Exhibitions and events

  1. Balance , at Thinktank.

    A mesmerising dance theatre performance, inspiring wonder and appreciation of the human body.
  2. A group of 2 adults and 3 children are doing a creepy pose to the camera. They are dressed in Halloween costume as witches.

    Spooky Science Night: Trick-or-Treat , at Thinktank.

    Join us for trick-or-treating in the safety of the museum, Halloween-inspired activities and exploring the museum after dark!
  3. LEGO car

    LEGO Creature Workshop , at Thinktank.

    Join our family LEGO coding workshop to create and program your own LEGO creature!

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

Thinktank opening times

Open 10am - 5pm, Wednesday - Sunday.*

  • Last admission to the museum is 4pm
  • Admission charges apply
  • Science Garden is free from 3pm and it will close at 4pm from 6 November due to light levels.

*We are open Monday – Sunday during Birmingham school holidays. Closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

A child on a giant human sized hamster wheel.
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