From Stunning Art Prints to Stocking Fillers – Perfect Presents for Christmas from Birmingham Museums
08 November 2021
Embrace the festive spirit and bring joy this winter with Birmingham Museums online shop. From Brummie inspired gifts and stunning art prints to statement jewellery and stocking fillers the ideal Christmas present is waiting to be found.
Take a browse through Birmingham Museums’ top Christmas gifts and get ahead with shopping for the perfect presents for family and friends. At the same time, you’ll be supporting Birmingham Museums Trust as every purchase helps the Trust’s work in preserving Birmingham’s world-renowned collections and historic venues for future generations.
The Brum Cup
The Brum Cup is designed by local artist, Olive Burke and features Birmingham’s iconic skyline. As an environmentally friendly, re-useable cup it’s perfect for tea and coffee on-the-go. Know someone who deserves a stylish caffeine pick-me-up? Then they’ll love this.
£10 buy online
The Birmingham Colour Palette Mug
Birmingham’s very own colour palette was created by talented local artist, Stacey Barnfield to celebrate our extraordinary city. This stylish, limited edition earthenware mug showcases the original Birmingham colour palette which pays homage to the city’s heritage, from heavy metal inspired Black Sabbath black to Mr Egg yellow.
£12.50 buy online
Walk Birmingham
For a journey through time, there’s nothing quite like Walk Birmingham. This book brings together 20 inspiring walks around the mighty city of Birmingham, from Sutton Coldfield to Longbridge and Harborne to Sheldon, giving you a chance to experience its history for yourself. A handy pocket-sized book that’s the perfect gift for walkers and heritage lovers.
£9.99 buy online
Things To Do And Places To See In the West Midlands
Featuring over 400 hidden gems from world class museums to historic houses and nature reserves to parks, this comprehensive guidebook, published earlier this year, provides all the inspiration you need for a day out to remember in Birmingham and the West Midlands.
£9.99 buy online
Jewellers Workshop Candle
Traditionally crafted in a time-honoured fashion by Birmingham independent Provide and scented with notes of aged leather, tobacco and cologne this candle takes inspiration from the many jeweller’s workshops that Birmingham is famous for. Check out Provide’s other Birmingham inspired scented candles too – Alfie’s Custard and Thousand Trades.
£20 buy online
Statement Jewellery from Birmingham designers
Dazzle a loved one this Christmas with a striking snake ring or beautiful earrings, created by Vanessa Miller, Jeweller in Residence at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. Her unique designs were inspired by the iconic Smith & Pepper snake rage at the museum, working directly from the business’ sketch book. Birmingham Museums’ online shop also features an extensive collection of jewellery by many other Birmingham makers, including stunning pendants, rings and necklaces. Browse the full collection at: https://shop.birminghammuseums.org.uk/collections/jewellery
Iconic Art Prints
For the art lover in your life choose a print from a breath-taking range of iconic works from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Be it a Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece, a William Morris design or charming watercolour by Birmingham artist David Cox there’s hundreds of artworks to choose from.
From £27.80 buy online
Birmingham Museums Trust Membership
Spread the joy all year round with a Birmingham Museums Gift Membership. Members can enjoy 12 months free entry to Birmingham museums sites, plus a great range of exclusive benefits.
From £30 buy online
Explore the full range of gifts available in Birmingham Museums online shop at https://shop.birminghammuseums.org.uk/. Every purchase supports Birmingham Museums Trust and its work looking after nine museums and historic properties as well as the city’s collection. The last order date is 17th December 2021 for gifts to arrive in time for Christmas.