List of Exhibitions

  1. Exhibition

    Victorian Radicals , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm, until at least Christmas 2024
    From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts and Crafts Movement.
  2. A black and white photo depicting two mating lions against a backdrop of storm clouds lit by the setting sun.
    Exhibition

    Wildlife Photographer of the Year , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open from 24 Oct 2024 - 20 Apr 2025, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm.
    Visit the world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum.
  3. Exhibition

    Modern Muse by Arpita Shah , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open from 24 Oct, Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm.
    A series of portraits of local South Asian women by internationally-recognised artist Arpita Shah.
    Details
  4. Exhibition

    Curtis Holder: Drawing Carlos Acosta , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open from 24 Oct, Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm.
    Drawings by award-winning artist Curtis Holder, featuring his portrait of Carlos Acosta, Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet.
    Details
  5. A painting of a group of women sitting inside.
    Exhibition

    Deviance & Difference , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open from 24 Oct - 8 Dec, Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm.
    Curated by Osman Yousefzada featuring artworks by art graduates alongside Birmingham’s historic art collection.
    Details
  6. 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

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

    Planetarium Weekend Shows , at Thinktank.

    Every weekend
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
  3. Two children stand in the long gallery which is a long wood panelled room. The children are holding clipboards and pencils.

    Halloween Trail , at Aston Hall.

    Sat 26 - Sun 27 Oct and Fri 1 - Sun 3 Nov
    Take part in our spooky Halloween trail around the hall.
  4. A family group talking to a staff member who is dressed in historic clothes.

    Aston Hall: Gruesome Tour , at Aston Hall.

    Join us to hear about the grottier side of Jacobean life in this family friendly tour.
  5. Staff member dressed as a scientist stretching out slime in her hands and looking shocked.

    Gross Encounters Family Show , at Thinktank.

    A gross-out guide to your anatomy with live science demonstrations.
  6. LEGO car

    LEGO Creature Workshop , at Thinktank.

    Join our family LEGO coding workshop to create and program your own LEGO creature!
  7. The Den space with cushions on the floor, seat and digital screen with a graphic of bones and skulls that reads 'Funny Bones'.

    Spine-tingling Stories: Funnybones , at Thinktank.

    Join us for a captivating storytelling adventure that will bring Halloween to life in the most thrilling way!
  8. Balance , at Thinktank.

    A mesmerising dance theatre performance, inspiring wonder and appreciation of the human body.
  9. Group of yellow fungi growing on the ground.

    Fascinating Fungi , at Thinktank.

    Wednesday 30th October
    Meet our Natural Sciences Curator and find out about the fascinating world of fungi
  10. An insect (Rhopalus subrufus) on a green leaf.

    Feeding the Future: Using Insects as Food and Feed , at Thinktank.

    Join us at this exciting and topical panel debate where the Royal Entomological Society will introduce using insects as food and look at the challenges and opportunities faced.
  11. The Neverending Story movie poster.

    The NeverEnding Story , at Thinktank.

    Join us for a family friendly film screening of The Neverending Story in our planetarium.
  12. Blade Runner movie poster.

    Blade Runner: Final Cut , at Thinktank.

    Join us for this special film screening of Blade Runner: Final Cut in our planetarium.
  13. Ghostbusters movie poster.

    Ghostbusters , at Thinktank.

    Join us for a family friendly film screening of Ghostbusters in our planetarium.
  14. A group of 2 adults and 3 children are doing a creepy pose to the camera. They are dressed in Halloween costume as witches.

    Spooky Science Night: Trick-or-Treat , at Thinktank.

    Join us for trick-or-treating in the safety of the museum, Halloween-inspired activities and exploring the museum after dark!
  15. The Thing movie poster.

    The Thing , at Thinktank.

    Join us for this special film screening of The Thing in our planetarium.
  16. E.T. movie poster.

    E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial , at Thinktank.

    Join us for a family friendly film screening of E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial in our planetarium.
  17. Pink Floyd's The Wall movie poster.

    Pink Floyd: The Wall , at Thinktank.

    Join us for this special film screening of Pink Floyd: The Wall in our planetarium.
  18. 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.
  19. A staff member talking to two people

    Made in Birmingham Tour , at Thinktank.

    Selected Thursdays.
    Guided tour of the best Thinktank collections that were made in Birmingham.
  20. 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.
  21. Graphic of a man with the text 'Sweet Patootee Arts presents Turning Point'.

    Turning Point , at Thinktank.

    A Film Screening of a Black heritage comedy melodrama of 4 stories set in Barbados and Jamaica