About
Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank is the perfect day out for all ages.
Explore MiniBrum, our child-sized mini city. Visit our 4K Planetarium where you can journey to the stars! Discover a world of science in our interactive outdoor Science Garden. Learn more about Birmingham’s industrial past and see steam engines, trains, cars and planes from yesteryear. Plus, come face to face with a dinosaur and even more!
What to see
Exhibitions and events
Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon , at Thinktank.
Launch event for a new, 360° fulldome experience featuring 10 tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon.Santa's Science Spectacular Show , at Thinktank.
Selected days during Christmas HolidaysCome and join us in the Thinktank theatre for a fun, family show about Santa.Elf Trail , at Thinktank.
Wed - Sun from 29 Nov - 23 DecA fun, Elf-inspired trail around Thinktank.Our top picks for you
With four floors to explore, filled to the brim with over 200 hands-on exhibits, there is plenty to see and do.
Find out about more our permanent galleries.
Thinktank opening times
Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm*
- Last admission to the museum is 4pm
- Admission charges apply
Closed: 24, 25 and 26 December and 1 January.
Ticket prices
The Science Garden is free from 3pm.
*During Birmingham school holidays we are open Monday – Sunday, 10am - 5pm.Address
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG.
The entrance to Thinktank is located on the ground floor, level 0.
For full details see How to Get Here.