What's on in Family

List of Events

  1. Clapper board which reads 'BMAG on Film the Locationist' alongside a photo of two people on a street holding a photo.

    The Locationist Presents: BMAG on Film , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Selected Sundays
    A bespoke tour of iconic buildings and nearby film and TV locations.
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  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.
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  3. Illustration with lots of hands holding pride flags, the text reads 'Pride in STEM day'.

    Pride in STEM Day , at Thinktank.

    Join us for a full day of activities celebrating International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM.
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  4. Racks in a large storage area containing stone sculptures

    Saturday Explore the Museum Collection Centre , at Museum Collection Centre.

    Select Saturdays
    Explore the vast range of objects in our stored collections.
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  5. A child and adult sitting in the Planetarium. The child is looking up at the ceiling.

    Toddler Thursday , at Thinktank.

    Selected Thursdays
    Join our family-friendly relaxed Planetarium experience.
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  6. Tudor Christmas Tours at Blakesley Hall , at Blakesley Hall.

    Selected Thursdays in December
    Join us for a costumed festive guided tour exploring Tudor Christmas traditions.
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  7. Movie poster of The Muppets Christmas Carol.

    Christmas Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol , at Thinktank.

    Cinema under the stars in a cinema-style screening.
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  8. Santa at the entrance to Thinktank with sign that reads 'Welcome to Thinktank'.

    Breakfast with Santa at Thinktank , at Thinktank.

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    Start your day with Breakfast with Santa.
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  9. A group of staff dressed in festive jumpers and hats are next to Santa in a cafe.

    Breakfast with Santa at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Start your day with Breakfast with Santa.
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  10. Santa Claus in classic red suit holding lantern, sitting beside a decorated, glowing Christmas tree.

    Santa's Workshop at Thinktank , at Thinktank.

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    Create Christmas memories at Thinktank.
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  11. Spot Santa at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Can you find Santa exploring Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery?
    DetailsDrop-in
  12. Santa Claus hands a wrapped gift to a child near a decorated Christmas tree.

    Santa's Workshop at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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    Create Christmas memories at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
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  13. Elf Movie poster.

    Christmas Cinema: Elf , at Thinktank.

    Cinema under the stars, a cinema-style screening.
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  14. A dimly lit Great Hall decorated with candles and Christmas tree.

    Aston by Candlelight: A Christmas Tour , at Aston Hall.

    10-13 and 17-18 Dec
    Step back in time and see where our modern Christmas celebrations started from as we take you on a Christmas guided tour.
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  15. A group of morris dancer in costume dancing in a room.

    A Winter Tradition with the Brummie Gems , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Join the Brummie Gems Molly Dancers for a lively performance of traditional Molly dancing!
    DetailsDrop-in
  16. A staff member doing a science experiment with fire and flames shooting out of a bottle

    Lights, Science, Action! The Science of Light Show , at Thinktank.

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    Family fun exploring the science of light.
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