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The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) is an artist-led charity which supports artists and promotes engagement with the visual arts through a range of exhibitions, events and workshops.
The RBSA runs an exhibition venue, the RBSA Gallery, in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, a short walk from the city centre.
Admission to all of our exhibitions is free. The events programme includes a wide range of exhibitions, talks, workshops and professional development opportunities, all held in our newly refurbished gallery.
The RBSA Gallery Shop features contemporary craft by designer-makers based in the Midlands and beyond.
Free entry
Use any of the approach routes to Birmingham (M5, M6, M40, M42, A34, A38, A41, A456, A457) and follow signs to the city centre.
Birmingham is now operating a Clean Air Zone in the city centre. Check if your vehicle will be charged using the Government Vehicle Checker. Find more information on the Brum Breathes website.
The RBSA Gallery does not have its own dedicated parking spaces. Below is some parking information for you to plan your visit.
Meter parking is available in some areas of St Paul’s Square and in some of the surrounding streets. These allow parking for up to four hours. Please note: Some areas are for local residents and permit holders only
There is a multi-storey car park NCP opposite the Gallery, on the corner of Newhall Street and Brook Street, accessed via Newhall Street or St Paul’s Square. This is a pay-on-exit car park; parking up to four hours is £13.80 but can be cheaper if you book in advance from the NCP website
>There is a pay-and-display car park on Northwood Street (a 3 min walk).
Disabled access
Blue badge holders can park directly outside the RBSA Gallery as long as their badge is displayed clearly in the window screen. Please note: There is a time limit.
Note: This information was correct at the time of publishing and is a guideline only.
The RBSA Gallery is in walking distance from Snow Hill and Birmingham New Street train stations, and St Paul’s metro stop.
The 101 bus runs from Birmingham City Centre down Newhall Street. For timetables and bus stops, please check National Express West Midlands.
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