It's #NationalCoffeeDay today. Where better to sit down and have a nice coffee than the cafe at the BMI. #CoffeeTime #CoffeeDay #birmingham #relax

Happy International Day of Birmingham. The BMI has been a hub for learning for over 170 years. From Dickens giving his first public reading to its continued role in adult education and cultural events, the BMI is a testament to the city's enduring commitment to knowledge and community.

We have been running Monday Lectures since 1854. We have managed to book our Laureates into this term, so are excited about Laureate Season. Our Historian in Residence, Andrew Reekes, talks about Oswald Moseley today at 1pm. Follow the link for more info shorturl.at/evYeQ

Ready to get inspired? ✨ Check out all the events we have planned at the BMI! We've got something for everyone—from art and history talks to creative writing courses and live music. See our full events calendar and book your tickets on our website! 👇 www.bmi.org.uk/events #BirminghamEvents

We have a new space available. Our Cadbury Office is available to hire for full or half day. Starting at £75. This includes Wi-Fi. To book, please contact [email protected] #officespace #birmingham

Peter Tinkler, our Artist in Residence, is exhibiting some of his '100 Heads' project in the BMI Summer Show, a celebration of local painters. The Show runs from 18th August to 27th September, Entry is free, please come along. #birmingham #art #exhibition

Following our successful annual conference at the Birmingham and Midlands Institute, the VPFA is pleased to announce it is now affiliated with the Birmingham & Midlands Institute (www.bmi.org.uk) [1/2]

Don't miss our Summer Art Show. Monday 18th Aug - Sat 27th Sept. Free for all to view. #artwork #artist #exhibition #free #summerholidays #birmingham

A big thank you to members of our exhibition committee, artist in residence Peter Tinkler and art consultant and author @ruth_millington for judging our forthcoming Summer Exhibition. Exhibition opens Monday 18th August through to Saturday 27th September. 9am-4pm. Free entry.

Discover the incredible life of Vincent Van Gogh! 🎨 Join artist Stephen Nicol for a three-hour deep dive into Van Gogh's journey from his early years in the Netherlands to his prolific period in Arles. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday 9th September ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 9 PM 🎟️ Tickets: rb.gy/6rcgxz

Our Artist in Residence, Peter Tinkler, continues on his fascinating journey through the 100 Heads challenge.

Day 1 of the @VPFA1 conference is drawing to close. What a lovely way to end. Victorian silent movies accompanied by pianist @bianca.vancea_pianist See you all for day 2 tomorrow #VPFAExtremes #silentmovies #victorian #history

We are delighted to welcome the @VPFA1 for day 1 of their 3 day conference "Heights, Depths and Extremes." #VPFAExtremes #VPFA #bmi1854 #birmingham #victorian

169th President of The Birmingham and Midland Institute, Sir Paul Nurse, was at the Institute to deliver his President's Address on 5th July. Afterwards he presented Professor Colin Fink with the 2025 President's Medal and conferred Fellowship of the Institute upon Carl Chinn.

Today is a special day in Birmingham's history! On July 3rd, 1854, the @bmi1854 was founded with the vision of promoting education, science, and the arts for all. 171 years on, the BMI stands as a testament to enduring intellectual curiosity and cultural enrichment. #celebrate #171yearsyoung

In preparation of our Presidential address on Sat 5th July. Here is our President Sir Paul Nurse on BBC's Desert Island Disks in Feb 2002. Tickets are still available to hear Sir Paul's address - bmi.org.uk/events/preside… bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0���

Curious about life's deepest mysteries? 🤔 Join us on July 5, 2025, for our President's Address: "What is Life?" featuring Nobel Prize winner Sir Paul Nurse! He'll delve into the five great ideas of biology. Secure your spot today! shorturl.at/wbEIj #Biology #Science

Don't miss our final Monday lunchtime talk on 30th June, 1pm. @lenchs_trust will be talking about their fascinating history. Tickets still available. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...

Lots of you may know we are a clue in the #birmingham treasure hunt. But we are so much more than just a clue. Why not pop in and find out about our history, check out our exhibition or just have a cake and drink in our cafe. #birmingham #clue #treasurehunt #comeinside

Unlock exclusive benefits with a BMI membership! 🔑 Get unlimited library access, discounted events, priority booking & support a vital cultural institution. Invest in your mind & our city's heritage. Details here: shorturl.at/DCSzf #BMI #BirminghamInstitute #CultureBham

To celebrate #WorldArtDay2025 this is collection of just some of the art we have exhibited here at the BMI in the recent years. If you would be interested in exhibiting, please email [email protected]. #WorldArtDay2025 #arts #exhibitions #birmingham #artists

We have such gems in our collection. This is part of a six volume set of books from 1642, contemporaneously describing the English Civil War.

