October Half Term

We've conjured up a cauldron of frightful fun to keep your family entertained this October half term at Birmingham Museums!

Highlights:

  • Out of this World Halloween events at Thinktank
  • Alien themed movies at Thinktank
  • Themed trails at Blakesley Hall and Aston Hall
  • Pumpkins on the pond at Sarehole Mill
  • Plus lots more!
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All our half term events

  1. A small group of people admiring something out of view in an art gallery

    Astonishingly Aston Guided Tour , at Aston Hall.

    Selected Fridays
    A guided tour of Aston Hall with a changing schedule of exciting and interesting tours.
    DetailsBook now
  2. A child wearing lab coat putting liquid into a canister.

    Kitchen Science , at Thinktank.

    Saturdays and Sundays
    Hands on Science experiments for curious minds
    DetailsDrop-in
  3. Close up of two children sitting and drawing at an easel in a gallery.

    Marvellous Makers , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Sundays
    Weekly, hands-on creative workshops
    DetailsDrop in
A family looking at an ichthyosaur skull in a display case.

Visit Thinktank

Thinktank will be open Monday - Sunday during the half term (27 October - Sunday 2 November).

With four floors to explore, filled with over 200 hands-on exhibits, Thinktank is fun and educational day out for all the family.

Pre-booking is recommended.

More info

Halloween-inspired activities to do at home

We have some fun activities for you to try at home too!

Try out our Kitchen Science experiments and make your own creepy camera obscura or slime, or make foamy monsters, a squealing balloon and freaky hands.

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Spooky Science

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Halloween Activities