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Visit the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
Take this
opportunity to discover the skill of the jeweller's craft and enjoy a
unique tour of an original jewellery factory, frozen in time.
For
over 80 years the family-run firm of Smith and Pepper produced jewellery
from the factory that is now the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. The
excellently preserved 'time capsule' workshop has changed little since the
beginning of the century.
Birmingham's version of the 'Marie
Celeste'
When the factory closed in 1981 its entire contents
were left exactly as they had been on the last day of production - right
down to the workers' final mugs of tea. Today, museum staff give you a
guided tour of the Smith and Pepper factory and demonstrate jewellery
making techniques at the jeweller's bench.
A 200 Year Story
Using the most up to date techniques of video and display, guides and
jewellers take you through the astonishing story of the 200 year old
Jewellery Quarter and the ancient craft skills still practised in the
workshop that make this area the centre of the British jewellery industry.
Learn about the origins of your own jewellery; was it made here on the
site of Smith & Pepper's old factory ?
Explore a Unique Area
Most of the jewellery made in Britain is produced in the workshops of
Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter. Over 100 jewellery shops line the streets
of this unique area and are a popular attraction for bargain hunters and
those looking for that special purchase. Many workshops will be happy to
make up jewellery to your own design or undertake repairs.
We
Offer You
In our well stocked shop we offer you an excellent
selection of contemporary jewellery made by some of Birmingham's most
exciting new designers as well as a wide range of books and souvenirs of
your visit. Here you can make use of our refreshment area, and we also
provide an information service about the Quarter. Taped guided tours are
available in French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Hindi. Visitors with
disabilities have full access to all parts of the building.
Admission Free
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 Opening Times
Summer season:
Open from Easter to October - Tuesday to Sunday
11.30am - 4.00pm
Closed on Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays
Winter season:
Open
November to Easter - Tuesday to Saturday 11.30am - 4.00pm
Closed on
Mondays and Sundays, but open on Bank Holiday Mondays.
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How to Find Us
Foot:
Follow the pedestrian finger posts for the Jewellery Quarter from Newhall
Street and the Discovery Centre will take approximately 20 minutes to get
to on foot. The Centre is located in Vyse St., between Spencer St. and
Branston St. Look for our hanging sign over the entrance. Birmingham A-Z:
Page 73 ref G2
Car: Follow the signs for Hockley and the
Jewellery Quarter from the major routes into the City.
Bus:
Catch the 101 service to the Quarter and walk down Vyse St. from the
Clock. Services 74, 78, and 79 stop on Gt. Hampton St. close to the Museum.
Groups welcome: Special discount for parties of 10 or more.
Evening Openings : The Museum is available for private evening
bookings. It is an ideal venue for groups societies, and firms looking for
somewhere different for a special evening event.
The Museum of
the Jewellery Quarter
75 - 79 Vyse Street
Hockley
Birmingham
B18 6HA
Tel: 0121 554 3598
bmag.enquiries@birmingham.gov.uk
Admission free.
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To find out about exhibitions, events and activities at the Museum of
the Jewellery Quarter please visit the
Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery website
The Museum of
the Jewellery Quarter is part of the European Route of Industrial
Heritage. This is a network of the most important sites of industrial
heritage in Europe. To find out more visit the
European Route of Industrial Heritage website
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