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The Exchange

Open to all: Events. Exhibitions. Family-friendly workshops. Conference space. Meeting rooms. Café.

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.

Our City

To celebrate the University of Birmingham's 125th anniversary, our public programme at The Exchange invites you to explore University research, past, present, and future. Discover how ideas born here continue to drive change in Birmingham, across the UK, and around the world.

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.

  • Booktober at The Exchange

    A month-long celebration of writing, reading, and all things books, with talks, workshops, and activities for all ages.

  • Public Programmes Student Panel

    Where student voices can help shape the heartbeat of our events, activities, and community engagement efforts at The Exchange.

Exhibitions

Explore the past exhibitions held at The Exchange.
Explore our exhibitions
  • Abstract microscopic photography of a Graphics Processing Unit resembling a satellite image of a big city

    Explore how AI affects your work, home, and health

  • Black and white photograph of artist Exodus Crooks smiling

    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.

  • A portrait of Beverly from the exhibition a place to call home

    Find out how research is changing lives

  • The Air We Breathe exhibition in the vaults of The Exchange building

    Discover our past exhibitions online

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.