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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

Opening Times: 

Open 7 days a week daily (including bank holidays) 10am - 5pm.
Last admission at 4pm.

Current Prices:

For entry up to and including 24th May, for new prices see the Visit  page.

  • Adult (includes over 60s) £13.50
  • Concession (Students/Benefits. Excludes over 60s) £9.75
  • Child (3-15 years) £9.75
  • Child (under 3 years) FREE
  • Family of 3 (max 2 adults) £33.00
  • Family of 4 (max 2 adults) £41.00
  • Family of 5 (max 2 adults) £50.00
  • Planetarium show (not included in Thinktank ticket price) £2.50
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Thinktank

MiniBrum, a new mini city space for under 8s, will open to the public on Saturday 25 May.

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MiniBrum

A major new interactive gallery for under 8s is opening May Half Term. MiniBrum is Thinktank’s very own mini city, where children are in charge!
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Planetarium

The new 4k planetarium system has brighter, sharper images and crystal clear surround-sound. It the only one of its kind in the West Midlands.
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Become a Member

Want money off at our shops and cafes, exclusive benefits, and free access to our sites for a whole year? Become a member of Birmingham Museums today!
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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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Destination Space, Moon Show

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Fifty years ago, the first two humans landed on the Moon. Join us for a fun action packed family show as we learn about the Apollo program, what it...
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27 May 2019 - 31 May 2019
1.00pm - 1.30pm
No booking required
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Smethwick Engine Steaming Day

Special Event
One of the jewels in Thinktank’s collection is the Smethwick Engine, the oldest working steam engine in the world. It was the first engine in the w...
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29 May 2019 - 29 May 2019
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World Oceans Weekend

Special Event
Thinktank will be celebrating world oceans day with a water themed weekend like no other!
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8 Jun 2019 - 9 Jun 2019
11.00am - 4.00pm
No booking required
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£3 after 3pm on Term Time Weekdays

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Visit Thinktank for £3 per person after 3pm on weekdays during term-time (excluding bank holidays).
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29 Apr 2019 - 24 May 2019
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Marine Worlds Gallery

Discover the Thinktank Ichthyosaur, an almost 200 million year old giant sea monster from the time of the dinosaurs. Explore the other animals from...
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Thinktank, Birmingham's Science Museum

Find out more about Thinktank museum and the passion the Thinktank team have for encouraging kids to learn about science!
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