The Pen Museum The Pen Museum

The Pen Museum

The Argent Centre, 60 Frederick Street, Birmingham, B1 3HS, United Kingdom | +44 (0)121 236 9834 | Website

Venue Description

Making steel pen nibs in Birmingham during the Victorian era was a major industry with 129 companies employing circa 8,000 workers (mainly women). By visiting the Pen Museum, you will discover a wide range of fascinating objects and details that help tell the story of Birmingham’s pen trade and its important legacy including the link between a prominent pen manufacturer (Josiah Mason) and the establishment of the University of Birmingham. Throughout the Museum there are a range of activities for people of all ages to enjoy including writing with a quill and ink, using typewriters plus an exciting opportunity to make your own nib using the same machinery once operated by women workers in the 19th century.

Accessibility

There is no level access to the service. The lighting levels are varied. No hearing loop service. Being on the ground floor most areas of the Pen Museum are wheelchair accessible.

Awards List

Accredited Museum (Arts Council) TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Queens Award for Voluntary Service

Toilets

Step free access Alternative accesible toilets are available for wheelchair users.

Staff

Museum Manager and Volunteers

The venue says it has...

  • Audio Described
  • Carer Discount
  • Disabled Access
  • Access Statement

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User Ratings

Overall

4
Access
3.5
Parking
4
Toilets
2.5
Staff
2.5

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