There’s plenty happening at the museum for the whole family to explore
Birmingham’s Victorian Murder Mile
Join crime and policing historian Adam Wood for this walking tour to hear gruesome tales of Birmingham’s Victorian past. We meet at the Lock-Up, before we head out for a walking tour with Adam to visit the sites where dark deeds were committed, revealing some of Birmingham’s horrible history, featuring bad people who were detained …
Date: 6th March 2026
Time: Tour starts at 18:30, please meet at the museum entrance.
Tickets: £12.00
The Murder of the Groom
Congratulations to the happy couple, we ask you to join us on Saturday for our murder mystery night, The Murder of the Groom 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 …
Date: 14th March 2026
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: 19th April 2026
Time: Tours run every 20 minutes starting from 10:40
Tickets: £15.00
The Murder of Anna Shears
We ask you to join us on Friday 15th May for our murder mystery night, The Murder of the Anna Shears 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. …
Date: 15th May 2026
Time: Doors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start
Tickets: £24.00
Looking for more?
If you’re looking for more to fill out your day in Birmingham, we recommend the following tours and museums!
Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour
Join Edward Shelby, a real-life gang member, as he guides you through the shadowy world of the city’s most notorious slogging gangs. Dive deep into the heart of gang culture, uncover the truth behind the myths, and hang out at the haunts of legends like Billy Kimber and Alfie Solomon, and other Peaky Blinders!
Use code PEAKY20 for 20% discount on tickets!
Check out the Lock, Stock, & Barrel; Gun Quarter Walk presented by Black Heritage Walks Network. An in depth look into the history of Birmingham’s industrial revolution, and its impact on local communities.
Spend your Sunday visiting two of Birmingham’s top museums with our joint ticket to the Pen Museum!
Discover a wide range of fascinating objects and details that help tell the story of Birmingham’s pen trade and its important legacy. Get hands on with original machinery to create your own pen nibs, and try them out with calligraphy practice!
Grab a PENS & POLICE ticket on our booking page!
Only valid on Sundays.