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Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery Pre-Raphaelite Online Resource

A JISC funded project Museum Libraries Archives Council
Birmingham City Council
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Frequently Asked Questions

On this page we have answered some of the questions that users may have. This page will be updated to reflect other frequently asked questions that we receive..

Can I arrange a group visit for my students?

School sessions at our museums are free but subject to availability so be sure to request a visit well in advance. To arrange a visit to one of our sites please call us by telephone on +44 (0) 121 303 8775 or use the online booking form on the Schools Liaison website.

Visitors to the Print Room should be aged 14 or over. Organised group visits for schools, colleges and adult groups can be arranged. Please provide at least a week’s notice. Please contact the Curatorial Department for details on +44 (0) 121 303 8775 or via email

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Can I see the works on this website in person?

There are numerous Pre-Raphaelite works of art on display at Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery. There are two Pre-Raphaelite galleries and a gallery devoted to Birmingham born artist Edward Burne-Jones.

If you plan to journey to Birmingham to see a specific work of art please contact us in advance as occasionally a particular work of art may be out on loan or in conservation.

You can contact us via email or by phoning +44 (0) 121 303 2834.

It is possible to view the prints and drawings viewable on this website in person. Please make an appointment to visit the Print Room prior to your visit to Birmingham Museums. Three days notice is required. The print Room is open from Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm. Please contact the Curatorial Department for details via email or by phoning +44 (0) 121 303 8775.

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How do I report a mistake in the information about an artwork or artist?

If you notice any mistakes in our information please let us know. You can contact us via email or by phoning +44 (0) 121 303 8775.

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Do I need plug-in's or Javascript to use the site?

We have made every effort to make sure the site works across platforms and without the need for special plug-in's or software.

For an improved user experience and to take advantage of the sites unique features we recommend that you have Javascript enabled.

In order to be able to zoom in on images you need to install the Microsoft Silverlight plug-in.

Microsoft have made the Silverlight plug-in freely available for all supported platforms and browsers. For more information about Silverlight please visit the Microsoft website

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What is JISC?

JISC – the Joint Information Systems Committee – is a joint committee of the UK further and higher education funding bodies and is responsible for supporting the innovative use of information and communication technology to support learning, teaching, and research. For more information about JISC please visit the JISC website http://www.jisc.ac.uk

This project was funded by the JISC and is part of the JISC Digitisation programme. For more information about the Digitisation programme please visit the JISC Digitisation programme web pages http://www.jisc.ac.uk/digitisation

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How do I find out more about the Pre-Raphaelite digitisation project?

Details about the project are available online on the projects section of the JISC Digitisation programme web pages.

http://www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/programmes/digitisation/raphaelite.aspx
If you have any specific questions about the project please get in touch. You can contact us via email or by phoning +44 (0) 121 303 8775.

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