Our Scientist in Residence, Dr James Dawson, captured the solar eclipse on Saturday morning. Using specialist equipment, he has produced this time lapse video. Truly awesome #eclipsesolar #eclipse #astronomy

Ever wondered where our legal rights originate from ? Our next Monday lunchtime talk might be able to help. Monday 7th April, 1pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-do-new...

Host your event at one of Birmingham's historic gems! 🎉 Flexible spaces, central location, and cultural charm await at the BMI. Why not book one of our versatile rooms today, for a unique experience. #VenueHire #Birmingham #Conferences #historic

One of our governors, Mark Eccleston is a bellringer. He takes part in a national competition in Shrewsbury today. We wish him enormous luck. He is closest to the camera in the video of him ringing there a few years ago. youtu.be/M_okHfulROw?...

Our next Monday lunchtime talk will be on Monday 24th March, 1pm. "Reality: the mind and the matter - What is reality? Is what we experience in our lives real or mere shadows?" www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reality-th...

Our Scientist in Residence, Dr James Dawson, was focusing his sun telescope in February, when a plane passed between the camera and the sun. This is an image of the vapour trails the plane left. #science #astronomy #astronomyphotography #birmingham #stars #stargazing

These are a an example of some of our wonderful pictures and portraits we have on display around the BMI building. Portraits include past presidents and even the first visitor to the Institute. #art #portrait #Birmingham #history

To celebrate World Book Day, we would like to share our cabinets which have been relocated to the main body of the Library. Have fun reading today! 📚 #worldbookday #reading #books

With Ramadhan starting this week, we thought we would share images of the Qur'an, printed in 1734, that we hold. Printed in English as there were few Arabic printing houses in England at the time. #Ramadan2025 #Birmingham

We relocated some of our oldest and most precious books back into the Library proper recently. This may be the oldest book we hold; Monastic English People, printed in 1656.

Check out our Eventbrite page for all our upcoming events. Give us a follow and be the first to hear about any new events or activities we add to the programme. tinyurl.com/ev67hvu7 #BirminghamUK #events #eventbrite #artsandculture #history #charity

Don't miss our talk with Birmingham artist Robert Geoghegan, on Tuesday 25th March, 7pm. Robert will talk about his "Funny Brummie" paintings where he paints pictures in a detailed style of his home city covering iconic landmarks. shorturl.at/BlZR8

In celebration of Valentine's Day! Please enjoy a poem about The Rose and The Hornet, published in 1703 for the Princess Royal, Charlotte. #HappyValentinesDay ❤️🌹 This, along with thousands more books can be found in our #library. Memberships are available, starting from £25.

A photograph of New Street station, in Birmingham, 1929. This was the largest glass roof in the world, reaching from Navigation Street to the Rotunda. Built by Follett Ostler's company, he was active in the Birmingham and Midland Institute. #trains #newstreet #birmingham #history

We wanted to say a huge #ThankYou to our Corporate members Scarecrow Consultants for donating a brand new projector to be used in our Lyttelton Theatre. Pictured below is our operations manager Dan Parsonswith Scarecrow Director Simon Perry #charity #Birmingham #scarecrow #thankyou

Happy 213th Birthday to the most successful British author of the Victorian era and former BMI President #charlesdickens Dickens was our 16th President, after giving 3 readings at the @BMusic_Ltd (Town Hall) to raise funds for the Institute. #birthday #OTD #Dickens #Birmingham

Our next Monday Lunchtime Talk is titled "Complexity and Contradiction in Conservation" with Donald Insall Associates director @MattAVaughan Monday 10th Feb, 1pm For your ticket, click below shorturl.at/KuJRd #Birmingham #heritage #conservation

After months of being closed for the essential building work, we are happy to announce that the Birmingham and Midland Institute Library is now open. #library #libraries #BIRMINGHAM #heritage

Why not try one of our new #Writing courses, starting this January at the BMI. Mondays 10am-12pm - shorturl.at/Lo3V2 Tuesdays 6.30pm-8.00 pm: shorturl.at/4nDDT Wednesdays Wednesdays 6.30pm-8.00 pm: shorturl.at/35JYv #WritingCommunity #writingcourses