Fans of Black Sabbath will be pleased to know that the Home of Metal opens its flagship exhibition Black Sabbath – 50 Years at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and this will run until 29 September. The show forms part of a season of exhibitions, which celebrate Birmingham and the Black Country as the birthplace of Heavy Metal. The event was recently launched with a star-studded party on 25 June by Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler. The exhibition is the first of its kind in the UK, exploring the legacy of the band and their global fan base.Â
Black Sabbath – 50 Years brings together never-before-seen iconic artefacts and treasured personal items sourced direct from the band members. Highlights include Ozzy Osbourne’s crucifix, Tony Iommi’s home studio and outfits worn on stage at some of the band’s most infamous shows.  These are displayed alongside rare memorabilia, portraits and collections from the band’s devoted global fan base, including a recreation of super-fan Stephen Knowles’ living room, which is a homage to Black Sabbath. In addition, there is a display of over 3,000 portraits of Black Sabbath fans from across the world, showcasing the incredible breadth and diversity of the band’s loyal followers, including from Botswana, Indonesia, Japan, Lebanon and Brazil.Â
Created by Home of Metal, in collaboration with the band, and designer Morag Myerscough, one of the UK’s most acclaimed designers, this huge exhibition tells the story of Black Sabbath’s unique cultural legacy as pioneers of the cultural phenomenon, Heavy Metal. Â
When is the Home of Metal: Black Sabbath – 50 Years Exhibition on?
The event will be held at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery until 29 September 2019.Â
Monday to Thursday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 10.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm
Is there a fee….how much does it cost?
The museum itself is free but there is a small fee for this exhibition:
Adults tickets cost £12 + booking fee
While Children’s (aged 3-15 ) tickets cost £7 + booking fee
Family (2 x adults + 2 x children) £30 + booking fee
(under 3’s go free)
Where is Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery?
Chamberlain Square
Birmingham, B3 3DH
0121 348 8000
About Capsule / Home of Metal
Music fans as well as gifted curators, Capsule, led by artistic director Lisa Meyer, has thrown down the gauntlet to the region. Where are the shrines to Black Sabbath and Heavy Metal? Loved the world over, Heavy Metal in its many forms had its roots in Birmingham, but you wouldn’t know to visit it.  Nary a plaque, tour or tourist tea towel have marked one of the city’s most impactful cultural exports.  But Capsule want to change all that with this huge season of exhibitions and events in 2019 that at last will confirm Birmingham’s place on the music map. Working towards a permanent Heavy Metal visitor attraction; a space for fans from all over the world to play homage to the forefathers of the genre. Birmingham deserves a permanent Heavy Metal visitor attraction.
About Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is an independent charity that manages the city’s museum collection and venues on behalf of Birmingham City Council. It uses the collection of around 1,000,000 objects to provide a wide range of arts, cultural and historical experiences, events and activities that deliver accessible learning, creativity and enjoyment for citizens and visitors to the city.  The collection is one of the three great civic collections of the UK, reflecting the city’s historic and continuing position as a major international centre for manufacturing, commerce, education and culture. Most areas of the collection are designated as being of national importance, including the finest public collection of Pre-Raphaelite art in the world. Attracting over one million visits a year, the Trust’s venues include Aston Hall, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Blakesley Hall, Museum Collection Centre, Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Sarehole Mill, Soho House, Thinktank and Weoley Castle. Â
