Museum Admission Tickets.

Overview

Opening Times (Thursday – Saturday 11:00 – 16:00 - Sunday 12:00 – 16:00 

Last entry at 15:00. 

Making steel pen nibs in Birmingham during the Victorian era was a major industry with 129 companies employing circa 8,000 workers (mostly women). When 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. Throughout the Museum there are a range of interactive activities for all ages to enjoy.

Gift Aid is a government scheme for UK charities to reclaim the tax you have paid and receive 25p for every £1 paid on an eligible ticket. 
If you are a UK taxpayer you can help support The Pen Museum by Gift Aiding your eligible ticket.


Location
Argent Centre, 60 Frederick Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham West Midlands B1 3HS, West Midlands, B1 3HS, United Kingdom

Shared by our community

Rating: 10 out of 10

"The staff were amazing and knowledgeable "

Lynne September 2026
Rating: 10 out of 10

"It was a lovely experieince. Highly recommend. A good value for money"

Sugeesha September 2026
Rating: 10 out of 10

"Great couple of hours. It was so much fun especially making pen nibs and having our handwriting analysed. I would highly recommend it"

Sue August 2026

Additional information

Ticket availability

Tickets are on sale until 1 hour before the experience starts, but may sell out sooner, so don't miss out!

Ticket requirements

Child Under Five or Child [5-15] (Standard) or Child (5-15) (with Gift Aid) tickets must be purchased together with at least 1 Adult (with Gift Aid) or Adult (Standard) or Concession (Adults 65+) (with Gift Aid) (Inc. Disabled Visitors) or Concession (Adults 65+) (Inc. Disabled Visitors) (Standard) or Student (with Gift Aid) or Students (Standard) ticket.