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Barber Institute of Fine ArtsvsMuseum of the Jewellery Quarter
Both are praised by expert writers. Overall, Barber Institute of Fine Arts ranks significantly better than Museum of the Jewellery Quarter. Barber Institute of Fine Arts comes in at #1 in Birmingham with accolades from 4 reviews such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
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
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Lonely Planet Fodor's Michelin Guide
Time Out
75 - 80 Vyse St, Hockley, Birmingham B18 6HA
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Lonely Planet "Preserved as it was on its closing day in 1981 after 80 years of operation." Full review
Fodor's "Little had changed here since the early 1900s when they finally closed their doors in 1981." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"This museum is housed in the former premises of a jeweler's, and retraces the history of the area demonstrating traditional trades and techniques." Full review
Time Out "A former jewellery manufacturing firm known as Smith and Pepper, it has since been transformed into a museum that gives an informative outline of the area and its sparkling history. " Full review
