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Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

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

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

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

A child in a giant hamster wheel.

Science Garden

Special events

  1. A child and adult sitting in the Planetarium. The child is looking up at the ceiling.

    Toddler Thursday: Planetarium , at Thinktank.

    Selected Thursdays
    Join our family-friendly relaxed Planetarium experience.
    DetailsBook on arrival
  2. A man standing next to and looking into a piece machinery

    Planetarium Lates: The Origin of Gin , at Thinktank.

    Hear tales of the origins of Gin.
    DetailsBook now
  3. Two children in the doctors and vets area. One is dressed up as a vet and holding a toy cat.

    Morning Explorers , at Thinktank.

    Second Saturday of each month
    Autism friendly mornings. Explore the museum at a quieter time, before we open to the public.
    DetailsBook now
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Plan your visit

Family day out

Thinktank is designed to be a family friendly science museum. Expect interactive exhibits throughout the museum and plenty of opportunities to press buttons, dance, play games and learn through play.

Get hands on and have fun!

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Ticket prices and information

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Membership

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News

Thinktank Opening Times:

Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.
Also open bank holiday Monday 1st and 8th May.

Last admission to the museum is 4pm.

The Science Garden is free from 3pm.

During Birmingham School holidays we are open Monday – Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

Address

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
Millennium Point
Birmingham
B4 7XG

For full details on getting to Thinktank see How to Get Here.

The entrance to Thinktank is located on the ground floor, level 0.