A person helping someone with an interactive activity featuring electronics.

Black STEAM

Thinktank Drop-in

About Black STEAM

BLAST Fest presents the 13th Black STEAM Showcase & Family Learning Day.

Celebrating Black brilliance and living history makers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Join them at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum for a day of discovery, creativity and community. 

This year, Black STEAM is focusing on 'cities'. Enjoy a day full of engaging workshops, fun activities and incredible talks by mathematicians, scientists, engineers, artists, and storytellers. 

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  • Black Steam 2026
  • Five people on a stage having a discussion with a montage graphic behind.
  • Welcome to Thinktank Birmingham sign at entrance to building
  • A large gallery space with Spitfire hanging from the ceiling with motorcycles and other vehicles below.
  • A gallery space with a large sign with 'Find your Future' on the entrance.
  • People observe a humanoid robot displayed in a dimly lit, modern exhibition space.
  • A person handing items to a volunteer over a table.
  • A smiling person behind a display table.
  • A person helping someone with an interactive activity featuring electronics.
  • An interactive activity with wires attached to devices on a table.
  • Close up of children's hands drawing on paper.

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