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Barber Institute of Fine ArtsvsBirmingham Botanical Gardens
Both are recommended by writers. Overall, Barber Institute of Fine Arts ranks significantly better than Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses. Barber Institute of Fine Arts comes in at #1 in Birmingham with recommendations from 4 sources like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TS
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Frommer's "Critics consider it the finest small art museum in England and the equal of any museum outside London." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Has an astonishing collection of Renaissance masterpieces." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This institute is part of the huge university campus typical of English universities, with its red brick walls but also an extraordinary 100m high bell-tower, named Chamberlain tower." Full review
Fodor's "The museum has a small but astounding collection of European paintings, prints, drawings, and sculpture." Full review
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Time Out
Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR
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Lonely Planet "In Edgbaston, these are the Midlands' answer to Kew, with grand Victorian glasshouses full of flowers, cacti, palms and a collection of bonsai. Take bus 10, 22 or 23." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Here, visitors can admire exotic birds in the 19C aviaries and elegant 19C greenhouses, one of which, the Tropical House, grows pineapples, bananas and sugar cane. " Full review
Time Out "Fifteen acres of ornamental gardens, glasshouses and exotic birds in indoor and outdoor aviaries." Full review
