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The Pen Museum

Housed in a former Victorian pen factory from 1863, this unique museum celebrates Birmingham's heritage as the world centre for steel pen nib production. At its peak, the city produced 75% of the world's pen nibs. Visitors can try writing with feather quills, reeds, and steel pens.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 18, 2026

Entrance Fee

Adult
8.5 GBP~8.5 $
Child
4.25 GBP~4.3 $
Student
6.5 GBP~6.5 $

Adults £8.50, concessions £7.50, students £6.50, children £4.25

Best Time to Visit

Saturday afternoons for demonstrations. Book ahead for school holidays.

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
gift shop

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 18, 2026
Thursday11:00 — 16:00
Friday11:00 — 16:00
Saturday11:00 — 16:00
Sunday12:00 — 16:00

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Yes! You can make your own nib using traditional machinery and try your hand at writing with various pen types.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather8°
91%19 м/с
Todayweather9°5°
Tomorrowweather10°6°
Friweather7°5°
Satweather7°6°
Sunweather8°5°
Monweather5°1°
Tueweather8°2°
6°
2°Jan
7°
2°Feb
10°
2°Mar
13°
4°Apr
15°
7°May
18°
10°Jun
20°
12°Jul
20°
12°Aug
17°
10°Sep
14°
8°Oct
9°
5°Nov
7°
3°Dec

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