Museums · West Midlands
The Pen Museum
In or near Birmingham.
The Pen Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Jewellery Quarter · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Pen Museum is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Pen Museum in Birmingham showcases the history of steel pen nib manufacturing during the Victorian era. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight the significance of the pen trade and participate in interactive demonstrations, including making their own pen nibs.
Place summary
The Pen Museum is located in the West Midlands, postcode B1. This museum focuses on the history of pen manufacturing and the significance of writing instruments. It showcases a range of exhibits related to the pen industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4846, -1.9116
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B1 3HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
- Phone
- +44 121 236 9834
- Nearest railway station
- Jewellery Quarter — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Thursday – Saturday 11:00 – 16:00; Sunday 12:00 – 16:00
- Official site
- penmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/352984514 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Pen Museum?
- The Pen Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B1 3HS), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is The Pen Museum?
- The Pen Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Pen Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Jewellery Quarter, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode B1 3HS.
- How do I get to The Pen Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Jewellery Quarter, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B1 3HS.