About The BMI
The moment you step through our Victorian doors at The Birmingham & Midland Institute, you're walking into 170 years of Birmingham's intellectual heritage. We've been hosting meetings, conferences and cultural gatherings in this Grade II* listed building since 1854, and our walls have witnessed countless debates, discoveries and decisions that have shaped the Midlands. Our meeting spaces range from the intimate Charles Dickens Hall, where 80 delegates can engage in focused discussions, to our crown jewel—the Lyttelton Theatre. With its original features and capacity for 240, it transforms corporate conferences into something rather special. We've equipped all our rooms with modern AV facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi, because while we cherish our history, we understand today's meeting requirements. The BMI Coffee Lounge serves fresh meals and refreshments throughout your event, prepared by our in-house team who know exactly when that afternoon coffee break needs to arrive. Previous clients particularly praise our attentive staff and the value we offer—we work hard to ensure your budget goes further without compromising on quality. Our central Birmingham location means your attendees can reach us easily from both Snow Hill and New Street stations. We regularly host conferences, seminars, workshops and cultural events, each benefiting from the unique character our historic rooms provide. What makes booking with us different is that your venue hire directly supports our charitable mission. Every meeting held here helps fund our ongoing programme of science, literature and arts events that keep Birmingham's cultural life thriving. When you choose BMI for your next meeting, you're not just securing a professional venue—you're investing in Birmingham's intellectual future while creating your own piece of history within our remarkable walls.
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Meeting Rooms
Ryland Family room · From 6 to 10 people
£286
George Dawson Room · From 6 to 10 people
£286
Dame Rachel Waterhouse Room · From 9 to 24 people
£286
John peek room · From 10 to 50 people
£409
Dickens Room · From 15 to 80 people
£69 · £531
Sir Arthur Sullivan Hall · From 12 to 80 people
£105 · £595
Amenities
Speakers
Audio recording
Access to a cafe
Secure access
Meeting rooms on site
Reception
Microphone
Breakout spaces (shared)
Wireless Internet Access
Whiteboards
Accessibility
Flipchart
Menu
Food And DrinkPrice
Location
Town Hall · 3 minutes
Birmingham Snow Hill · 5 minutes
Grand Central New Street · 5 minutes
Birmingham New Street · 6 minutes
Opening hours
Monday:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday:8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday:8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday:Closed
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