Ozzy Osbourne Birmingham Exhibition Approaches 800,000 Visitors Before September 27 Closing

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery says its “Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero” exhibition has drawn nearly 800,000 visitors since it opened, and the display is set to close its doors for good on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Sharon Osbourne officially opened the free exhibition on June 25, 2025, and organizers have pushed back the closing date twice already because of continued public interest.

• Almost 800,000 people have visited since the June 25, 2025 opening
• The exhibition’s run has been extended twice due to demand
• Closing date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
• Admission remains free throughout the run

What’s Inside the Ozzy Osbourne Exhibition in Birmingham

The exhibition traces Ozzy Osbourne’s rise from a working-class childhood in Aston to global rock stardom. On display are personal belongings, photographs and video footage alongside honors such as his Grammy Awards, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame recognitions, MTV awards, and stars on both the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Birmingham Walk Of Stars, plus a number of his platinum and gold records.

One of the most talked-about pieces on view is Ozzy Osbourne’s black gothic throne, decorated with bat-wing detailing, which he sat in during his final performance at the “Back To The Beginning” show at Villa Park. Organizers added the throne to the exhibit in July 2026, timing its inclusion to the one-year mark of that concert and of Ozzy Osbourne’s death in 2025.

What Birmingham Officials Are Saying About the Exhibition’s Run

Zak Mensah and Sara Wajid, who serve as co-chief executives of Birmingham Museums Trust, said the scale of the turnout shows how much affection remains for Ozzy Osbourne both in Birmingham and internationally. Describing the throne’s arrival, they said it “has given fans another opportunity to connect with his story and his final performance in Birmingham,” calling it “an enduring symbol” of that Villa Park show and “a poignant centerpiece” of the exhibition. They urged anyone who has not yet seen the display, or who wants to return, to visit before it closes on September 27.

Birmingham City Council cabinet member for culture Councillor Deborah Harries said the exhibition has proven to be “a huge success for the city,” noting that visitors to the museum have gone on to explore other Birmingham locations tied to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. She added that Ozzy Osbourne remains one of the city’s most vivid cultural figures and that Birmingham intends to keep honoring his legacy going forward.

Sam Watson, chair of Central BID Birmingham, said the organization has been proud to help bring the exhibition to the city center in partnership with Sharon Osbourne, and described the public turnout as “fantastic,” with attendees traveling from around the world. Watson also revealed that plans are already underway for an “Ozzy Day” event in 2027, promising more to come next year.

“Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero” is staged by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Central BID Birmingham and Sharon Osbourne Management, with sponsorship from Ocean Outdoor and additional support from Birmingham City Council and Aston Villa FC.

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