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There’s plenty happening at the museum for the whole family to explore

The Murder of Brother Bartholemew: A 1960’s Murder Mystery

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Missed out? Check out our next Murder Mystery here.   The year is 1964 and we ask you to join us on Friday 11th July for a 1960’s – inspired murder mystery night, The Murder of Brother Bartholemew. Fancy your chances as a detective or know someone who thinks …

Date: 11th July 2025

Time: Event begins at 18:30, doors open at 18:15

Tickets: £24.00

Sepia photograph featuring 5 mugshots of 1886 male prisoners

Evening Talk – Rogues, Villains & Peaky Blinders

Rogues, Villains & Peaky Blinders – Criminals of the Lock-up Join us for an evening talk as we take a dive into some of our fantastic historical records and discover some of the criminals held at the lock up in its 125 year history. Hear tales of cunning rogues, dastardly villains and discover the cells …

Date: 18th July 2025

Time: Doors open at 17:45, talk begins at 18:00

Tickets: £10

black and white image of a policeman standing in a door way, his torch shining on a dead body

The Murder of Nina Keane

Join us on Saturday 13th September for a wedding inspired murder mystery night, the Murder of Nina Keane. Fancy your chances as a detective or know someone who thinks they are the next Sherlock Holmes? If so, then come join us after hours in the atmospheric setting of the Victorian Lock Up. There’s been a …

Date: 13th September 2025

Time: Event begins at 18:30, doors open at 18:15

Tickets: £24.00

The Macabre Museum- Stories of Murder and Mayhem

The Lock Up has stood on Steelhouse Lane since 1891. In that time, it has seen some of Birmingham’s worst criminals. Join us for this special one of a kind event and  hear tales of true crime, horrendous acts and deeds.

Date: 21st September 2025

Time: Tours run every 20 minutes starting from 11:00

Tickets: £15.00

Looking for more?

If you’re looking for more to fill out your day in Birmingham, we recommend the following tours and museums!