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Public Art in Centenary Square; what’s there that you may have missed and what’s not there now

The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2DR

  • 16 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

A guided walk by Viv Astling RBSA introducing the public art in the city's heart including a rare opportunity to see inside the Hall of Memory.

Guided by Viv, a practising sculptor, find out about the sculpture that is in Centenary Square now, including a rare opportunity to view the interior of the Hall of Memory - opened 101 years ago. Learn about the things that have disappeared, including the Square itself! There is much of interest, from the Jones family, acts of vandalism, a grumpy bank manager, Virgil, to the Front Line.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:
1045

Location & directions

The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2DR

Directions:
The Exchange is located opposite Birmingham Central Library on Centenary Square off Broad Street.
Contact on day:
Claire Riley
Telephone number:
+441212364353

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please book with the RBSA Gallery by calling during our opening hours Tuesday - Saturday 10.30 - 17.00 on 0121 236 4353.
Booking telephone number:
+441212364353
Booking opens:
01 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
13 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

This is a tour of Centenary Square, there may be some steps.

Additional information

Max number of people:
14
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s)

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