
MiniBrum
MiniBrum is Thinktank’s very own mini city, where children are in charge!
This exciting child-sized world, aimed at under 8s, features several different play zones including a transport area, shops, park and construction site with slide. There are also specifically designed sensory areas for babies.

Planetarium
Step inside Thinktank’s Planetarium and explore the outer reaches of space, get up close to constellations, journey through the night-sky and adventure through the solar system!

Science Garden
The Science Garden is an outdoor discovery space packed with surprises and fun activities for the whole family. It offers an adventurous and entertaining day out, bringing themes of engineering, mechanics and transportation to life through over 30 hands-on exhibits.

Wild Life and Marine Worlds
Explore the diversity of life on Earth from the past and present, and even come face to face with a dinosaur!

Smethwick Engine and Power Up
See the mighty engines that helped drive the Industrial Revolution, including the jewel in Thinktank’s collection the Smethwick Engine.

Spitfire Gallery
View the Spitfire and explore how it was built. You can also learn about the science behind how aircraft fly.

Our Changing Planet
Our Changing Planet is perfect for older children and adults to learn how human invention and behaviour has impacted the world around us.
At a time when climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity, this gallery, featuring over 150 fascinating items, explores how humans have changed the world and how these changes are affecting the wildlife around us.

Move it
Explore the incredible cars, bikes, planes, train and tram built in and used around Birmingham.
Birmingham has always been a city in motion, but what made it such a major hub of transport during the industrial revolution?