This secton of our site lists the loans available free of charge from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
HOW TO BOOK
The loans list is being updated and will be online soon. If you want a catalogue phone
Schools Liaison. You can print the booking form, complete and
send to:
| Schools Liaison Department, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH. Tel:- 0121 303 3890 Fax:- 0121 303 1337 |
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| or you can e-mail your requirements to Lorna_Harris@birmingham.gov.uk |
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It is advisable to book as far in advance as possible. Loans must be collected from and returned to the Museum & Art Gallery.
LOAN PERIOD
The loan period is for a half term.
WHERE TO COME
The loans room is next to the lift on the third floor of the museum
COLLECTING AND RETURNING
Loans days: Monday to Thursday on designated weeks only. Time: 3.00 - 5.00pm
Please make sure that loans are collected and returned on the dates arranged. Don't take them out unless you are sure you can return them on the date due.
CARE OF LOANS
The teacher who orders the loans is responsible for looking after them. Most of them are irreplaceable and should be treated with respect. Please keep them in a secure place in school, especially overnight. If any loss or damage occurs, please inform Schools Liaison at once. Do not attempt repairs. Children can try on the replica costume, but please choose children of suitable size! Any damage to replica costume and artefacts will be charged to the school concerned, so that we can purchase replacements.
OTHER INFORMATION
Specimens in the natural history collection that are unsuitable for handling are displayed in perspex boxes which give an 'all-round view' when removed from their carrying cases. Some boxes are quite large and heavy and difficult to carry.
HISTORICAL LOANS
Please check all items are present when you re-pack loans.
They will be checked in your presence when you return them.
NATURAL HISTORY LOANS
Please make sure that the perspex boxes are correctly positioned on the runners within the wooden boxes. If they are transported incorrectly it can damage them.