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The exterior of The Exchange building sits within a bustling Centenary Square.

The Exchange

Open to all: Events. Exhibitions. Family-friendly workshops. Conference space. Meeting rooms. Café.
The exterior of The Exchange building sits within a bustling Centenary Square.

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.

Open Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm (Wednesdays 8 pm close). 

Easter

The Exchange will be closed from Friday 3 April to Wednesday 8 April for the UK bank holidays and University of Birmingham closed days.

We will reopen as normal at 8 am Thursday 9 April. 

  • 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.