Visit - Ikon

Ikon is an internationally acclaimed art gallery situated in central Birmingham.

Housed in a magnificent Grade II listed Victorian school building, the gallery features temporary exhibitions over two floors, alongside Ikon Shop.

IKON GALLERY

Entry to Ikon is free. The gallery shows work by artists from around the world and a variety of media is represented, including sound, film, mixed media, photography, painting, sculpture and installation. Donations welcome.

OPENING TIMES
Open Tuesday – Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, 11am-5pm

PHONE
0121 248 0708

IKON SHOP

Ikon Shop is Birmingham’s only specialist art bookshop, stocking a range of books, cards, artists’ limited editions and gifts. Ikon is a charity and all purchases support the gallery’s exhibition and education programme. You can also shop online.

OPENING TIMES
Tuesday – Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10am – 5pm

PHONE
0121 248 0708

Medicine Bakery

Medicine Bakery is a local independent where every loaf, pastry, and sweet treat is made with care.

Known for its iconic food and decadent pastries, it’s the perfect spot for brunch, coffee, or tea, with cocktails on the terrace adding sun-soaked, relaxed vibes. Minimalist design meets inviting energy, making it a destination for those who crave creativity, quality, and flavour in every bite.

OPENING TIMES

Sunday–Thursday 9am–5pm
Friday & Saturday 9am–7pm

FREE DIGITAL GUIDE

Explore Ikon with our free digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the arts and culture app.

Listen to audio guides, watch films and discover more.

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ACCESSIBILITY

Ikon is fully accessible with a range of facilities to make your visit enjoyable. Our friendly Information Assistants can help answer any questions.

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

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Exhibition 21.01.2026–27.06.2026

What are the odds?

Ikon Creative Health. At The Library of Birmingham

What are the odds? Ikon Creative Health is an off-site exhibition, at the Library of Birmingham, which explores the role of art in supporting health and care systems.

Exhibition 25.03.2026–06.09.2026

Break the Mould

Ikon presents Break the Mould, the final exhibition in a trilogy exploring craft, art school pedagogies and contemporary art practice. This show focuses on ceramics, positioning clay as a site of experimentation.

Exhibition 25.03.2026–06.09.2026

Angela de la Cruz

Upright

Ikon presents a rarely seen works by acclaimed artist Angela de la Cruz alongside a new commission developed in collaboration with Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Exhibition 10.04.2026–30.08.2026

Donald Locke

Resistant Forms. At Camden Art Centre, London

Camden Art Centre presents the first major survey exhibition of Guyanese-British artist Donald Locke (1930–2010)

Exhibition 15.05.2026–27.06.2026

Embodied Care: Beyond the Fattening Room

Embodied Care explores the figure of the ‘fattening room’ maiden—a symbol of feminine beauty and fertility in south-eastern Nigeria. It invites visitors to reflect on forms of care that are often hidden and shaped by cultural traditions, and how these influence women’s bodies and everyday lives.