Events
Elf Trail , at Thinktank.
During opening hours from 4th Dec - 22nd DecA fun, Elf-inspired trail around Thinktank.Planetarium Weekend Shows , at Thinktank.
Every weekendJoin us for one of our planetarium shows.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
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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.
Thinktank opening times
Ticket pricesOpen 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.