| The Birmingham History
galleries have closed to be transformed
into five new innovate galleries
telling the global story of a city
and its people, from prehistory to
the present day.
View
of the proposed entrance to
the new galleries. © Redmans
Design.
Birmingham – A City in
the Making will be presented
across 1040 square metres of
display and will transform the
top floor of Birmingham Museum & Art
Gallery.
Drawing on the museum’s internationally
significant Birmingham History
collections the displays will encompass
trade and industry, civic history
and architecture, local topography,
manufacture and design. The long
history of Birmingham’s diverse
communities will be vividly explored
through themes of migration, work
and social life.
The displays will use new technology
and multi-layered interpretation
to provide interactive and engaging
displays for all visitors, families
and schools. The galleries will
be supported by educational resources,
formal learning and events programmes.
The project will include the
renovation and structural development
of new and existing top floor
galleries, including the reinstatement
of the original Grade II listed
building structure. An oculus
skylight will be created at roof
level, opening up the space and
bringing natural light into a
new reception and orientation
area. This will dramatically
improve access and orientation
for visitors and restore the
architectural integrity of the
building.
New accessible toilets, baby
changing facilities and buggy
storage will ensure that visiting
the galleries is an easy and
enjoyable experience.
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