An adult and two children looking into a display case containing a fossilised ichthyosaur.

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

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

Events

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

    Elf Trail , at Thinktank.

    During opening hours from 4th Dec - 22nd Dec
    A fun, Elf-inspired trail around Thinktank.
    DetailsDrop-in
  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.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  3. An animated polar bear and peguine walking on the snow with a night sky in the background. The polar bear holds a lamp.

    Planetarium Christmas Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank.

    Christmas holiday weekdays (27 December - 3 January)
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
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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

A young girl in a Mayor's hat at the Minibrum exhibition holds her right arm up to indicate welcome

MiniBrum

A group of schoolchildren watch a film on a planetarium screen

Planetarium

A family looking at an ichthyosaur skull in a display case.

Wild Life and Marine Worlds

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.

More info
Two children looking at the Railton Land Speed Record car.

Ticket prices and information

Large exhibition space containing a Spitfire plane suspended over vintage cars and bikes

Plan your visit

An adult and child taking a selfie in front of the steam train.

How to get here

Thinktank, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG.

Thinktank opening times

Open 10am - 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday.

Christmas opening times:Closed 23 - 26 December and 1 January. Open 27 - 31 December and from 2 January.

  • Last admission to the museum is 4pm
  • Admission charges apply
  • Science Garden is free from 3pm and closes at 4pm due to light levels.**

We are open Monday – Sunday during some Birmingham school holidays.

Science Garden Closure: from 8 January to 14 February(inclusive) for winter maintenance. During this time, all visitors will receive a Science Garden voucher to return to the garden for free once it reopens.

A child on a giant human sized hamster wheel.
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Lastest news and stories

  1. Two laughing school girls wearing lab coats performing an experiment with test tubes.

    Thinktank reaches finals of School Travel Awards

    5 December 2024
  2. Front view of a car dating from 1927 on display with glass railings around it.

    Lanchester Car Honoured With Engineering Heritage Award

    8 April 2024
  3. A side view of golden coloured moth.

    Why are moths attracted to light?

    26 February 2024