Pen Museum, Birmingham

Name: Pen Museum
Address: Argent Centre, Birmingham, B1 3HS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 121 236 9834

#237 among attractions in Birmingham

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Pen Museum is a museum in Birmingham, England, covering the history of Birmingham's steel pen trade. The only museum in the United Kingdom devoted to the history of the pen making industry, the Pen Museum explains how Birmingham became the centre of the world pen trade. ()

Coordinates: 52°29'5"N, 1°54'42"W

Address

Argent CentreLadywoodBirmingham B1 3HS United Kingdom

Contact

+44 121 236 9834

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Day trips

Pen Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Arena Birmingham, National Sea Life Centre, Newman Brothers Coffin Furniture Factory.

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Museum, Art museum, History museum
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham
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~1940 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Music venue
Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
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Aquarium, Park, Zoo
National Sea Life Centre, Birmingham
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~1330 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Newman Brothers Coffin Furniture Factory, Birmingham
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Memorial, Monuments and statues, Architecture
Hall of Memory, Birmingham
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0.4 miS
Square
Centenary Square, Birmingham
11 min walk • Centenary Square is a public square on the north side of Broad Street in Birmingham, England, named in 1989 to commemorate the centenary of Birmingham achieving city status.
~1160 ftE
Nightlife, Art Nouveau architecture
The Queens Arms, Birmingham
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~1920 ftS
Large, contemporary building with a cafe
Library of Birmingham, Birmingham
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0.4 miE
52°29'10"N • 1°54'7"W
Birmingham Bouldering Centre, Birmingham
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~1670 ftE
Tower, Observation decks and towers
BT Tower, Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pen Museum open?

Pen Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Pen Museum?

Nearby attractions include @ A. E. Harris, Birmingham (3 min walk), St. Paul's Gallery, Birmingham (4 min walk), Birmingham Orthodox Cathedral, Birmingham (5 min walk), Chamberlain Clock, Birmingham (5 min walk).

How to get to Pen Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pen Museum:

Bus

King Edwards Rd / National Indoor Arena • Lines: X8 (8 min walk)
Saint Vincent St / King Edwards Rd • Lines: X8 (9 min walk)

Tram

Saint Paul's • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)
Jewellery Quarter • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Train

Jewellery Quarter (10 min walk)
Birmingham Snow Hill (13 min walk)