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Birmingham has a rich industrial and commercial past and the many
museums in the area keep a fascinating history well and truly alive.
Aston Hall [map], Trinity Road, Aston, was built in the first half of the 17th century and remains a local treasure. With original and ornate rooms that display a luxurious Jacobean décor, Sir Thomas Holte’s home is brimming with collections of furniture, art, textiles, and metal work from the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Stay close by and pay a visit to The Aston Manor Road Transport Museum [map], The Old Tram Depot, Witton Lane. This 19th century refurbished tram depot is home to an impressive collection of commercial road transport vehicles. There’s also an on-site gift shop where you can pick up your own trolley bus memorabilia. One of Birmingham’s biggest and brightest museums can be found at The Birmingham Museum and Gallery [map], Chamberlain Square. Founded in 1885, the gallery’s collections cover fine art, archaeology, ethnography, natural history, social history, science, technology and industrial history. The museum has a changing programme of temporary historical exhibitions so no matter how many times you visit you’ll always find something different. Get on your bike and head to the National Motorbike Museum [map], Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, where you’ll find more than 700 motorcycles under one roof. There is a large collection of rare and unusual British bikes, which pays homage to the British motorcycle industry that once dominated world markets. Enjoy life on the right side of the law with a visit to The West Midlands Police Museum [map], Sparkhill Station, Stratford Road, Sparkhill. Here you’ll find a comprehensive study of the rich history of the force as well as a wide selection of artefacts and documents of historical importance. Visits are by strict appointment only. If you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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