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.
Something Gothic This Way Comes
Explore the Gothic side of the Jewellery Quarter, taking in two Victorian cemeteries and the…
Coffins and Cocktails: A Halloween Treat
Take a candlelit after-hours tour of the museum, accompanied by a complimentary drink in our café.
Something Gothic This Way Comes
Explore the Gothic side of the Jewellery Quarter, taking in two Victorian cemeteries and the Coffin Works Museum.
Miss Sylvia Sceptre Presents The Library of Eerie Tales
Sylvia Sceptre presents an evening of eerie magic and the macabre.
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
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
Tales From The Ledgers – Part One: Profit
We have started to look at the original Newman Brothers accounting ledgers and have done some preliminary work to analyse the figures. This isn’t an
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.
