Pen Museum
Making steel pen nibs in Birmingham during the Victorian era was a major industry with 129 companies employing circa 8,000 workers (mainly women). By visiting the Pen Museum, you will discover a wide range of fascinating objects and details that help tell the story of Birmingham’s pen trade and its important legacy including the link between a prominent pen manufacturer (Josiah Mason) and the establishment of the University of Birmingham.
Throughout the Museum there are a range of activities for people of all ages to enjoy including writing with a quill and ink, using typewriters plus an exciting opportunity to make your own nib using the same machinery once operated by women workers in the 19th century.
Detailed Information
Contacts:
Address:
The Pen Museum,
Unit 3, The Argent Centre,
60, Frederick Street,
Hockley,
Birmingham
B1 3HS.
Tel: 0121 236 9834.
Contact Person: Katie Rickett
Admission
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Adult: £6.00 / Gift Aid: £6.60*
Concession: £4.50 / Gift Aid: £4.95*
Children: £2.50 (aged 5-15)
Children: FREE (under 5)*Gift Aid admission prices include a 10% voluntary donation.
Admission charges to special events may vary. Please check the website for details.
Opening Hours
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Friday 11am to 5pm
Saturday 11am to 5pm
Sunday 1pm to 5pm - Please note that pre-booking is now required, this can be done from our website
Facilities
- Shop.
- Meeting room for hire
- Toilets.
Services
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Calligraphy classes and workshops
Family events
Group visits by arrangement
Disabled Visitors
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Partly wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
How to get there:
- Train: From Birmingham Snow Hill to Jewellery Quarter Station, 1500 yards from station.
Tram: From Birmingham City Centre to Jewellery Quarter Station, 1500 yards from station.
Bus: 101 from City Centre stops outside the Pen Museum.
Parking
- Cars: Pay-and-Display street parking
- Coaches: Set down/pick-up at door.
Average Length of Visit
- 1 hour.