Barber Institute of Fine Arts Barber Institute of Fine Arts, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TS, UK

The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is an art gallery and concert hall in Birmingham, England. It is situated in purpose-built premises on the campus of the University of Birmingham.

FREE admission to the gallery and all exhibitions.

CAR PARKING AND ENTRANCES

Parking is available at all times at the University’s North-East Carpark off Pritchatts Road. The current parking fee is a staggered tariff between the hours of 9.30am – 4.30pm, dependent upon your length of stay:

0-1 hours         £2
1-3 hours         £3
3-5 hours         £4
5-8 hours         £6

Outside of these times, parking is free.

During evenings and at weekends, free parking is also available in the car parks and bays around the Barber Institute, accessible via the University’s East Gate (off Edgbaston Park Road).
There are two parking bays for disabled visitors adjacent to the Barber Institute building: one close to the main, front entrance and one in the service yard at the rear. Access to the main entrance is via a flight of stone steps with a central handrail. Access to the rear entrance for visitors in a wheelchair is via a basement door, which provides level access into the building.

ACCESS INTO THE BUILDING

The reception desk at the main entrance is manned at all times and staff will assist visitors who need help with the steps or entrance doors. The rear entrance is not manned and visitors with a wheelchair are asked to contact the reception desk via the intercom at the gates to the service yard. Staff will then meet visitors at the rear entrance and escort them via the basement to the main reception area and/or the galleries.

INSIDE THE BUILDING

The reception desk, shop and refreshments area are located on the ground floor at the main entrance. The concert hall, lecture theatre and fine art and music libraries are also located on the ground floor and are easily accessible from the main entrance.

The galleries are on the first floor and can be reached via a curving flight of marble steps at the end of the main entrance foyer, or via a lift. These steps have a handrail, but this does not extend for the full flight and, therefore, visitors with mobility problems are advised to use the lift.

There is also a wheelchair available for visitors who need help getting around the building.

SHOP

Our shop sells a wide variety of items – from pocket-money souvenirs for children to high-quality designer leather goods. We also a range of collection- and exhibition-related books, postcards, greeting cards and gifts suitable for all pockets.

REFRESHMENTS

Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes and confectionery, including a fantastic range of Fairtrade items, are available.

LIFT

The lift provides access to all floors within the building and, for security reasons, is staff-operated. Visitors wishing to use the lift should seek assistance from staff at the reception desk or in the galleries.

TOILETS

There are toilets on the ground floor, close to the main entrance. There is an accessible or adapted toilet on the first floor, in a secure area close to the lift. Visitors wishing to use the accessible toilet, as with the lift, should seek assistance from staff at the reception desk or in the galleries.

SEATING

There is seating in three of the four main picture galleries and portable stools are also available at the first-floor gallery entrance. There are two wheelchair spaces available in the concert hall and one in the lecture theatre. Visitors wishing to reserve these spaces should contact staff at the reception desk, either in advance (0121 414 3080) or on the day. Please note that spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have any questions about access arrangements or would like help in planning your visit, please contact the reception desk on 0121 414 3080.

IN THE GALLERY…

Enjoy looking at our collection – but please do not touch any works of art, frames or furniture, as this may dirty or damage them

Please do not eat or drink