Reviews of The Coffin Works. (Museum) in Birmingham (West Midlands).
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Information of The Coffin Works, Museum in Birmingham (West Midlands)
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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.
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Open hours of The Coffin Works
Sunday
11am–3:15pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11am–3:15pm
Saturday
11am–3:15pm
Reviews of The Coffin Works
A. A."they don't care how much you know until they know how much you care" Chris is an outstanding guide. In depth knowledge of the history of coffin making and the environmental factors which changed funerals from the World Wars to then increasing cremations, and the introduction of plastics instead of brass fittings.
His emphasis was to tell the stories of the people who worked there, and how he brought them to life was fantastic. He also was considerate of the two young children in the group and at the conclusion of the tour offered them sweets from the gift shop, which after they left I saw him pay out of his own pocket so the museum received all the money.
There isn't much in way of many coffins at the museum, it's more focused on the brass fittings production and clothing involved in shrouds for the deceased bodies. Constructive criticism would be the showing of photos from the guides book was too quick when shown to the group to focus on the photo.
Would highly recommend anyone to spend 90mins here with the tour itself lasting just over an hour. Really interesting to know the company Newman Brothers were involved for the funerals of Winston Churchill and the Monarchy.
E. T. (. S. F. H.I totally enjoyed it learning about this industry of Newman's brothers and bought their guide book. They sell the finishing for the coffin but it is Not a museum for coffin.
Love that they were able to preserve all the machinery and some still working till this day. I didnt know much about this industry and it have widen my knowledge.
It is quite a small place (with roughly 5-6 areas) hence wont take long to tour around.
R.Amazing. Staff has a lot of knowledge they know everything. Language is easy to read. Lot of personal histories. Amazing 10/10
G. W.Such an important part of Birmingham's history, amazingly preserved. A special thanks to all the staff and their generosity with their knowledge and experience.
N. A.Had read a lot about The Coffin Works but never visited - now wish I had gone years ago. A fascinating place - informative, well-run, with friendly volunteers/staff and lots to see for all ages. I visited with my two autistic sons and was pleased to see it was very autistic-friendly too, even on a normal Saturday. Definitely recommend!
Z. R.Excellent museum, I’d highly recommend that you book a tour, the tour guide was so knowledgeable. The tour takes about an hour and provides a bit more flavour than just doing the museum. This is also the only coffin museum in the world!
B. R.Staff where lovely and the museum was interesting!! Would definitely recommend a look around!!
K. D.Excellent tour with Russell who was very informative. Highly recommend a visit, ensure you book your tour dont just turn up or you may have to wait.
Well done to all the volunteers who help with this wonderful museum
R. W.Be warned that this is NOT a museum about coffins but rather it is a museum about the metal embellishments and finishes for coffins.
The tour guide was very good at taking us back in time and she explained everything very well. It was very interesting and I would recommend it but I was disappointed that there wasn't more information about coffin making. Throughout the whole museum (including the entrance) you will only see two coffins (one converted to a money collecting box) but you truly only get to see one.
D. B.Very interesting place to visit. Not macabre or scary as you would probably think. I didn't even know it existed. You enter the building and actually clock in, then when you leave you clock out. You get a great guided tour, and get to see each individual section of how the handles and plaques were made before the plastic ones became the usual.
Very informative staff.
Be aware, their are some very steep stairs to go up and down, although there is a lift if you require help.
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