Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.
Also open on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February.
Thinktank opening times
Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.*
Also open on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February.
- Last admission to the museum is 4pm
- Admission charges apply
- Science Garden is free from 3pm and closes at 4pm due to light levels.**
*Open Monday – Sunday during Birmingham school holidays.
Getting here
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
Millennium Point
Birmingham
B4 7XG
The entrance to Thinktank is located on the ground floor, level 0.
Book tickets
Pre-book your tickets to guarantee and speed up entry to the museum, particularly at busy times such as weekends and school holidays.
- Alternatively you can buy tickets on arrival, subject to availability.
- General admission is to free to members, pre-booking is advised.
Please do not visit us if you are feeling unwell, have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in contact with anyone that has had the virus in the last 10 days. You can reschedule your visit by contacting us.
Tickets are not refundable.
Facilities
- Baby changing room
- Bike racks
- Café facilities
- Car park available (operated by Birmingham City Council, charges apply)
- Cash machine within Millennium Point
- Highchairs are available in the café and coffee corner
- Lockers
- Microwave available for bottle/ food warming
- Picnic area
- Shop
- Toilets on all levels, including Disabled Toilets
- Prayer facilities made available on request
- Quiet Room made available on request
- Free WiFi
Visitor information
Photography
Photography is allowed (unless stated otherwise) but not for commercial use. Please respect the privacy of other visitors when taking photographs. No tripods, selfie-sticks or flash photography.
Bag Searches
Please be advised that Birmingham Museums reserves the right to undertake searches of bags and personal property, and to refuse entry. We Thank you for your cooperation.
Weapons policy
No weapons are permitted on our premises.
Vaping policy
Vaping is not allowed at any of Birmingham Museums Trust sites.
Keeping everyone safe
We want to make sure your visit is as safe and enjoyable as possible so some safety measures will continue:
We support staff and visitors who wish to wear a face covering.
We have hand sanitisers at the entrance and throughout the building.
Contactless card payments will limit personal interaction, but cash will also be accepted.
We have cleaners working throughout the day focusing on touch points and toilets to keep the museum safe and clean.
MiniBrum is cleaned regularly throughout the day.
Please do not visit us if you are feeling unwell, have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been in contact with anyone that has had the virus in the last 10 days. Please contact us to reschedule your visit.
What to see
Thinktank is Birmingham's award-winning science museum for fun-packed family days out. With over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology.
Find out about permanent exhibitions.