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

Millennium Point, Curzon Street
Birmingham, B4 7XG
0121 348 8000 Directions

Opening times and prices

Thinktank is open  Wednesday – Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

During Birmingham half term (25th - 31st October) Thinktank will be open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

Last admission is 4pm.

Pre-booking recommended.

Prices

Free to members.

  • Adult (age 16-64) £14.00
  • Child (3-15 years) £10.25
  • Child (under 3 years) FREE
  • Senior (age 65+) £12.00
  • Concession (NUS Students/Benefits. Excludes over 60s)* £10.25
  • Planetarium show (not included in Thinktank ticket price) £2.50
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MiniBrum

MiniBrum is Thinktank’s very own mini city, where children are in charge! 
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Planetarium

A planetarium is a theatre under a dome, specially designed to help you explore astronomy, space, and the night sky. Inside a planetarium, images a...
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Science Garden

The Science Garden is an outdoor discovery space packed with surprises and fun activities for the whole family. It offers an adventurous and entert...
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What's On

Find out more about our online events and what's coming up at Thinktank.
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Spooky Stay & Play

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Come along to the Den classroom, in MiniBrum on level 3 for our Halloween themed sensory play session. Join us for creative, interactive and senso...
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28 Oct 2021 - 28 Oct 2021
10.15am - 12.15pm
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Trick or Treat Show

Special Event
Come and join our family show, where every treat or treat decision will lead to either a delightful magical experiment or a horrible disgusting exp...
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25 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021
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Become a Member

Become a Birmingham Museums member today and enjoy 12 months of inspirational days out, with FREE access to our venues and other exclusive benefits!
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Christmas Parties

Celebrate Christmas in style with a unique and stunning settings for your Christmas party.
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Schools

Birmingham Museums Trust offer a wide range of experiences from on-site sessions, our online sessions and to our Museum in a Box loans service....
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Adult and Toddler Ticket Offer at Thinktank

The Adult and Toddler ticket offer at Thinktank is back! Head to Thinktank on weekdays during Birmingham term-time and take advantage of some great savings with our adult and toddler (3-5 years old...
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Halloween activities to try at home

Check out our four Halloween-inspired science activities for you to try at home this half term! From squealing balloons to foamy-mouth monsters there is a range of activities for families to try! ...
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