What's on

List of Exhibitions

  1. 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
More exhibitions

List of Events

  1. Toy elf in front of a spitfire plane on display at Thinktank.

    Elf Trail , at Thinktank.

    Wed - Sun from 29 Nov - 23 Dec
    A fun, Elf-inspired trail around Thinktank.
    DetailsDrop in
  2. Path to brick-built water mill buildings

    Explore Sarehole Mill , at Sarehole Mill.

    First Saturday of the month
    Enjoy the sights and sounds of our traditional 18th Century water mill at your own pace.
    DetailsBook now
  3. Wide view of castle ruins running into distance in a field surrounded by trees

    Guided Tour of Weoley Castle , at Weoley Castle.

    First Saturday of the month
    Explore Weoley Castle with our experienced guides.
    DetailsBook now
  4. A group of school children sitting in a planetarium with the earth above them

    Planetarium Weekend Shows , at Thinktank.

    Every weekend (until Sun 26 November)
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  5. A member of the learning team standing next to a table of Christmas items. She is in front of a large screen with Santa on it.

    Santa's Science Spectacular Show , at Thinktank.

    Selected days during Christmas Holidays
    Come and join us in the Thinktank theatre for a fun, family show about Santa.
    DetailsDrop in
  6. A child is sitting at a table glueing paper on to her artwork.

    Aston Arts Club , at Aston Hall.

    First Saturday of the month May - December
    Join us for a free arts club and make something inspired by Aston Hall and its incredible history.
    DetailsDrop-in
  7. Warhammer models on a table.

    Kids Warhammer Club , at Weoley Castle.

    First Saturday of every month and Tuesdays in Birmingham School Holidays
    Free, drop in table-top gamming club
    DetailsDrop-in
  8. Two sculptures of tall thin towers in the gardens surrounded by tress and bushes, a small building is in the background

    Origins of Middle-Earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and Sarehole Guided walk , at Sarehole Mill.

    Selected Sundays
    A guided walk introducing the scenery that inspired J.R.R Tolkien.
    DetailsBook now
  9. Hygge wreath on a wooden table.

    Christmas Wreath Workshop , at Sarehole Mill.

    3 Dec
    Make your own beautiful Nordic inspired Hygge Eco Christmas wreath.
    DetailsSold out
  10. Toddler with a big smile staring at the camera.

    Castle Kids Playgroup , at Weoley Castle.

    Every Tuesday from 7 Nov - 19 Dec
    Castle Kids is a Stay & Play group for children aged 0 to 5 with their parents or carers.
    DetailsDrop-in
  11. A staff member talking to two people

    Thinktank Taster Tour , at Thinktank.

    Selected Thursdays
    Join us for a taster tours of the museum followed by a planetarium show.
    DetailsBook now
  12. 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
  13. Santa in a red suit with white beard welcoming a child who is shown from the back.

    Santa at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall.

    9-10 Dec
    Meet Santa and see Blakesley dressed for Christmas.
    DetailsSold out
  14. Two orange pomanders in a bowl with cinnamon sticks and holy.

    Christmas Craft Market , at Blakesley Hall.

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    Free entry to our festive market and purchase locally made crafts and gifts.
    DetailsDrop-in
  15. Exterior view looking up at a Jacobean Hall.

    Explore Aston Hall on a Match/Event Day , at Aston Hall.

    Selected dates
    Explore Aston Hall on an Aston Villa Football Club match / event day.
    DetailsBook now

  16. Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon , at Thinktank.

    31 Oct - 16 December on selected dates
    New 360° fulldome experience featuring 10 tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon.
    DetailsBook now
  17. A decorated Christmas tree in a grand hall with wood panelled walls and paintings on the wall.

    Aston Alive: Christmases Past , at Aston Hall.

    See the Hall dressed for Christmas and join costumed characters from years gone by.
    DetailsSold out
  18. 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
  19. Santa sitting by a window and waving, surrounded by festive fairy lights

    Santa and a Slice at Sarehole Mill , at Sarehole Mill.

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    Visit Santa's Grotto and grab a slice of pizza at Sarehole Mill.
    DetailsBook now
  20. A group of people sitting facing a person. They are in a large ornate wood panelled room with a decorated Christmas tree.

    Christmas Tales from the Court of King Arthur , at Aston Hall.

    Listen to two tales of Medieval Yuletide splendour fit for the Court of Camelot.
    DetailsBook now
  21. A group of school children sitting in a planetarium with the earth above them

    Planetarium Christmas Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank.

    Christmas holiday weekdays (until Fri 5 Jan)
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  22. A staff member doing a science experiment with fire and flames shooting out of a bottle

    Tripping the Light - A Fantastic Show , at Thinktank.

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    Family fun exploring the science of light
    DetailsDrop-in
  23. Close up of a planet with text overlayed that reads 'The planets 360'.

    The Planets 360 (Classical) , at Thinktank.

    Weekends in Jan
    The Planets 360 is a re-imagining of British composer Gustav Holst’s The Planets orchestral suite.
    DetailsBook now

  24. Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon , at Thinktank.

    Launch event for a new, 360° fulldome experience featuring 10 tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon.
    DetailsBook now