There’s plenty happening at the museum for the whole family to explore
Birmingham Comedy Festival Presents: Laurel and Hardy: Make Music
Birmingham Comedy Festival presents:
Laurel and Hardy Make Music
Three classic black and white comedies featuring the greatest double-act of all time, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy – including Below Zero, rarely seen early silent You’re Darn Tootin’ and their iconic 1932 Oscar-winning landmark, The Music Box.
Birmingham Comedy Festival
Friday 2 to Sunday 11 October 2026
www.bhamcomfest.co.uk
Date: 9th October 2026
Time: Doors open at 18:30, show starts at 19:00
Tickets: £11.00
The Murder of Oscar Spence
We ask you to join us on Friday 23rd October for our Halloween inspired murder mystery night, The Murder of Oscar Spence. 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 …
Date: 23rd October 2026
Time: Event begins at 18:30, doors open at 18:15
Tickets: £24.00
Scary Tales: Witches on Trial
Following the successful sentencing of the Big Bad Wolf during our Nursery Crimes trials, we’re back with more creepy creatures in court!
Bring your grown ups to trial as we discover the witches living amongst us! You are the jury and key witnesses to proving whether your adults have been acting suspicious and have secretly been living a double life as witches all along!
This Halloween activity is included in museum entry between the 28th – 30th October.
Spaces are not pre-bookable, simply arrive at the museum and head to our makeshift courtroom at 11am or 1pm
Date: 28th October 2026
Time: 11am and 1pm, Wednesday - Friday during October half-term
Tickets: Free - included in museum entry.
Writing Wrongs Live! : Language and Economic (In)justice
An opportunity to watch and participate in a special live recording of the true crime forensic linguistics podcast from the Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics, Writing Wrongs, as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science. Refreshments will be provided. Join hosts Professor Tim Grant and Dr Nicci MacLeod as they chat with guests Dr Rasha …
Date: 28th October 2026
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Tickets: Free
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.