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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.

Closed 24 - 26 December.

Prices:

On the door prices below, book online in advance for the best prices.

  • Adult (age 16-64) £14.00
  • Child (3-15 years) £10.25
  • Child (under 3 years) FREE
  • Senior (age 65+) £12.00
  • Concession (Students 18+/Benefits. Excludes over 60s)* £10.25
  • Planetarium show (not included in Thinktank ticket price) £2.50
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About

Thinktank, Birmingham's award winning science museum, offers an enlightening and fun packed day out for the family.
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MiniBrum

A major new interactive gallery for under 8s is now open at Thinktank. 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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What's On

Find out what's on now and what's coming up at Thinktank.
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Thinktank Elf Hunt

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The Elves are visiting Thinktank to make sure that everyone is behaving themselves over the festive period! 
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1 Dec 2019 - 23 Dec 2019
10.00am - 5.00pm
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Planetarium Lates: Planets 360

Special Event
Planets 360 (Classic), Holst's Planet Suite, with awe inspiring solar system visuals.
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13 Dec 2019 - 13 Dec 2019
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Book tickets £10.00
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£3 after 3pm on Term Time Weekdays

Activity
Visit Thinktank for £3 per person after 3pm on weekdays during term-time (excluding bank holidays). 
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4 Nov 2019 - 20 Dec 2019
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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 8 venues and other exclusive benefits!
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Café & Shop

We have a number of outlets selling food and drink, to keep you fuelled up whilst you explore the museum. We hope to see you for lunch soon!
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Visit Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum for amazing family days out! Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank is the perfect day out for all ages.
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