@ColmoreBID @JQBID @margaretstreet @serena_t @ruth_millington @staceybarnfield @BM_AG @FriendsBMAG @bcu_adm @WMVicSoc @BirminghamCivic @vangoghmuseum @vangoghartist @brumartshour @ArtsBrum @ArtsSocietyBrum.

Discover the incredible life of Vincent Van Gogh! 🎨 Join artist Stephen Nicol for a deep dive into Van Gogh's journey from his early years in the Netherlands to his prolific period in Arles. 📷 Date: Tues 9th September 2025 📷6.30pm-9pm . Tickets:

Our Artist in Residence, Peter Tinkler, continues on his fascinating journey through the 100 Heads challenge.

Day 1 of the @VPFA1 conference is drawing to close. What a lovely way to end. Victorian silent movies accompanied by pianist @BiancaV_Pianist . See you all for day 2 tomorrow. #VPFAExtremes #silentmovies #victorian #history

We are delighted to welcome the @VPFA1 for day 1 of their 3 day conference "Heights, Depths and Extremes.". #VPFAExtremes #VPFA #bmi1854 #birmingham #victorian

169th President of The Birmingham and Midland Institute, Sir Paul Nurse, was at the Institute to deliver his President's Address on 5th July. Afterwards he presented Professor Colin Fink with the 2025 President's Medal and conferred Fellowship of the Institute upon Carl Chinn.

Today is a special day in Birmingham's history! On July 3rd, 1854, the @bmi1854 was founded with the vision of promoting education, science, and the arts for all. 171 years on, the BMI stands as a testament to enduring intellectual curiosity and cultural enrichment. #celebrate

In preparation of our Presidential address on Sat 5th July. Here is our President Sir Paul Nurse on BBC's Desert Island Disks in Feb 2002. Tickets are still available to hear Sir Paul's address -

The Institue is delighted to announce that our Trustee, @alexxr97_, has completed her PhD. The President, board of Governors and all members send their congratulations to Dr Round. #celebrations #Congratulations #doctor #DrRound

RT @serena_t: Excited to be organising a symposium on 'Why does Pre-Raphaelitism matter now?' @bmi1854. Looking for postgrad papers.https:/….

Curious about life's deepest mysteries? 🤔 Join us on July 5, 2025, for our President's Address: "What is Life?" featuring Nobel Prize winner Sir Paul Nurse! He'll delve into the five great ideas of biology. Secure your spot today! #Biology #Science.

The BMI are delighted to announce that our Senior Vice-President, @serena_t has been awarded the title of Professor of Pre-Raphaelite Studies at Birmingham City University. Congratulations from all here the Institue. #professsor #preraphaelite #BirminghamUK

Our Spring newsletter is now available. Keep up with everything #bmi1854.

Don't miss our final Monday lunchtime talk on 30th June, 1pm. @lenchs_trust will be talking about their fascinating history. Tickets still available.

Lots of you may know we are a clue in the #birmingham treasure hunt. But we are so much more than just a clue. Why not pop in and find out about our history, check out our exhibition or just have a cake and drink in our cafe. #birmingham #clue #treasurehunt #comeinside

Stephen Nicol exhibition is still available until Saturday 7th June. Open to all, no charge.

Unlock exclusive benefits with a BMI membership! 🔑 Get unlimited library access, discounted events, priority booking & support a vital cultural institution. Invest in your mind & our city's heritage. Details here: .#BMI #BirminghamInstitute #CultureBham.

Don't miss our Exhibition Open Evening, tonight 5pm-8pm. Opportunity to come and see this wonderful exhibition and meet artist Stephen Nicol as well. No booking necessary. #art #Birmingham #Openevent #Free #artists #gallery #exhibition

Erasmus Darwin was a scientist, member of the Lunar Society and Birmingham Library. His books were part of the inventory, and it can be presumed that he presented this signed copy of his book to the Library. Possible the only copy in the world. The Botanic Garden, 1791.