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Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

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

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Discover dinosaurs this May half-term

There's lots going on during half-term (23–31 May), including our Fossil Fun Weekend, DinoSTORY time, Fabulous Fossil workshops and much more.

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Exhibitions and special events

  1. Picture of heads of three men at the top and one below with hands crossed against his chest against a black background

    Queen Heaven , at Thinktank.

    Selected Fridays
    Come and celebrate the best of rock band Queen’s music in the Thinktank Planetarium.
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    Dinosaur Junk Modelling with Tat Vision , at Thinktank.

    Selected Wednesdays
    Create your own wearable head.
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  3. Painting onto cardboard featuring two purple animals characters and rainbow.

    Wild Earth Movement at Thinktank , at Thinktank.

    28 May and 6 Aug
    Join us for a day full of eco friendly activities led by Wild Earth Movement.
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Cinema under the stars

  1. Jurassic Park movie poster.

    Cinema Under The Stars: Jurassic Park , at Thinktank.

    Enjoy a classic film in our planetarium.
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  2. Ice Age Sub Zero Heroes film poster on blue background.

    Cinema Under The Stars: Ice Age , at Thinktank.

    Enjoy a classic film in our planetarium.
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  3. The LEGO Movie - Fathers' Day Planetarium Screening , at Thinktank.

    Enjoy a classic LEGO film in our planetarium.
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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

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MiniBrum

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Planetarium

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Wild Life and Marine Worlds

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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

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Plan your visit

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How to get here

Thinktank opening times

Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10am - 5pm.
During Birmingham school holidays, we are open 7 days a week, 10am–5pm - see visit for dates.

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

Closed: Wednesday 3 June.

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