Visit the Coffin Works
Based in the heart of Birmingham
Explore this historic coffin furniture manufactory, brought back to life in this unique time-capsule museum.
We are open Today for Bank Holiday Monday!
Entry is by tours only (11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm)
Step back in time
The shelves and workbenches at Newman Brothers are full of original stock and tools of the trade. With the original machinery working again, you can truly experience how this old Jewellery Quarter firm once operated on a day-to-day basis, producing some of the world’s finest coffin furniture, including the fittings for the funerals of Winston Churchill, Princess Diana and the Queen Mother.
Visit the Coffin Works
Based in the heart of Birmingham
Explore this historic coffin furniture manufactory, brought back to life in this unique time-capsule museum.
What's on at the Coffin Works
We offer a wide range of events at the Coffin Works, from fun family days, community events, quirky night time specials and fantastic arts and crafts fairs. Why not join us for a truly unique time in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter.
Coffin Works Lates
Celebrate Birmingham’s history, with drinks and a tour around our Victorian factory.
Coffin Works Lates
Celebrate Birmingham’s history, with drinks and a tour around our Victorian factory.
SOLD OUT Birmingham Heritage Week: Fleet Street Tour
More Than Meets the Eye: Discover Fleet Street’s Past.
SOLD OUT Taster Tours – Heritage Open Day
Join us on Sunday 14th September for a day of FREE Taster Tours of The Coffin Works!
Volunteer at the Coffin Works
We have a fantastic team here and we pride ourselves on the quality of candidates we attract and the diverse opportunities we offer. You will play a key role in the success of the Coffin Works, enabling us to deliver the highest quality experience for our visitors. Fancy joining the team?
Shortlisted nominees announced for the 22nd annual Museums + Heritage Awards
The Coffin Works Museum is pleased yet again to have been shortlisted for a Museum+Heritage Award, this time in the…
Latest news from the Coffin Works
Six months under my belt at the Coffin Works
This year, the Coffin Works has welcomed two heritage interns through a grant funded through the Art Fund and Student Art Pass. Harry, one of
Tales From The Ledgers – Part Two: Sales
Over the past couple weeks, one of our volunteers, Lindsay, has been looking into the accounting ledgers of the Newman Brothers’ business. She has written
A Lease, a Legacy, and a Lot on Fleet Street
In April 1892, a lease was signed for a plot of land on Fleet Street in Birmingham. On the surface, it was a typical legal
Looking for a unique venue?
The Coffin Works is a grade II* listed building, with an enclosed Courtyard and meeting room. It is a unique setting for team meetings, workshops, concerts, theatre performances, corporate and private parties, and as a film location.
