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.
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.
“Hidden voices” : Creative Writing Workshop
Be inspired to explore some hidden voices of the Coffin Works!
Extraordinary Women Tour with Dolly’s Cream Tea
A special tour of the Newman Brothers’ factory, focusing on the incredible women who worked here.
“Hidden voices” : Creative Writing Workshop
Be inspired to explore some hidden voices of the Coffin Works!
Roundhouse x Coffin Works Package Tours
Find out about the graft and craft of working-class Brum with three experiences in one ticket!
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
Honouring Julian Litten: life, legacy and a league of his own
In the early 2000s I attended a Church Monuments Society tour in the south of England. At one particular church, the leader of the tour
Coffin Works Museum awarded a £101,989 grant from DCMS
The Coffin Works is one of 26 museums nationwide to receive a Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) grant! The Department for Culture, Media and
The Newman Sisters
We know a lot about the Newman Brothers, but not so much about the Newman Sisters, and there were four of them. Thanks to census
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.
