About Cinema Under the Stars: Dunkirk

Step into our Thinktank Planetarium for a cinema-style screening. Unwind and enjoy a specially selected themed film in a setting designed to inspire curiosity and wonder.

This month's feature: Dunkirk

Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Commonwealth and Empire, and France are surrounded by the German Army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.

Film Rating : 12

Enjoy a day full of activities on Spitfire weekend through the museum, celebrating 90 years since the first flight of the legendary Spitfire aeroplane, the aircraft that played a crucial role in Britain’s WWII defence, with roots in Birmingham’s own proud engineering heritage.

Event Information

Doors open from 7pm to explore the Museum

Film starts at 7.30pm

Pre-booking essential as places are limited.

This film was not made to be projected in a full-dome format, but we will be using our big cinema screen inside the dome.

Please note: Doors will close at the start of the screening. Late admission will not be permitted to avoid disruption.

Access to the Planetarium is from Level 0, the Main Entrance of the Thinktank Science Museum.