If you are interested in the history and origin of the Jewellery Quarter you should visit the museums that are based in this area. We have a Museum dedicated to the Jewellery Quarter area, a historic Pen Museum and the Newman Brothers museum. All these places offer different experiences for you and your family so read more to find out what they offer.

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

Not far from the Jewellery Quarter Metro station you can find the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. You can follow the foot steps of the Jeweller’s Smith & Pepper that lived in the late 20th century. The museum was once a lively factory and is now a perfectly preserved workshop where you can experience the day-to-day life of the Jewellers and watch live demonstrations of traditional skills at the jeweller’s bench. So if you are interested in the jewellery and metalworking heritage of the Jewellery Quarter, then this museum is definitely worth a visit. Check out their website for more information.

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Pen museum

Back in the day the ‘Birmingham Pen’ supplied 75% of the world’s pens during the 19th century. Later the trade was overtaken by other pen manufacturers but what is left is the heritage in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Moreover, the Birmingham Pen Museum is the only museum in the UK devoted to the history of pen making. You can immerse yourself in the world of pens and calligraphy and find out about the importance of Birmingham in the pen manufacturing industry and how modern pens evolved. They also offer Calligraphy classes for those who are interested in learning this exceptional skill. Get more information here.

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Coffin works / Newman Brothers Museum

Travel back in time by visiting this exceptional museum that is based in an old coffin furniture factory. With the original machinery and workbenches and shelves from the 60s, you will enter a time capsule and explore close quarters how coffins were being made. The Newman Brothers laid down their equipment in 1998 and walked out of the factory, leaving everything behind that can today be viewed in the museum. With a guided tour you you gain an insight on an important piece of legacy in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Visit their website for more information.

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So come down to the Jewellery Quarter and learn some history!