Events

  1. Toy elf in front of a spitfire plane on display at Thinktank.

    Elf Trail , at Thinktank.

    During opening hours from 4th Dec - 22nd Dec
    A fun, Elf-inspired trail around Thinktank.
  2. 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.
  3. An animated polar bear and peguine walking on the snow with a night sky in the background. The polar bear holds a lamp.

    Planetarium Christmas Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank.

    Christmas holiday weekdays (27 December - 3 January)
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.

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

Thinktank opening times

Open 10am - 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday.*

  • Last admission to the museum is 4pm
  • Admission charges apply
  • Science Garden is free from 3pm and closes at 4pm due to light levels.**

*We are open Monday – Sunday during Birmingham school holidays.

Christmas opening times: Closed on 23 to 26 December and 1 January. Open on 27 to 31 December and from 2 January.

A child on a giant human sized hamster wheel.
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