The throne, which was last seen at the “Back To The Beginning” concert, will be on display from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and we’re sure it will be a real headbanger 🤘. The black gothic-style throne was originally built for Ozzy’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction in 2024, because who doesn’t love a good throne? 🤴 It’s got bat wing motifs and all sorts of other cool stuff that will make you go “wow, Ozzy was really into bats” 🦇.
The throne will be part of the free exhibition “Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero”, which is a celebration of Ozzy’s life, music, and cultural impact 🤟. You’ll get to see all sorts of personal memorabilia, photographs, and awards, because who doesn’t love a good awards cabinet? 🏆. The exhibition has already been extended twice, because people just can’t get enough of Ozzy, and it’s welcomed over 640,000 visitors since it opened in June 2025 📈. Due to popular demand, it now runs until Sunday, September 27, 2026, so you’ve got plenty of time to check it out 📅.
Sharon Osbourne said: “As we approach the one-year anniversary of ‘Back To The Beginning’, it feels fitting that Ozzy’s throne, which has now become synonymous with his final performance, would be placed in the museum, where it can be seen by the fans who loved him” 🙏. Because, you know, what’s a museum without a throne, right? 🤷♂️. Sara Wajid and Zak Mensah, co-chief executives at Birmingham Museums Trust, said: “We are delighted to be able to display Ozzy’s throne at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. This extraordinary object is instantly recognizable to fans around the world and represents a powerful final chapter in Ozzy’s remarkable career” 🌟.
And, of course, there are plenty of other quotes from people who are excited about the throne, because who isn’t? 🤩. Councillor Deborah Harries, Birmingham City Council Cabinet Member for Culture, said: “Ozzy Osbourne is one of Birmingham’s most foremost cultural figures, and it is only right that we continue to honor his extraordinary legacy here in the city where his journey began” 🙌. The throne joins a wide range of personal memorabilia, photographs, and lifetime of awards in the exhibition, which celebrates the life, music, and cultural impact of the Birmingham-born global rock icon 🤟.
Visitors can see Ozzy’s remarkable journey from his upbringing in Aston to becoming one of the most influential and recognizable figures in rock music 🎸. And, as a special treat, you’ll get to see the throne, which is just, like, the coolest thing ever 🤩. So, if you’re a fan of Ozzy, or just like looking at old rockstar stuff, be sure to check out the exhibition 🎟. And don’t forget to take a selfie with the throne, because what’s a museum visit without a selfie, right? 📸.
The exhibition has been curated by Central BID Birmingham, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, and Sharon Osbourne Management, sponsored by Ocean Outdoor and supported by Birmingham City Council and Aston Villa FC 🤝. For opening times, visit the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery web site, because we’re not going to tell you here 🤷♂️. And, as a bonus, you’ll get to learn all about Ozzy’s death, including the fact that he died of a heart attack, and had coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease 🤕.
A private funeral service for Ozzy was held on July 31, 2025, and it was super exclusive, with only 110 of the singer’s friends and family members attending, including his SABBATH bandmates, Robert Trujillo (METALLICA), Rob Zombie, Zakk Wylde, Marilyn Manson, and Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT) 🤫. The day before the private funeral, thousands of fans gathered in the streets of Birmingham to pay tribute to Ozzy, because who doesn’t love a good tribute? 🙏. Sharon, along with their children Aimée, Kelly, and Jack, joined mourners for the emotional tribute, because family is everything, right? 👪.
Eleven months ago, Ozzy reunited with the rest of the original BLACK SABBATH lineup — guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward — for what was his final performance at the “Back To The Beginning” charity concert in their original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom 🇬🇧. At “Back To The Beginning”, Ozzy played a five-song set with his solo band — consisting of guitarist Zakk Wylde, bassist Mike Inez, keyboardist Adam Wakeman, and drummer Tommy Clufetos — before being joined by Iommi, Butler, and Ward for four classic SABBATH songs: “War Pigs”, “Iron Man”, “N.I.B.”, and “Paranoid” 🤘.
Ozzy’s solo set consisted of four songs from Osbourne’s 1980 solo debut album “Blizzard Of Ozz” — “I Don’t Know”, “Mr. Crowley”, “Suicide Solution”, and “Crazy Train” — along with his 1991 “No More Tears” ballad “Mama, I’m Coming Home” 🎸. The 76-year-old heavy metal singer sang while seated on a black throne and appeared overcome with emotion at times, because who wouldn’t be emotional when they’re playing their final show? 🙌. “You have no idea how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he told the crowd, because he’s a total softie 🤗. Photo credit: Ross Halfin (courtesy of Premier) 📸.
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