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Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

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

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    All Aboard for Father’s Day , at Thinktank.

    Celebrate Dad with a day packed full of train-themed fun at Thinktank!
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    Toddler Thursday: Planetarium , at Thinktank.

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    Join our family-friendly relaxed Planetarium experience.
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    Shrapnel Boys: Life on the Home Front Museum Trail , at Thinktank.

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Gamesworld

Join us in our brand-new gaming zone, Gamesworld, for a family-friendly session featuring over 80 gaming consoles and iconic games from the 1980s to today.

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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

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MiniBrum

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Planetarium

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Science Garden

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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.

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Plan your visit

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How to get here

Thinktank, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG.

Thinktank opening times

Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.
Also open on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th May.*

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

*Open Monday – Sunday during Birmingham school holidays.

Closed on Monday 5th May.

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Lastest news and stories

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    Thinktank reaches finals of School Travel Awards

    5 December 2024