The Pen Museum focuses on the important legacy of Birmingham’s 19^th Century pen trade and its significant contribution to improving literacy throughout the world. It’s located in a former pen factory, built in 1863, where visitors experience writing with feather quills, reeds and steel nibs and can also make their own nib using traditional methods. The Museum narrates the interesting lives, stories and important expertise of manufacturers, owners and workers that resulted in Birmingham once manufacturing 75% of the world’s pens.  Explore the collection of objects related to the Birmingham Pen Trade. Our team is also happy to answer (where possible) general questions about pens.