What's on in Children and Families

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What's on for families across Birmingham Museums.

List of Exhibitions

  1. Black and white photo of an astronaut on the moon with USA flag next to him.
    Exhibition

    The Space Vault Exhibition , at Thinktank.

    Open during venue opening times
    Visit one of the UK’s largest private collections of space artefacts from human space exploration.
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  2. Exhibition space with life size 3D woolly mammoth.
    Exhibition

    GIANTS , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Open daily in August, 10am–5pm. From September, open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm. 2 August - 2 November 2025.
    A family-friendly exhibition, featuring life-sized 3D models, skeletons, hands-on activities and digital projections.
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More exhibitions

List of Events

  1. Grimwood Museum Adventures - join us this summer holiday.

    The Grimwood Museum Adventure Trail , at Thinktank.

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    Part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums
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  2. Grimwood Museum Adventures - join us this summer holiday.

    The Grimwood Museum Adventure Trail , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums
    DetailsBook now
  3. An arched structure made out of foam blocks of different shapes.

    Moonbase Construction Zone , at Thinktank.

    Daily during summer holidays (Mon 21 July to Sun 31 August)
    Use our Imagination Playground blocks to embark on a lunar engineering challenge!
    DetailsDrop-in (included in admission)
  4. A family of one child and two adults are looking at museum toys on display in a cabinet. The child is pointing to an object in the cabinet that it out of view.

    Toys of Yesteryear , at Museum Collection Centre.

    Fridays in August
    Join us for a family-friendly celebration of toys, past and present, and explore our museum stores.
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  5. People walking up a path to brick-built water mill building, fence and millpond to the left and planting to the right of the people.

    Heritage and Habitat Family Crafts at Sarehole Mill , at Sarehole Mill.

    Every Friday from 25 Jul - 29 Aug
    Hands on activities in our historic green spaces
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  6. Grimwood Museum Adventures - join us this summer holiday.

    The Grimwood Museum Adventure Trail , at Sarehole Mill.

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    Part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums
    DetailsDrop in
  7. Grimwood Museum Adventures - join us this summer holiday.

    The Grimwood Museum Adventure Trail , at Blakesley Hall.

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    Part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums
    DetailsDrop in
  8. Grimwood Museum Adventures - join us this summer holiday.

    The Grimwood Museum Adventure Trail , at Aston Hall.

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    Part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums
    DetailsDrop in
  9. A member of staff launching a DIY model rocket in the gardens.

    Rocket Lab , at Thinktank.

    Mon, Wed and Fri from 21 Jul - 29 Aug
    Build and launch your very own rocket!
    DetailsDrop-in
  10. A group of school children sitting watching a planetarium show.

    Planetarium Summer Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank.

    Summer holiday weekdays (22 July - 30 August)
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  11. A small group of people admiring something out of view in an art gallery

    Astonishingly Aston , at Aston Hall.

    Fridays
    A guided tour of Aston Hall with a changing schedule of exciting and interesting tours.
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  12. A group of people standing inside the Great Hall at Blakesley Hall, listening to a member of staff

    Discovery Tour at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall.

    Thursdays and Fridays
    A guided tour of this fascinating Tudor building.
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  13. A group of school children sitting watching a planetarium show.

    Planetarium Weekend Shows , at Thinktank.

    Every weekend
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  14. A child wearing lab coat putting liquid into a canister.

    Sunday Kitchen Science , at Thinktank.

    Every Sunday this summer
    Hands on Science experiments for curious minds
    DetailsDrop-in
  15. A group of children are outside in a garden looking at something in a flowerbed. One child holds a clipboard.

    Heritage and Habitat Family Crafts at Aston Hall , at Aston Hall.

    Every Sunday from 27 Jul - 31 Aug
    Hands on activities in our historic green spaces
    DetailsBook now
  16. Close up of two children sitting and drawing at an easel in a gallery.

    Marvellous Makers , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Every Sunday this summer
    Weekly, hands-on creative workshops
    DetailsDrop in
  17. Trees and grounds of Weoley Castle ruins with part of the ruin in the background.

    Nature Explorers at Weoley Castle , at Weoley Castle.

    Tuesdays from 22 July - 26 August
    Join us at Weoley Castle for a summer of forest fun and adventure with our Forest School certified leaders.
    DetailsBook now
  18. A person dressed as an astronaut sitting on the floor reading a book with model planets around them.

    Stargazers Storytime , at Thinktank.

    Tues and Thur from 22 Jul – 28 Aug
    Join us on a magical storytelling adventure, where we watch the night sky come alive, chase meteors, and discover the wonders of space!
    DetailsDrop-in
  19. A adult and a child are outside in a garden. The child holds a small plastic container and they both are looking into it.

    Heritage and Habitat Family Crafts at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall.

    Every Wednesday from 23 Jul - 27 Aug
    Hands on activities in our historic green spaces
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  20. A smiling child looks at the camera. She sits at a table and in front of her is a piece of paper. An adult is smiling in the background.

    Arts Club: Summer Fun at the Museum , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Every Wednesday in the summer holidays
    Join us for some hands-on summer fun at the Museum!
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  21. Two children and adults looking at paintings on display.

    My First Museum Tour - Summer Holidays , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Thursdays from 24 July - 28 August
    Come and join us at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for our My First Museum Tour, aimed at young families who would like a child friendly tour of the Museum.
    DetailsBook now
  22. Image with a group of human sized Roswell Alien costumes

    Stellar Space Day , at Thinktank.

    Blast off into a world of cosmic adventure with a day filled with space-themed fun!
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  23. A family of one child and two adults are looking at museum toys on display in a cabinet. The child is pointing to an object in the cabinet that it out of view.

    Museum Collection Centre: Birmingham Heritage Week Open Day , at Museum Collection Centre.

    Family-friendly day with behind-the-scenes access to the Birmingham Museums’ storage warehouse.
    DetailsBook now
  24. Close up of hands doing a craft activity and sticking a feather to a piece of paper.

    Alien Creation Station , at Thinktank.

    Monday 27th to Friday 31st October at 11:00am – 12:30am and 2:00 – 3:30pm
    Get hands on designing your own alien life and the planet your creation lives on.
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