Half term at Thinktank

Thinktank Book tickets

Join us at Thinktank for packed half term programme!

Highlights include:

  • A special event full day event for International Women and Girls in Science day.
  • Our World From Space activities - Learn more out about satellites and how this links to our atmosphere, land and ocean.
  • The Science Garden reopens.

Thinktank will be open Monday - Sunday from 12th - 18th February. Pre-booking an admission ticket is advised to guarantee entry.

Stars in space with the text 'Our World From Space'

What's on

  1. A group of school children sitting in a planetarium with the earth above them

    Planetarium Weekend Shows , at Thinktank.

    Every weekend (until Sun 31 March)
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  2. An adult and a child playing with a wooden toy train set.

    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
  3. Makers and Machines: Creativity in the Computer Age.
    Exhibition

    Makers and Machines , at Thinktank.

    Now open (during opening hours)
    Explore the history of coding, find out more about local coders and more.
    Details
A family of 2 adults and a child looking at a fossilised triceratops skull.

What to see and do

Explore Thinktank's permanent displays.

More info
An adult and child taking a selfie in front of the steam train.

Family day out

An adult and child smiling while wearing toy hard hats while building walls with foam bricks.

Plan you visit

A smiling member of staff serving a slice of pizza to a customer over the counter.

Café and shop

A family with two adults and 2 children playing in a water feature in the Science Garden.

Science Garden