List of Exhibitions

  1. Makers and Machines: Creativity in the Computer Age.
    Exhibition

    Makers and Machines , at Thinktank.

    Now open (during opening hours)
    Explore the history of coding, find out more about local coders and more.
    Details

List of Events

  1. A family waving their hands in the air interacting with an exhibit.

    Women in Science Trail , at Thinktank.

    11 Feb - 7 Apr
    Explore the museum to celebrate international day of women and girls in science
  2. A child and adult sitting in the Planetarium. The child is looking up at the ceiling.

    Toddler Thursday: Planetarium , at Thinktank.

    Selected Thursdays
    Join our family-friendly relaxed Planetarium experience.
  3. A staff member demonstrating forces by pulling a small toy car on a table.

    Weekend Science Busking , at Thinktank.

    Weekends during term time
    Join us for some hands-on science activities.
  4. Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon , at Thinktank.

    Feb - March on selected dates
    New 360° fulldome experience featuring 10 tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon.
  5. A group of schoolchildren watch a film on a planetarium screen

    Planetarium Easter Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank.

    Easter holiday weekdays
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
  6. A Learning Officer holding a planet earth outfit while performing a show with screen in background that ready 'Our World From Space'.

    Our World from Space Family Show , at Thinktank.

    Weekdays from 25 Mar - 5 Apr
    Come and join us in the Thinktank theatre for a fun, family show about Our World from Space.
  7. A staff member demonstrating forces by pulling a small toy car on a table.

    Our World from Space Busking , at Thinktank.

    Weekdays from 25 Mar - 5 Apr
    Come and join us in finding out why satellites are so important
  8. A adult and child smiling while sitting on the side of a soft play area.

    Stay and Play , at Thinktank.

    27 Mar & 3 Apr
    Join us for a sensory play session for children aged 6 months to 3 years.
  9. A staff member talking to two people

    Meet the Experts , at Thinktank.

    Selected dates
    Get a chance to talk face to face with some real scientists and STEM professionals from Birmingham and beyond!
  10. Rosa with computer equipment, drawing machine, and paper on table and 3 people around the table.

    Cinematica , at Thinktank.

    Meet digital artist creating 'mind-controlled' art.
  11. An adult and a child playing with a wooden toy train set.

    Morning Explorers , at Thinktank.

    Second Saturday of each month
    Autism friendly mornings. Explore the museum at a quieter time, before we open to the public.