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ModernMasterpieces:Paintings from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Dimly lit interior with a child and two adults seated at a table under a glowing lamp.
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Modern
Masterpieces:
Paintings from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Wed 12 Nov 25 - Sun 1 Nov 26

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Sculpture in the park
Four golden sculptures are displayed in front of a grand classical building with columns; two large trophy-like pieces with eyes and faces, and two smaller helmet-shaped sculptures.
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Sculpture
in the
park

Now open

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Two WomenWearingCosmetic Patches
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Two Women
Wearing
Cosmetic Patches

From Thu 21 Nov 2024

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The Pattern of Life: Enid Marx and Modern British Design
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The Pattern of Life:
Enid Marx and Modern British Design

Sat 18 Jul 26 – Sun 3 Jan 27

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Nancy Cadogan: The Lost Trees
Large oak tree with golden leaves against a bright blue sky, standing alone in a green field with a golden horizon.
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Nancy Cadogan:
The Lost Trees

Fri 2 Oct - Sun 22 Nov 26

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Raqib Shaw:night sonnets
Exhibitions Included in Admission

Raqib Shaw:
night sonnets

Sat 19 Sep 26 – Sun 21 Feb 27

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Exhibition tour
Talks & Lectures Included in Admission

Exhibition 
tour

Wed and Thu

CollectionsTour
This image shows two porcelain dogs sat symmetrically next to each other next to other historical objects.
Talks & Lectures Included in Admission

Collections
Tour

Wed and Thu

fantastical creatures
Family Activities Included in Admission

fantastical creatures

October Half Term

Sat 24 – Sun 25 Oct 2026

Halloween LEGO
Family Activities Included in Admission

Halloween LEGO

October Half Term

Sat 24 – Sun 25 Oct 2026

The Magical Owl
Family Activities

The Magical Owl

Wed 28 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026

Get Mucky Get Making Halloween Special
Family Activities

Get Mucky Get Making 
Halloween Special

Thu 29 Oct 2026

10.30am – 12.30pm
Art in the Attic
Workshops

Art in the Attic

The last Friday of the month

After Hours: Night Sonnets
Events

After Hours:
Night Sonnets

Featuring Raqib Shaw in conversation with Oli McCall

Sat 31 Oct 2026

6pm – 9.30pm
Dementia Friendly Café  
Wellbeing

Dementia Friendly Café

 

Thu 5 Nov 2026 – Thu 4 Feb 2027

The Textile Fair
Events

The Textile Fair

Fri 6 – Sun 8 Nov 2026

Masterclass Mini Series Printing inspired by Enid Marx
Workshops

Masterclass Mini Series
Printing inspired by Enid Marx

Design & Screen Print - Thu 12 Nov 2026, Design & Block Print - Thu 12 Dec 2026

Archaeological Secrets Tour: Hunter Gatherers, Romans and Anglo-Saxons
Talks & Lectures Included in Admission

Archaeological Secrets Tour:
Hunter Gatherers, Romans and Anglo-Saxons

Pre-booking advised

Fri 13 Nov, 11am

11am – 11.45am
An Introduction to Stone Carving
Workshops

An Introduction to
Stone Carving

Two-day workshop

Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov

In Conversation:Alan Powers, The Pleasures of Pattern
Talks & Lectures

In Conversation:
Alan Powers,
The Pleasures of Pattern

Fri 20 Nov 2026

2pm – 3.30pm
Curator Tour and TeaThe Pattern of Life: Enid Marx and Modern British Design
Three-colour linocut still life by Enid Marx showing a sliced watermelon, pumpkin and cucumber on a dark patterned background, with bold black lines and teal, pink and yellow tones.
Talks & Lectures

Curator Tour and Tea
The Pattern of Life: Enid Marx and Modern British Design

Fri 18 Sep and 27 Nov

Pattern Power
Workshops

Pattern Power

Linocut and print workshop inspired by Enid Marx

Sat 28 Nov 2026

The Gift Fair 
Events

The Gift Fair 

Fri 4 – Sun 6 Dec 2026

A Walk in the Parkwinter Wonders
Wellbeing Included in Admission

A Walk in the Park
winter Wonders

Fri 29 Jan, 12 and 26 Feb 2027

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Events

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Concerts by Candlelight

Sat 12 Dec 2026

Coventry Cathedral Chorus
Events

Coventry Cathedral Chorus

Concerts by Candelight

Fri 18 Dec 2026

Spot Santa
Family Activities

Spot Santa

Sat 19 – Thu 24 Dec 2026

Returning CurrentsA Ritual for Many Futures 
Exhibitions Included in Admission

Returning Currents
A Ritual for Many Futures 

Wednesday 13 January - Sunday 28 February 2027

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Masterclass Mini SeriesDrawing workshops inspired by Raqib Shaw
Workshops

Masterclass Mini Series
Drawing workshops inspired by Raqib Shaw

Drawing the Detail – Thu 14 Jan, Light from the Dark – Thu 4 Feb

Carla Accardi
A woman stands beside a transparent installation with bold pink and green leaf-like patterns, looking out of frame.
Exhibitions Included in Admission

Carla Accardi

Sat 23 Jan – Sun 13 Jun 2027

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Traditional Greenwood Stool MakingWorkshop
Workshops

Traditional
Greenwood Stool Making

Workshop

Two-day workshop

Sat 6 - Sun 7 Feb 2027

Things to Do
A Georgian manor house set in grassy grounds, surrounded by trees and a lake at the front. A couple holding hands walk across the grass towards the house.

House &

Grounds

Things to Do
Food and Drink
A cake and coffee on a wooden table with a black and white fabric chair and wood panelled walls.

Café

Food and Drink
Shop
A green, red, and pink tote bag with images of Compton Verney spills open on a white background with Compton Verney gift shop items including a pink glasses case, colourful mug, a bookmark.

Shop

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