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

Lock-Up Mouse’s Detective Academy

Enrol in Lock-Up Mouse’s Detective Academy! This half-term Lock-Up Mouse is looking for the most curious minds to join his detective team! Grab your case file and decode cyphers, solve puzzles, and complete training tasks to earn your police badge! Each detective will also receive their very own Lock-Up Mouse to help you complete your …

Date: 29th October 2025

Tickets: £20 per child

The Lock Up Remembers

The Lock Up Remembers is an event to commemorate the police officers of the West Midlands who fought and died during the world wars. 147 officers from Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton gave their lives fighting to protect their communities. The Royal British Legion, Birmingham Air Raids Remembrance Association, amongst others, will be in …

Date: 8th November 2025

Tickets: Free

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 out what the naughty elves have been up to with our family-friendly trail Festive craft activity Hot chocolate with every ticket! Meet Santa in his grotto and …

Date: 13th December 2025

Time: Time slots from 10am - 3pm

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

Looking for more?

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