Ozzy Osbourne‘s family have allowed an exhibition in Birmingham dedicated to the late Prince of Darkness to be extended.
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‘Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero’, which showcases the late icon’s most prestigious international honours, was officially opened by Sharon Osbourne on June 25 to coincide with the band’s historic homecoming concert at Villa Park on July 5.
The free exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery was scheduled to close down on September 28, but will now remain on display until January 18, 2026 due to public demand and thanks to the blessing of the Osbourne family.
The space showcases his most prestigious international honours including Grammy Awards, Rock And Roll Hall of Fame accolades, MTV awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Birmingham Walk of Stars honours and a selection of his platinum and gold discs.
It also features photography and videos that chart his journey from a working-class kid from Aston to one the world’s most recognisable rock legends.
Since the exhibition opened, the museum has welcomed more than 96,000 visitors.
The announcement comes after thousands of people lined the streets of Birmingham last week for Osbourne‘s funeral procession after he passed away on July 22, at the age of 76.
The Black Sabbath frontman was then laid to rest in the grounds of his UK mansion during a private ceremony that was attended by Elton John, members of Metallica and more.
Zak Starkey, Adam Sandler, Ghost’s Tobias Forge, Alice Cooper, Elton John, Yungblud, Billie Joe Armstrong, Jack White, Coldplay, Gojira and Jake E Lee are among the countless names who shared tributes to Ozzy after hearing about his passing.
Meanwhile, a book of condolence that allowed fans to write their own messages about what the frontman meant to them has now been closed. People queued extensively to leave their respects in the book, including the city’s Lord Mayor. It will be bound and sent to the Osbourne family.
Elsewhere, fans also came together to call for both Birmingham Airport and a stage at Download Festival to be renamed after the late singer. A Change.org petition for the former got over 5,000 signees in less than two days, and currently stands at over 63,666 signatures.
Osbourne’s death came shortly after the music icon took to the stage for the huge ‘Back To The Beginning’ gig in Birmingham on July 5 – marking his final show both as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath. While a cause of death has not been revealed, he had been dealing with a myriad of health issues for numerous years, including being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.
That final show has brought in “a ton” of money for charities Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorns Children’s Hospice, and a film documenting the gig is currently in production from Mercury Studios and set to arrive in cinemas in 2026.
