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Events at the Lapworth Museum

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  • Corporate Events

    Enquire for availability

    Accommodating up to 200 people standing or 40 in cabaret style, this unique venue is ideal for parties, drinks receptions, and canapés.

    Enquire with Conferences and Events

  • Cardboard Clues - Murder at the Museum: Movie Night Murder

    Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 6 Sept 2026

    Book Cardboard Clues' Murder Mystery Adventure in the Museum. A glamorous movie event at the museum turns into a crime scene. Can your team crack three curious cases?

    Book now

  • Family Fun Day - Palaeoart

    Wed, 12 August (10:00-17:00)

    Meet the artists who combine creativity with science to bring extinct creatures back to life, and have a go yourself. Artwork in image by Isabella Nugent.

    Free event

  • Family Fun Day - Antarctic Adventures

    Wed, 26 August (10:00-17:00)

    Discover more than 100 years of Antarctic research from the University of Birmingham, from Scott's perilous Terra Nova mission to cutting edge research on a troublesome insect invader!

    Free event

  • Groove Cartel: A Studio 54 Special

    Thurs, 10 Sept (19:30-21:30)

    Join us for Groove Cartel's Studio 54 Special live at the Lapworth, transformed into a glitterball paradise. Let's celebrate on the dance floor and unite music lovers with Studio 54 energy and recreate the excitement of the legendary 1970s disco heaven.

    Book tickets on Eventbrite

  • Campus Geowalk

    Sun, 13 Sept (10:00-11:30, 13:30-15:00)

    A free, guided stroll around the University of Birmingham’s iconic campus with a geological twist.

    Book your free place

  • Free Guided Museum Tour

    Every first Monday of month

    On the first Monday of every month from 12:00 to 13:00, experience the Museum galleries and behind-the-scenes with an experienced guide. All tours are free but booking is required. Meet at the Museum reception.

    For dates and booking

  • GROUNDTRUTH The Art of Science

    Fri, 27 March - Wed, 30 Sept 2026

    At our new temporary exhibition, explore anthropogenic impacts on the environment through a series of thought-provoking artworks by Dr Rick Greswell.

    For more information

  • Quiz Night at the Museum

    Every first Wednesday of the month

    Our quiz nights are currently on a break for the summer, we'll be back in October! Test your knowledge across 5 fun rounds with questions ranging from general knowledge to music and film.