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Barber Institute of Fine ArtsvsIkon Gallery
Barber Institute of Fine Arts and Ikon Gallery are both recommended by writers. Overall, Barber Institute of Fine Arts ranks significantly better than Ikon Gallery. Barber Institute of Fine Arts comes in at #1 in Birmingham with endorsements from 4 sources like Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TS
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Frommer's "Critics consider it the finest small art museum in England and the equal of any museum outside London." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Has an astonishing collection of Renaissance masterpieces." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This institute is part of the huge university campus typical of English universities, with its red brick walls but also an extraordinary 100m high bell-tower, named Chamberlain tower." Full review
Fodor's "The museum has a small but astounding collection of European paintings, prints, drawings, and sculpture." Full review
Ikon Gallery Fodor's Lonely Planet
1 Oozells Sq., Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HS
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Fodor's "Converted from a Victorian Gothic–style school, this gallery is among the city's top venues for contemporary art from Britain and abroad." Full review
Lonely Planet "Prepare to be thrilled, bemused or outraged, depending on your take on conceptual art." Full review
