About Made in Birmingham Tour
Step inside Birmingham’s incredible industrial past and creative present with the Made in Birmingham Tour — a captivating 45-minute guided journey through some of the city’s most iconic inventions and engineering marvels.
Explore a handpicked collection of extraordinary Birmingham-built objects, including the mighty Smethwick Engine and the legendary Spitfire. Hear the fascinating stories behind these innovations and the brilliant minds and skilled hands that brought them to life — the makers who shaped a city known as the "workshop of the world."
Event information
Tour starts at 3pm, you are welcome to visit Thinktank's Signal box café from 2.30pm if you arrive early.
Ticket includes admission to Thinktank- you are welcome to spend time in the museum after the tour until the museum closes at 5pm.
Tours suitable for 16 plus.
Pre-booking recommended.
Part of our Birmingham Heritage Week Celebrations
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