BIRTHDAY PARTIES
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TS General Enquiries – 0121 414 7333 Website – www.barber.org.uk Admission to Galleries and ALL Exhibitions is free Opening Hours Monday – Friday: 10am – 5pm; Saturday/Sunday: 11am – 5pm (Closed 24 – 26 December, 1 January) How to Find us The Barber Institute is located in south-west Birmingham, approximately three miles from the city centre, at the East Gate of the University of Birmingham, off Edgbaston Park Road.
Hold your fun-filled birthday party at the Barber! Explore the stories behind our paintings and sculptures with our storyteller. You’ll meet some heroes and villains, and get the chance to dress up, before making your very own work of art to take home with you! £12 per child. Minimum 10 children, maximum 15 children. Age 6 years upwards No party is complete without some party food! Our treasure chest lunch boxes are packed with yummy food and cost £5.95 each. Include a party bag stuffed with Barber goodies for £2. Parties subject to availability and require booking well in advance. To discuss your party with our team, please contact 0121 414 2261 or education@barber.org.uk
Our fabulous and FREE family activity guides to the galleries are always full of puzzles, quizzes and drawing challenges to keep the whole family busy and inspired during your visit. Pick one up now in the Learning Room at the top of the stairs, or ask one of our friendly members of staff.
By Train Local trains, operated by London Midland, run regularly from Birmingham New Street to University station, a 15-minute walk from the Barber. Check train times and buy tickets at www.londonmidland.com By Bus There are frequent buses that stop at various locations at the edge of the university campus. Buses 61 and 63 from the city centre stop on the Bristol Road at its junction with Edgbaston Park Road. For all services and a current timetable visit www.nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands By Car The university’s South Car Park (off Edgbaston Park Road) is a short walk away. Charges apply Monday – Friday; 9.30am – 4.30pm.
FREE parking is available on campus around the Barber outside these times and all day on bank holidays. For maps and more information about how to travel to the Barber visit: www.about.bham.ac.uk/maps ACCESS/FACILITIES Level access is available if you cannot manage the stairs at the main entrance, but please phone in advance to make arrangements. Gallery shop, light refreshments, WC, lift and baby-changing facilities are available. Breast-feeding is welcome throughout the building.
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2013