FAQ

Your visit to the Barber: Frequently Asked Questions

The Barber is currently closed – what does this mean?

The Barber is undergoing a transformation that will enhance your visitor experience.

Improvements include:

A new level-access entrance and accessible toilet with baby-changing facilities
A new fresh-air ventilation system in our concert hall
Refurbished permanent collection galleries
An enhanced welcome area
A dedicated learning wing to host our learning and engagement programmes
Essential maintenance works behind the scenes

We will share updates as soon as we can on this website. In the meantime, learn more about the project here, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@BarberInstitute) or sign up to our mailing list for the latest news and events.

How do I get to the Barber? Can I park?

The Barber is on the campus of the University of Birmingham, which is served by its own railway station, University station, two stops from Birmingham New Street, and close to bus routes 1A, 61, 63, X20, X21 and X22.

Parking (payable) is available every day at the University of Birmingham’s multi-storey (no lift) Northeast Car Park at Pritchatts Road.

Blue Badge holders can park on campus every day and in any available space providing the Blue Badge is clearly displayed. There are parking bays in front of the Barber, but these cannot be pre-booked.

For more detailed information on travel see our How to Find Us page.

Workshops, Events and Learning:

Are you still offering activities and workshops?

Do you offer school visits or resources?

As part of our building transformation project, the Barber is currently closed to the public, and we are unable to accommodate schools or take bookings for the foreseeable future. We are undertaking significant improvements to our building, including enhanced accessibility and new learning spaces, which we will be excited to share once they are completed.

While we are closed, we are developing our schools offer with research and outreach projects. You can access school resources for the classroom and keep up to date with our school projects on our website.

Are Barber Concerts still taking place?

Can I visit the Prints and Drawings Study Room?

Can I visit the Barber Fine Art Library?

Can I visit the Coin Study Room?

What online resources does the Barber have available?