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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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The Pattern of Life: Enid Marx and Modern British Design
Exhibitions Included in Admission

The Pattern of Life:
Enid Marx and Modern British Design

Sat 18 Jul 26 – Sun 3 Jan 27

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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.
Exhibitions Included in Admission

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.
Exhibitions Included in Admission

Sculpture
in the
park

Now open

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Two WomenWearingCosmetic Patches
Exhibitions Included in Admission

Two Women
Wearing
Cosmetic Patches

From Thu 21 Nov 2024

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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.
Exhibitions Included in Admission

Nancy Cadogan:
The Lost Trees

Fri 2 Oct - Sun 22 Nov 26

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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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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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Coming soon
The Textile Fair
Events

The Textile Fair

Fri 6 – Sun 8 Nov 2026

After Hours: Night Sonnets
Events

After Hours:
Night Sonnets

Featuring Raqib Shaw in conversation with Oli McCall

Sat 31 Oct 2026

6pm – 9.30pm
Charcoal Drawing Masterclass with Artist Nancy Cadogan
Workshops

Charcoal Drawing Masterclass
with Artist Nancy Cadogan

Sat 17 Oct 2026

10.30am – 1pm
October half term 
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The Magical Owl
Family Activities

The Magical Owl

Wed 28 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026

Halloween LEGO
Family Activities Included in Admission

Halloween LEGO

October Half Term

Sat 24 – Sun 25 Oct 2026

fantastical creatures
Family Activities Included in Admission

fantastical creatures

October Half Term

Sat 24 – Sun 25 Oct 2026

Get Mucky Get Making Halloween Special
Family Activities

Get Mucky Get Making 
Halloween Special

Thu 29 Oct 2026

10.30am – 12.30pm
Feel festive
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

The Gift Fair 
Events

The Gift Fair 

Fri 4 – Sun 6 Dec 2026

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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

A Walk in the ParkAutumn colours
A scenic view of a tree-lined path or alley, with tall trees forming an avenue through a grassy area in the foreground, against a clear blue sky.
Wellbeing Included in Admission

A Walk in the Park
Autumn colours

Fri 9 & 23 Oct and 20 Nov

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

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
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

Get creative
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Charcoal Drawing Masterclass with Artist Nancy Cadogan
Workshops

Charcoal Drawing Masterclass
with Artist Nancy Cadogan

Sat 17 Oct 2026

10.30am – 1pm
Art in the Attic
Workshops

Art in the Attic

The last Friday of the month

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

An Introduction to Stone Carving
Workshops

An Introduction to
Stone Carving

Two-day workshop

Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov

Pattern Power
Workshops

Pattern Power

Linocut and print workshop inspired by Enid Marx

Sat 28 Nov 2026

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

Traditional Greenwood Stool MakingWorkshop
Workshops

Traditional
Greenwood Stool Making

Workshop

Two-day workshop

Sat 6 - Sun 7 Feb 2027

Always on, and always worth a closer look

Collections

Naples collection

Naples collection

1600 – 1800

FOLK ART
The image shows the interior of an art gallery exhibiting various sculptures and artifacts related to Victorian objects. The space features exposed wooden beams on the ceiling, contrasted with modern white walls. The exhibits are arranged throughout the room, including a large

FOLK ART

chinese Collection
Chinese bronze pots in a glass display cabinet in a museum setting

chinese Collection

Marx-lambert
collection

Marx-lambert
collection

Northern Europe

Northern Europe

1450 – 1650

Portraits
and
Miniatures

Portraits
and
Miniatures

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.

Galleries &
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

Shop