A family with two adults and 2 children playing in a water feature in the Science Garden.

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Award-winning science museum for fun-packed family days out.

Exhibitions and events

  1. LEGO car

    LEGO WeDo Wednesdays , at Thinktank.

    Wednesdays during the summer holidays (24th July - 28th August)
    Join our family LEGO coding workshop to create your own LEGO invention!
    DetailsBook now
  2. A staff member holding a cricket bat while outside in the Science Garden.

    Game On! The Science of Sport , at Thinktank.

    Monday to Saturday from 22 July - 31 August
    Discover the science behind some of your favourite sports and learn all about how athletes use Newton's three laws of motion.
    DetailsDrop-in
  3. A group of school children sitting in a planetarium with the earth above them

    Planetarium Weekend Shows , at Thinktank.

    Every weekend
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
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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

A young girl in a Mayor's hat at the Minibrum exhibition holds her right arm up to indicate welcome

MiniBrum

A group of schoolchildren watch a film on a planetarium screen

Planetarium

A child in a plastic dome with water running over the top. An adult is taking a photo.

Science Garden

A family of 2 adults and a child looking at a fossilised triceratops skull.

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.

More info
Two children looking at the Railton Land Speed Record car.

Ticket prices and information

Large exhibition space containing a Spitfire plane suspended over vintage cars and bikes

Plan your visit

An adult and child taking a selfie in front of the steam train.

How to get here

Thinktank, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG.

Thinktank opening times

Open 10am - 5pm Monday - Sunday.*

  • Last admission to the museum is 4pm
  • Admission charges apply
  • Science Garden is free from 3pm

*We are open Wednesday – Sunday during Birmingham term time.

A child on a giant human sized hamster wheel.
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Lastest news and stories

  1. Front view of a car dating from 1927 on display with glass railings around it.

    Lanchester Car Honoured With Engineering Heritage Award

    8 April 2024
  2. A side view of golden coloured moth.

    Why are moths attracted to light?

    26 February 2024
  3. Black and white photo of a lady (Steve Shirley) sitting working with computer machinery to the side and behind.

    A Programming Pioneer

    9 February 2024