Families at the Barber
The Barber offers a range of activities for families to enjoy during their visit including a programme of creative events, as well an art trolley including free interactive resources and play objects to borrow and explore, housed in our foyer – find out more below.
Contact us: [email protected] or 01214143005
Barber Baby | Musical Picnics:
Thursday 20 March, 11am – 12noon
Free, Drop-in
Dome Rehearsal Room, The Bramall
For ages 0 – 4 and their grown-ups
Experience the magic of live music at The Bramall, inspired by selected works from the Barbers’ permanent collection. Ideal for ages 0 – 4 and their grown-ups, enjoy a varied mix of performers, styles and instruments and revel in the vivid connection between art and music.
No need to book – just turn up!
Access Information:
The Bramall Music Building has direct street access to the auditorium for wheelchair users. All of the other floors are accessible from one of two lifts. There is on-campus parking for £1 a day at weekends. We recommend you download the Ringo app ahead of visiting to make purchasing easier. The Bramall offers snacks and drinks in their café and also has baby change facilities should you need them.
If you have any questions about the event or accessibility please contact us by phone +44(0)1214143005 or email [email protected]
Barber Family Workshops
- Tuesday 18 February, 11am – 3pm
- Thursday 20 February, 10.30am – 12noon
Free, Drop-in
Offsite at The Exchange
For ages 4 –10 and their grown-ups
Celebrate arts and culture and look at our city from a different angle. Collaborate with us and make art as a family at our creative workshop at The Exchange. Perfect for 4–10 year-olds & their grown-ups, this activity is designed to investigate ideas from our collection, prompt collaboration and fun!
Explore the art of collage using paper and fabric to re-imagine our city with textile artist Lorna Rose. What makes this city a home? How can a city welcome everyone? What can you give to the city? Be inspired by Lady Barber's vision to promote arts and culture as a right for everyone.
No need to book – just turn up!
Access information:
There is step-free access and accessible toilets on all floors, as well as a changing places toilet on the basement level. Guide dogs and assistance animals are welcome. You can find the nearest accessible parking via this link to the Birmingham City Council website.
Get more access information about The Exchange on AccessAble.
Get directions to The Exchange as well as parking information.
If you have any questions about the event or accessibility please contact us by phone +44 (0)1214143005 or email [email protected]
Art Trolley
Look out for our Art Trolley in the foyer. Borrow looking tools, handling objects and drawing materials to explore the galleries and create artworks.
All resources in the Art Trolley link to our collection displays and contains activities, objects and books related to the artworks. Enjoy drawing in the galleries, look at the artworks in new ways, feel objects and materials connected to artworks, or sit and read together.
The stations are designed to be suitable for all ages, and are available during opening hours.
At Home
Our collection...your place. Projects to do from your kitchen table.
Zine-making with Sarah Taylor Silverwood
Inspired by Adriaen van Ostade’s drawing The Child and The Doll, join artist Sarah Taylor Silverwood to make a zine and reflect on time spent with your family, whoever and wherever they may be.
Create a Camera Obscura with Jo Gane
Explore our online exhibition Sights of Wonder by learning more about the Victorian photography of Francis Bedford. Bedford was the first photographer to ever accompany a royal tour. He photographed temples, pyramids, and people along the way.
St Ives Scrap Sculptures with Benny Semp
Inspired by our previous temporary exhibition Cornwall as Crucible?
Learn about the materials and techniques used by artists such as Barbara Hepworth, turning household scrap into amazing sculptures!