Ozzy Osbourne's Throne Unveiled at Birmingham Museum
The iconic throne used by Ozzy Osbourne during his final performance at the Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park in July 2025 has gone on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The Prince of Darkness died at the age of 76 on July 22, 2025, with causes including out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and Parkinson's disease with autonomic dysfunction, according to his death certificate.
The black dimpled chair, featuring a bat design, intricate carved skulls, and a built-in water cannon used during Black Sabbath performances, is now showcased in a glass display case as part of the museum's Working Class Hero exhibition. The throne was also used at Osbourne's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Exhibition Celebrates Ozzy's Legacy
Jez Collins from Birmingham Museum told the BBC: "Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne are synonymous with Birmingham. They've done so much for the city, and there's so much love for them in the city. It's iconic, it's up there with things like the Flying Pig from Pink Floyd, it's that level of iconic. I've literally got goosebumps looking at it."
The Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero exhibition celebrates the lifetime achievements of the Prince of Darkness and the album art of the original Black Sabbath line-up. Originally opened before Black Sabbath's farewell show, its dates have been extended due to popularity.
Free Entry Until September 27
The free-to-enter exhibition showcases Ozzy's most prestigious international honours, including Grammy Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame accolades, MTV awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars honours, and a selection of platinum and gold discs recognising millions of record sales worldwide. Photography charts his journey from "a working-class kid from Aston" to a global rock legend.
Fans can visit the display until September 27, 2026. Opening times are Wednesday to Sunday between 10am and 5pm, with seven-day-a-week access during Birmingham school holidays.
