The Exchange
Based in the historic old municipal bank located in Centenary Square in Birmingham City Centre, The Exchange is a place where communities can shape ideas and solutions together, making our cities and regions better places to live, work, and learn.
Thursday, 21 May. Advice to visitors today.
Aston Villa's victory parade will be taking place across the city centre today, finishing on Broad Street and Centenary Square.
The Exchange will remain open as usual but will close at 4:00 pm. Please be aware that Broad Street and the surrounding areas are expected to be extremely busy throughout the day, with significant disruptions to traffic and public transport services.
Open Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm (Wednesdays 8 pm close). Please note that our café closes at 4 pm.
The Exchange will be closed for the UK bank holidays on Monday, 5 May and Monday, 25 May.
Helios
Discover the 2026 season at The Exchange
Exhibitions
A new exhibition is arriving soon for 2026. In the meantime, explore our past exhibitions.
Projects at The Exchange
Unlocking the Vaults
Supported by the National Heritage Lottery Fund, The Exchange is uncovering its history with this special heritage project.
Public Programmes Student Panel
Where student voices can help shape the heartbeat of our events, activities, and community engagement efforts at The Exchange.
University of Birmingham Elevate
Elevate is an incubator and business growth programme for University of Birmingham students and graduates.
Plan your visit
Getting to The Exchange
Everything you need to know before your visit to The Exchange. Get directions, opening times, parking, and accessibility information.
The Exchange Café
Our café is the ideal place to meet, socialise and relax in the heart of the city.
Hire us for your next event
We offer a range of great spaces for hire, including the grand Assembly Room for ceremonies and press conferences, The Vaults for parties and receptions, and numerous meeting rooms.