Making steel pen nibs in Birmingham during the Victorian era was a major industry with 129 companies employing circa 8,000 workers (mainly women). By visiting the Pen Museum, you will discover a wide range of fascinating objects and details that help tell the story of Birmingham's pen trade and its important legacy including the link between a prominent pen manufacturer (Josiah Mason) and the establishment of the University of Birmingham.
Throughout the Museum there are a range of activities for people of all ages to enjoy including writing with a quill and ink, using typewriters plus an exciting opportunity to make your own nib using the same machinery once operated by women workers in the 19th century. As a charity, we totally depend on our dedicated, experienced and loyal team of volunteers along with the generosity of donors and supporters.
Throughout the Museum there are a range of activities for people of all ages to enjoy including writing with a quill and ink, using typewriters plus an exciting opportunity to make your own nib using the same machinery once operated by women workers in the 19th century. As a charity, we totally depend on our dedicated, experienced and loyal team of volunteers along with the generosity of donors and supporters.
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The late Brian Jones MBE, a keen historian and pen enthusiast who edited 'People, Pens and Production' a definitive take of Birmingham's Steel Pen Trade, spearheaded the establishment of a museum dedicated to honouring and celebrating Birmingham's 19th Century steel pen trade. With the support and commitment of fellow enthusiasts (Larry Hanks, Colin Giles and Ray Handley) the Pen Museum duly opened in 2001.
Meeting Room Hire
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The Pen Museum offers a characterful events room for hire in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter business district, only a few minutes' walk from the Jewellery Quarter Train and Metro Stations. Set in a grade II listed buiding built in 1863, it is a unique setting for team meetings, workshops, training and teaching.
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Throughout the Museum there are a range of activities for people of all ages to enjoy including writing with a quill and ink, using typewriters plus an exciting opportunity to make your own nib using the same machinery once operated by women workers in the 19th century. Groups of 10 visitors and above should contact the Museum in advance to enable us to be prepared for a visit.
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Whether you want to treat yourself, a loved one, friend or colleague - we have something for everyone! New and available in the shop checkout our range of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts writing related merchandise. Our Museum shop has an extensive range of writing implements for every occasion including hand crafted pens, nibs, calligraphy sets, feather quills and bespoke souvenirs.
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As a charity, we totally depend on our dedicated, experienced and loyal team of volunteers along with the generosity of donors and supporters. Our wonderful visitors also provide regular income to help keep this part of Birmingham's important heritage alive. Being an independent Museum of charitable status with operating costs circa 60,000 per annum admissions, gift aid and donations are critical to our survival.
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