Birmingham’s Pen Museum launches its brand new exhibition space and receives the Queen’s Award for Volunteers.
Thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant and match funding, the Pen Museum opens its doors to the public; showcasing a new entrance, exhibition, shop and more. Alongside this launch, the museum’s volunteers will be formally presented with the Prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service by the Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands The Lord Mayor of […]