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
  2. Exhibition

    Victorian Radicals , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    10 February to 31 October 10am-5pm. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
    From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Crafts Movement.

List of Events

  1. Toddler with a big smile staring at the camera.

    Castle Kids Playgroup , at Weoley Castle.

    Every Tuesday from 20 Feb - 19 March
    Castle Kids is a Stay & Play group for children aged 0 to 5 with their parents or carers.
  2. 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
  3. Drawing of Blakesley Hall Tudor building.

    Arts Cafe Old Yardley: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow , at Blakesley Hall.

    Selected Wednesdays
    Join Arts in the Yard at Blakesley Hall for a free arts activity.
  4. 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.
  5. Pond dipping kit including nets and plastic trays in front of Sarehole Mill millpond.

    World Water Day Activities , at Sarehole Mill.

    Get hands on exploring water as a habitat and a source of power.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Two sculptures of tall thin towers in the gardens surrounded by tress and bushes, a small building is in the background

    Origins of Middle-Earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and Sarehole Guided walk , at Sarehole Mill.

    Selected Sundays
    A guided walk introducing the scenery that inspired J.R.R Tolkien.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. Warhammer models on a table.

    Kids Warhammer Club , at Weoley Castle.

    First Saturday of every month and Tuesdays in Birmingham School Holidays
    Free, drop in table-top gamming club
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. Exterior view looking up at a Jacobean Hall.

    Explore Aston Hall on a Match/Event Day , at Aston Hall.

    Selected dates
    Explore Aston Hall on an Aston Villa Football Club match / event day.
  15. 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.
  16. A child is sitting at a table glueing paper on to her artwork.

    Aston Arts Club , at Aston Hall.

    First Saturday of the month until April
    Join us for a free arts club and make something inspired by Aston Hall and its incredible history.
  17. Two adults looking at a collection of bikes and vehicles.

    Museum Collection Centre Open Day , at Museum Collection Centre.

    Behind-the-scenes access to the Birmingham Museums’ storage warehouse.
  18. Wide view of castle ruins running into distance in a field surrounded by trees

    Guided Tour of Weoley Castle , at Weoley Castle.

    First Saturday of the month
    Explore Weoley Castle with our experienced guides.
  19. 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.