Aston Hall

09/01/2026

Due to heavy snowfall following Storm Goretti, icy conditions, and a yellow weather warning in place, Aston Hall will be closed this Saturday 10 January. This decision has been made in the interest of public and staff safety, and anyone with tickets to Aston Hall during this time will be contacted in due course.

Aston Hall will return to its normal opening hours from Sunday. Thank you for your understanding, and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

07/01/2026

Due to Met Office Amber warnings, Aston Hall will be closed on Friday 9 January in order to ensure the safety of our staff and the public. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Anyone with tickets to our museum during this time will be contacted in due course.

17/10/2025

On a dark Autumn evening, let us guide you around our candlelit Grand Old Mansion and share with you the tales of our ghosts in this tour of Aston Hall.

Between Thursday 30 October - Saturday 1 November, explore Aston Hall as it's bathed in the eerie glow of LED candles to evoke days gone by and hear tales of those who lived and died at the hall, along with the superstitions of those who lived before us.

This is the perfect setting for those who wish to learn more about our ghosts at that most haunting time of the year and see Aston after dark.

For more information and tickets, visit our website (link in comments)

12/08/2025

01/08/2025

DESIblitz is coming tomorrow! It is Free to have a wonder so do pop along and be amazed!

18/07/2025

In partnership with DESIblitz we’re taking history beyond the walls and into the community.

At Aston Hall on Saturday 2 August the Truck Art Bus will showcase a curated selection of fascinating handling objects from the museum, giving visitors a rare chance to explore artefacts, stories and heritage up close and on the move.

Come aboard and discover a living, travelling exhibition that celebrates the diverse histories of Birmingham.

Find out more on our website (link in comments)

Image credits: DESIblitz

03/06/2025

28/05/2025

If you are coming along to Astonishingly Aston this Friday (30/5), we have a contrast of history! It is the last friday of the month so it is our Civil War Tour but as we have the Shrapnel Boys trail on, if you are taking part or just visiting, we will also be having a handling table with items from World War 2 and talking about Birmingham in the Blitz! 2 different 40s separated by 300 years!

https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/events/astonishingly-aston

23/05/2025

On Sunday 1 June, join us at Aston Hall to create your own sustainable origami plant pots! 🌱🌼🌻

Guided by our friendly team, these sessions are a fantastic way to connect with nature, learn about outdoor sustainability, and make unforgettable memories.

For more information, visit our website (link in comments)

09/05/2025

Hello dear followers. Just a note that we are closed to the public for a private event today (9th May). We reopen tomorrow from 11am and are also open on Sunday.

What to see

08/05/2025

Birmingham Museums is joining forces with Kids in Museums to host a family-friendly museum trail this May half-term, exploring life on the home front for children in World War II.

Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail, organised by Kids in Museums and Usborne, will be running at Aston Hall from 24 - 25 May and 30 May - 1 June 2025.

Find out more on our website - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0jXBr90

05/04/2025

Hello all, slight gremlins on the online booking for Explore Aston Hall on a match day. We are open and able to sell tickets on the front desk so if you are planning a visit to the site today (5/4/25) worry not, we are open and you can purchase tickets from us! Normal service resumes for tomorrow!