Poet Olga Dermott-Bond will be leading a new workshop, where you will be inspired to explore the voices of the Coffin Works.
Our poet in residence Olga Dermott-Bond will be leading a new workshop, where you will be inspired to explore some hidden voices of the Coffin Works and discover your own voice through writing.
In this friendly, supportive and informal workshop you will have the opportunity to explore some poems, roam the museum to find inspiration from the amazing objects and artefacts, and be led through writing exercises in order to create some exciting new writing.
To give an introduction to the history of the Newman Brothers’ Victorian factory, you will enjoy a guided tour of the ground floor of our museum. The will be able explore the rest throughout the workshop with Olga and volunteer enablers to answer any questions.
Included in the workshop: resources created by Olga, access to the museum and tea coffee and refreshments.
This workshop is suitable for anyone – everyone is welcome! Whether you are new to writing, already writing poetry or someone who enjoys history or museums, you will love the experience of writing in such a unique setting.
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Expires: 1 Jan 2026
Visitor information
Address
13-15 Fleet Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1JP
0121 233 4790
Opening times
Self-guided entry (with a 50% discount for National Art Pass holders) is available Friday - Sunday, 12-3pm.
Guided Tours (charged separately) are available on Wednesdays at 11am and 1pm; Thursdays at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm; and Friday - Sunday at 11am only.
Open on Bank Holidays, check website for details.
Exclusions and safety measures
National Art Pass holders receive a 50% discount on self-guided entry (excluding guided tours).
The Coffin Works is now open for Guided Tours only on Wednesdays at 11am and 1pm and Thursdays at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Please note, as it is Guided Tours only, Art Pass discount does not apply on these days.
To visit the museum on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, we have a guided tour at 11am and then self-guided entry every half hour from 12pm-4pm (last entry 3pm).
With your self-guided entry ticket, you will receive a booklet guide and access to a mobile tour to help you round the building, as well as our fantastic volunteer Room Enablers in each room to answer any questions and help you engage with the building's unique history. You'll also see the historic machinery in action.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
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