Last admission is at 2pm, to allow enough time to look around the museum, as we recommend 2 hours for your visit.
Tickets purchased are for a self guided tour of the museum.
Guided tours can be arranged for group visits.
Closed Dates
We are closed to the public for events or private group, school, or corporate bookings on:
- Friday 7th November 2025
- Saturday 8th November 2025 (Remembrance event – no general admissions)
- Friday 7th November 2025
- Wednesday 19th November 2025
- Friday 21st November 2025
- Wednesday 26th November 2025
- Thursday 27th November 2025
- Saturday 6th December 2025
- Wednesday 10th December 2025
- Friday 12th December 2025
- Saturday & Sunday 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st December (Christmas Grotto – no general admissions)
- We shall be closed for Christmas from Monday 22nd December
Ticket Prices
| Adult | £10 |
| Child (3 – 15) | £6 |
| Child (under 3’s) | Free |
| Concessions – Seniors aged 60+, Students, Accessible | £8.50 |
| Blue Light Card / Defence Privilege Card / WMP Staff | £7.50 |
| Carer with a registered disabled visitor | Free |
| Family A (1 adult, up to 3 children) | £20 |
| Family B (2 adults, up to 3 children) | £28 |
| Police & Pen Museum Joint Ticket Adult | £14 |
| Police & Pen Museum Joint Ticket Child | £8 |
Please note that Blue Light Card, Student, or Carer discount is for cardholders only and cards must be shown on entry.
Pens and Police: Joint tickets for Pen Museum & West Midlands Police Museum
Available Saturday’s only. Pen Museum open 11am – 4pm
Explore Birmingham’s heritage with a joint visit to the Pen Museum and West Midlands Police Museum. Discover two of Birmingham’s most fascinating museums in one unforgettable visit. Delve into the city’s rich history of industry and policing with a combined ticket.
Why visit both?
- Ideal for history lovers and families alike.
- Experience two unique aspects of Birmingham’s past in one day.
- Enjoy discounted tickets for great value a saving of 22% on adult tickets.
- Both museum are within easy reach of each other.
The museum shall be undergoing some essential maintenance works throughout January 2026. We shall therefore be closed to the public whilst this takes place and looking forward to reopening by the end of the month.