Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Blakesley Hall, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum's opening hours are all being extended thanks to additional funding from Birmingham City Council.

From July 2026, the following changes will be introduced:

- From Tuesday 7 July: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum will increase their opening times to six days a week during term time (Tuesdays - Sundays), and both venues will be open every day during the Birmingham school holidays.

- From Saturday 18 July: Blakesley Hall will be open on Saturdays and Sundays, increasing days open to the public to five days a week.

- From Sunday 19 July: Museum of the Jewellery Quarter will be open on Sundays, increasing days open to the public to four days a week.

The Museum Collection Centre will also offer selected weekend tours. This extended opening programme is currently funded until the end of March 2027.