The Exchange
Explore our exhibitions, join us for our family-friendly interactive workshops and see how we're working to tackle local and global challenges with collaboration and change.
Based in the historic old municipal bank located in Centenary Square in Birmingham City Centre, The Exchange is a place for communities to shape ideas and solutions together, to make our cities and regions better places to live, work and learn.
Building opening hours
Monday to Saturday - 08:00 to 17:00
Café opening hours
Monday to Saturday - 08:00 to 17:00
Easter Schedule
Friday 18 April - Closed
Saturday 19 April - Open
Sunday 20 April to Wednesday 23 April - Closed
Thursday 24 April - Open as usual
Unlocking the Vaults
Supported by the National Heritage Lottery Fund, The Exchange is uncovering it's history with this special heritage project.
Discover the project
Explore how AI affects your work, home, and health
The Exchange and Ikon, with support from Vivid Projects present 'We need 2 tlk', a new moving image installation by Midlands-based artist Exodus Crooks as part of AI FUTURES.
Find out how research is changing lives
Discover our past exhibitions online
Public Programmes Student Panel
Public Programmes Student Panel at the University of Birmingham – where your voice can help shape the heartbeat of our events, activities, and community engagement efforts at The Exchange, the University’s vibrant city centre venue in Centenary Square.
Meet our Student Panel
Plan your visit
Everything you need to know before your visit to The Exchange. Get directions, opening times, parking, and accessibility information.
Plan your visit
Explore our cafe
Our Cafe is the ideal place to meet, socialise and relax in the heart of the city.
The Exchange Cafe
Hire us for your next event
The Exchange has an array of spectacular spaces for hire: the grand Assembly Room, for ceremonies and press conferences; The Vaults for parties and receptions; the board room for banqueting; and numerous meeting rooms.
Find out about the venue