Exhibitions

In addition to the permanent exhibits at the Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre, we also have a wide variety of interesting and exciting exhibitions throughout the year. These exhibitions are housed on the middle floor of the Mill building.

There is no additional charge to enter the exhibitions, since the cost is included in our normal admission rates.

Exhibition: Wed 3 September to Sun 19 October 2025

ARRANGING NATURE

An exhibition by Hilary Beattie

Well known textile artist Hilary Beattie is back with an exhibition drawing upon her love for the natural world.

Throughout her work she aims to inspire you to notice and marvel at all the wonderful, varied forms and motifs that natures produces to ensure that we live in a beautiful world.

Arranging Nature Exhibition by Hilary Beattie

Exhibition: Wed 22 October to Sun 23 November 2025

CREATIVE APPROACHES

An exhibition by Oddfellows Art

Nine artists, each with their own specialism – ranging from pottery to textiles, and printing to painting, collaborate to bring together an exhibition celebrating the natural world, working in both 2D and 3D, using pattern, colour and texture to make striking creations.