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Soho House

Soho House MuseumLunar Room Soho House

The former home of industrialist and entrepreneur Matthew Boulton, Soho House has been restored, with period room settings (including some of Boulton's own furniture), and displays on his factory and his family. Visitor Centre with permanent exhibition on the Lunar Society, and temporary exhibition gallery. Garden.

 

 

pictured: Lunar Room Soho House


Detailed Information

Contacts:

Address:
Soho Avenue,
Handsworth,
Birmingham
B18 5LB.

Tel 0121 348 8150

Contact Person(s): Wayne Dixon



Admission

    • Adult - £8

    • Concession - £6

    • Child (3-15) - £5

    • Family of 4 - £20

    • FREE entry to Visitor Centre and gardens

    • Annual Membership is available, which allows unlimited access to Birmingham Museums’ museums and heritage sites.


Opening Hours

    • Soho House visitor centre and garden is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11am - 4pm. FREE entry.

    • The Vanley Burke exhibition can be seen in the visitor centre.

    • Soho House is currently closed due to a problem with drainage in the cellar and basement areas.

Facilities

  • Shop.
  • Tea Room
  • Toilets.
  • Multi-Functional Space (maximum capacity 120) available for private hire.

Services

  • Guided tours by arrangement (additonal charge)
  • Children's activities.
  • Corporate events.
  • Private hire.
  • Available for civil wedding ceremonies
  • Special Events and exhibitions throughout the year
  • Education programme:
  • To make a booking, please contact the Learning Team on 0121 348 8001 or

Disabled Visitors

  • Disabled access
  • Wheelchair lifts.
  • Disabled toilet.

How to get there:

  • Metro: Benson Road
  • Bus: nos. 74 & 79 from city centre (Bull Street), alight at Villa Road and walk back a few yards to Soho Avenue.
  • Car/coach: Soho Avenue is off the A41 Birmingham-West Bromwich road, approx. 2 miles from Birmingham city centre.

Parking

  • Cars: parking for approx. 25 cars on site.
  • Coaches: set down only.

Average Length of Visit

  • Allow 1-2 hours at least.
  • Large parties are divided into groups of about 15 people and admitted at intervals to avoid overcrowding.
  • Plenty to see in Visitor Centre/garden while waiting.