Skip to content

What’s On

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

The Murder of Sir Edmund Belton

Join us on Saturday 29th November for a Victorian inspired murder mystery night. 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 murder and we need your …

Date: 29th November 2025

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

Tickets: £24.00

Christmas Grotto & Festive Fun

Santa is returning to the Lock-up and ready to share the Christmas spirit with your family! Join us for festive fun  activities, including; Explore the lock-up to find the gnomes of the North Pole Police Department on our family-friendly trail! Festive craft activity Hot chocolate with every ticket! Meet Santa in his grotto and receive …

Date: 13th December 2025

Time: Time slots from 10am - 3pm

Tickets: Adults £10, Children £12, Under 3's free, Carers - free

Protected: WMP STAFF Christmas Grotto & Festive Fun

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

Date: 21st December 2025

Time: Time slots from 10:15am - 3pm

Tickets: Children £12 - WMP Staff free entry

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

The Murder of Edward Cates

We ask you to join us on Saturday 24th January for a 1920’s – inspired murder mystery night, The Murder of Richard Foster 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: 24th January 2026

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

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!