Pen Museum
The Pen Museum, situated in a former pen factory, a Grade II Listed Building, promotes through displays demonstrations and activities the fact that Birmingham was the centre of the world pen trade.
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(s): Anthony Hayes (Operations Manager)
Admission
- Adult: £5.00 / Gift Aid: £5.50*
Concession: £4.00 / Gift Aid: £4.40*
Children under 16 go free.
*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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Tuesday – Saturday 11am to 4pm
Sunday 1pm to 4pm
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.