Pen Museum
Pen Museum
Places to visit
Thursday
11:00am - 16:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 16:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 16:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm - 16:00pm
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.
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.
How to Find Us
Pen Museum
Argent Centre
60 Frederick Street,
Jewellery Quarter,
BIRMINGHAM,
West Midlands,
B1 3HS
Times & Dates
Session Details:
Days of the week:
Time of Day:
Costs and Booking Information
Booking Required?
Yes
Booking Information:
Cost Information:
Adult £7.50, Concession £6.50, Students £5.50, Child 5-15 £3.50, under 5's free. Family Ticket - 1 Adult 3 Children £16.00 - Family Ticket - 2 Adults 2 Children £20.00
Group Information
Coverages:
All of Dudley Borough
Target Audiences:
Older People, Adults, Young People, Children
Facilities:
Toilet facilities, Wheelchair accessible, Disabled toilet
Notes
Notes:
Throughout the Museum there are a range of interactive activities for people of all ages to enjoy including:
- Writing with a quill and ink.
- Using typewriters.
- Try your hand at calligraphy.
- Use graphology to analyse your handwriting.
- Follow the pen nib trail.
- Hear first-hand experiences of pen workers.
- Interactive Kiosk featuring 3D images from our collections.
Plus, an exciting opportunity to make your own nib using the same machinery once operated by women workers in the 19th century. *
Gifts galore for everyone in our Gift Shop – Treat Yourself we have something for all.
*Please note that while we will always endeavour to offer activities as advertised on our website and leaflet, this is subject to change at short notice due to volunteer availability. On the day of visiting, this may mean that we offer you an amended visit. We appreciate your understanding and our commitment to delivering excellent customer service means that you will always receive the best visitor experience possible.
Thursday
11:00am - 16:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 16:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 16:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm - 16:00pm
Telephone:
0121 236 9834
Website:
Pen Museum
Email:
enquiries@penmuseum.org.uk
Address:
The Argent Centre, Frederick Street, Jewellery Quarter, BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands, B1 3HS
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Last updated 13th Mar 2024