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Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Award-winning science museum for fun-packed family days out.

An Out Of This World Halloween

Join us for lots of Alien adventures this October half term.

Meet The Roswells, get creative in an alien head workshop with Tat Vision, enjoy galactic theatre shows, alien-themed movies, LEGO® builds and more!

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Exhibitions and special events

  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. Paper documentation with hand written annotations open and on display.

    The Manuals that Saved Apollo 13 - Planetarium Late , at Thinktank.

    11 Oct
    An expert talk by The Space Vault Curator, Dr Michael Warner
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  3. Two people dressed as alien Roswell characters checking a map in the Science Garden at Thinktank.

    The Roswells Halloween Visit , at Thinktank.

    Come and meet our out-of-this-world visitors
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  4. An artist workshop in studio with tables and art materials, the artist is talking to children and adults.

    Alien Head Junk Modelling with Tat Vision , at Thinktank.

    Create your own wearable Alien head
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  5. A Fighter Aircraft on display suspended from the ceiling, the view is from below.

    Hawker Hurricane Celebration Day , at Thinktank.

    Celebrate 90 years since the first flight of the iconic Hawker Hurricane
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  6. 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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Inside Gamesworld with rows of computers and chairs.

Gamesworld

Join us in our brand-new gaming zone, Gamesworld, for a family-friendly session featuring over 80 gaming consoles and iconic games from the 1980s to today.

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About

Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank is the perfect day out for all ages.

Explore MiniBrum, our child-sized mini city. Visit our 4K Planetarium where you can journey to the stars! Discover a world of science in our interactive outdoor Science Garden. Learn more about Birmingham’s industrial past and see steam engines, trains, cars and planes from yesteryear. Plus, come face to face with a dinosaur and even more!

What to see

Exhibition of a small city for children to learn and play in

MiniBrum

A group of school children sitting watching a planetarium show.

Planetarium

A child in a plastic dome with water running over the top. An adult is taking a photo.

Science Garden

A family of 2 adults and a child looking at a fossilised triceratops skull.

Our top picks for you

With four floors to explore, filled to the brim with over 200 hands-on exhibits, there is plenty to see and do.

Find out about more our permanent galleries.

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Ticket prices and information

Family looking at a Spitfire plane suspended in the air.

Plan your visit

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How to get here

Thinktank opening times

Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10am–5pm.*

  • Last admission to the museum is 4.30pm
  • Admission charges apply

*Open daily, 10am–5pm, during Birmingham school holidays.

Closed: 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.

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Lastest news and stories

  1. A display with mannequin wearing orange work clothes, with large black and white photo behind and label in front.

    New HS2 exhibition opens at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

    24 September 2025
  2. Collage of photographs showing visitors in the museum spaces.

    Birmingham Museums Trust unveils ambitious strategy to create world class, inclusive museums

    18 September 2025

  3. Birmingham Museums unveils celebration seasonal programme

    11 September 2025

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Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG.