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Visit – Coffin Works
Explore a unique piece of history
The Coffin Works is a heritage attraction located on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham. Our grade II* listed factory and its contents tells the story of...
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Collection – Coffin Works
The Coffin Works collection
The Coffin Works Archive brings together the diverse parts of the Newman Brothers’ Collection, which until now have remained unconnected. Although by no means comprehensive...
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Tickets and Tours – Coffin Works
Inclusivity at heart
“Had read a lot about the Coffin Works but never visited – now I wish I had gone years ago. A fascinating place – informative, well-run, with friendly volunteers/staff and lots to...
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information – Coffin Works
Travelling on foot / wheelchair
We are only a short distance from both the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square and Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in Victoria Square. You can find us on the othe...
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access – Coffin Works
Entrance
Access to the building for wheelchair users is through the double gates into the courtyard, to the left of the main entrance. Staff are always at hand to help and can guide visitors into the ...
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Themes – Coffin Works
About our archive themes
The Coffin Works’ Collection is made up of around 100,000 objects, including furniture, metalwork, tools and machinery, textiles, oral histories and a business archive. Much o...