Current and upcoming events
Planetarium Christmas Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank.
Christmas holiday weekdays (22 December - 2 January)Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
Lights, Science, Action! The Science of Light Show , at Thinktank.
29 - 31 December and 2 JanuaryFamily fun exploring the science of light.
Poetry On Demand with Bradley Taylor , at Thinktank.
Pop in to see local poet Bradley Taylor creating Poetry on Demand!Special events
Queen Heaven , at Thinktank.
–Come and celebrate the best of rock band Queen’s music in the Thinktank Planetarium
Planetarium Lates: The Flowering Desert , at Thinktank.
A live planetarium opera inspired by the experiences of Birmingham based astrophysicist.Cinema under the stars
Cinema Under the Stars: Apollo 13 , at Thinktank.
Cinema under the stars, a cinema-style screening
Cinema Under The stars: Lightyear , at Thinktank.
Cinema under the stars, a cinema-style screening
Cinema Under The stars: The Lego Movie , at Thinktank.
Cinema under the stars, a cinema-style screeningAbout
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
Our top picks for you
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
Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10am - 5pm.*
- Science Garden closes at 4pm
- Last admission to the museum is 4.30pm
- Admission charges apply
*Open daily, 10am–5pm, during Birmingham school holidays.
Closed: 22, 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.
Visit us
Address
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG.
