BIRMINGHAM THE CITY THAT CLOSED ITS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
				Birmingham, a city born out of industry
				Welcome to Birmingham, the city that closed its fine Museum of Science and Industry in Newhall Street and replaced it wiith what the council calls a science museum, Think Tank. Think Tank actually costs twice as much to run as the forner science museum and receives half the amount of visitors. Most visitors leave Think Tank vowing never to return, citing it as uninteresting and too expensive. How sad that the people of Birmingham are denied a decent museum experience, a decent day out even, for who in their right mind would plan a day out to Think Tank? Despite writing to every Birmingham councillor twice about this matter only 6 replied and there has been no long term interest or even any discussion, Birmingham, it seems, is more intersted in shopping malls, restaurants and  expensive city housing than remembering it's industrial past.  To add insult to injury the council, in conjunction with the museums and art gallery, store 500,000 exhibits in a store in Dolman Street which is only open to the public twice a year. These exhibits, many of which have a significant industrial importance, belong to the Birmingham ratepayers, not the council, so much for democracy eh? The Black Country and Beamish museums have shown that there is a massive demand for the day out experience of a extensive outdoor and indoor  living museum. Birmingham has had a unique opportunity to provide a similar bigger and better  experience which could be enjoyed by its ratepayers and city visitors. Such a museum would provide a wonderful day out, put Birmingham on the tourist map, provide employment and provide an unique educational experience for old and young but most importantly celebrate, in an appropriate manner, the industrial prowess that made Birmingham the most important city in the world. We owe it to future generations to work to this goal now so that the legacy we leave will remind others that Birmingham was a city that was born out of industry.   Never forget the past, for the future is built upon it How can you help? We need support, Contact a councillor Sign the petition Write to the local papers Join the forum Talk to others Join our group by registering for the newsletter