Pen Museum 60 Frederick Street, Birmingham B1 3HS

"It's a great use of an afternoon, the staff are knowledgeable and can answer questions. You can go round at your own pace. It's interesting, you get to experience making your own nib following the process with the press equipment used in the past. It has a nice little gift shop"

"Worth every penny, small but packed full of interesting displays. the staff are extremely friendly and Larry Hanks demonstration of the original nib making process was fantastic. Would recommend to anyone."

"So interesting to learn more about Birmingham's history, and what a massive contribution to pens worldwide! Fabulous seeing the range of nibs and really enjoyed making our own on original machines, courtesy of Larry. Would recommend a visit!"

"We visited the Pen Museum today and we loved it! It's a small museum but it has something for everyone. It is especially good if you have an interest in history. There are 3 rooms. The first one has a large collection of pens, pen nibs and other related objects. There are also lots and lots of interesting facts related to the history of pen making. They have a little quiz to complete if you are interested. In the second room you have the opportunity to watch a short video about the history of pens and then you can even have a go at making a pen nib yourself using a variety of machines! The third room has a few typewriters and a small table with some activities for children. You can have a go at calligraphy or typewriting if you want. The volunteers are all very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming so I hope you enjoy the museum as much as we did!"

"A truly fascinating, informative museum that recognises the importance that Birmingham played, not only the national, but international stage as a manufacturer of pens. Loved the level of information and interaction including manufacturing our own pen nib. The volunteer team are a true credit to the museum. A must visit in Birmingham."