Historic libraries · West Midlands
Birmingham and Midland Institute
In or near Birmingham.
Birmingham and Midland Institute — Educational establishment and library.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Snow Hill · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Birmingham and Midland Institute, the nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is B3 3BS. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
Birmingham and Midland Institute is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1854. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Educational establishment and library". Coordinates: 52.4814°, -1.9038°.
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Official information
The Birmingham and Midland Institute (BMI) is a cultural institution founded in 1854, dedicated to the advancement of science, literature, and art. It features a library with over 120,000 books and hosts various cultural and educational activities in a Grade II* listed building.
From the Wikipedia article
The Birmingham and Midland Institute (popularly known as the Midland Institute) (grid reference SP066870), is an institution concerned with the promotion of education and learning in Birmingham, England. It is now based on Margaret Street in Birmingham city centre. It was founded in 1854 as a pioneer of adult scientific and technical education (General Industrial, Commercial and Music); and today continues to offer arts and science lectures, exhibitions and concerts. It is a registered charity. There is limited free access to the public, with further facilities available on a subscription basis.
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Background
History
Following the demise of the Birmingham Philosophical Institution, founded 1800, which was wound up in 1852, the Birmingham & Midland Institute was founded in 1854 under the Birmingham and Midland Institute Act 1854 (17 & 18 Vict. c. xci) "for the Diffusion and Advancement of Science, Literature and Art amongst all Classes of Persons resident in Birmingham and the Midland Counties", as the council had rejected the Free Libraries and Museums Act 1850. The principal promoter of the project was Arthur Ryland, while others prominent in its establishment included George Dixon, John Jaffray, and Charles Tindal. The Institute commissioned architect Edward Middleton Barry to design a building next…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4814, -1.9038
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B3 3BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Established
- 1854
- Nearest railway station
- Birmingham Snow Hill — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.bmi.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4916857 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Birmingham and Midland Institute (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Birmingham and Midland Institute 1 (4545442319).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birmingham and Midland Institute?
- Birmingham and Midland Institute is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B3 3BS), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Birmingham and Midland Institute?
- Birmingham and Midland Institute — Educational establishment and library.
- How do I get to Birmingham and Midland Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B3 3BS.
- When was Birmingham and Midland Institute built?
- Built or established in 1854.
- Is Birmingham and Midland Institute a listed building?
- Birmingham and Midland Institute is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Birmingham and Midland Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Birmingham Snow Hill, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B3 3BS.