The Nativity Trail will highlight great masterworks in the city’s collections depicting the Holy Family. Returning favourites include ‘The Star of Bethlehem’ by Birmingham-born artists Edward Burne-Jones and Henry Payne.
Father Christmas also made an appearance and will be at the museum every weekend until Christmas.
Councillor Martin Mullaney, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sport and Culture, said: ‘The Nativity Art Trail is perfect for children and adults, and showcases the city’s magnificent art collections, some of the finest in Europe. Alongside Father Christmas and his grotto, both offer families an enchanting and festive experience at the museum. These two great events are just a taste of what is happening around Birmingham throughout the Christmas period.’ 
Christ the King, Woodhouse and St Peter’s Primary schools sang memorable carols and Christmas songs, ranging from the softness of ‘Starry Night’ to the bouncy ‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’. Visitors to the event included representatives and a family from Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The museum will also be collecting gifts for Birmingham Children’s Hospital whilst the Trail runs.
Adding extra colour to the event and historical charm were costumed characters from the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Soho House and Blakesley Hall, as well as the Snowman character from ‘A Christmas Carol’ which will soon be showing at the Birmingham Rep.
This Nativity Art Trail is open to the public and free. The Museum events are just a few of the many organised by Birmingham City Council over the Christmas season, which include the famous Frankfurt Christmas Market.
For more information on Christmas events, go to: www.birmingham.gov.uk/christmas.
