Address
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
Millennium Point
Birmingham
B4 7XG
For Sat Nav use postcode B4 7AP.
The entrance to Thinktank is located on the ground floor, level 0.
Getting Here
By Road
Thinktank is situated within Millennium Point, Digbeth, which is just minutes from Birmingham City Centre and The Bullring. The nearest motorways are the M6, M5 and M42.
Please give yourself extra travelling time when driving to Thinktank as there are roadworks, diversions and road closures across the city centre which can cause delays. New Canal Street is closed to both pedestrians and cars.
Clean Air Zone
Birmingham is now a 'Category D Clean Air Zone', this means owners of the most high-polluting vehicles will be charged to drive within certain parts of the city centre, including the area that Thinktank is located in. To find out more and to check if your vehicle will be charged visit brumbreathes.co.uk
Car Park
The following is the information for the Millennium Point multi story car park when it is open.
The closest car park to Thinktank is the Millennium Point car park located on Howe Street, off Jennens Road, it is operated by Birmingham City Council (charges apply). For google maps and Sat Nav use postcode B4 7AP and select the car park name. This car park is also in Birmingham's Clear Air Zone. Blue Badge holders can park for free, there are 20 blue badge bays within the car park and the maximum height restriction for the car park is 2.1 metres.
The Millennium Point building is approximately 20 meters from the multi-story car park and from Level 1 and Level 2 of the multi-story car park there is step free access into Millennium Point. Thinktank’s main entrance is now located on Level 0 of Millennium Point.
Alternative parking is available at Houndshill secured parking, postcode B4 7UP (0.3 miles) and NCP Birmingham Londonderry House, postcode B4 7LX (0.5 miles).
By Bus
From Birmingham City Centre catch numbers 14 , 55 / 55A, 66 or 94 from The Priory Queensway (opposite Argos) to Jennens Road. Bus services are operated by National Express West Midlands.
Day Saver offer
Visitors to our sites can get 25% off their Day Saver bus tickets when they travel to our sites. Visit National Express and enter this code: NXTTA25.
By Rail
Moor Street station
The nearest train station is Moor Street station which is a 10 minute walk away. Turn right upon leaving Moor St Station, just before the Clayton Hotel (formerly Hotel LaTour,) veer right to enter the City Park. Walk through the Park, past the Science Garden and in through the entrance of Millennium Point.
West Midlands Railway connects Moor Street station with key destinations along the Snow Hill and Birmingham - Hereford lines. View timetables on West Midlands Journey Planner to find out more about available services.
New Street Station
New Street Station is 15 minutes walk away. Leave the station heading towards St Martin's Queensway. Turn left to pass through the tunnel under the Bullring, towards Moor Street station. From there, follow the directions above.
New Street Station is served by West Midlands Railway connecting numerous locations across the region with the heart of Birmingham. View timetables on West Midlands Journey Planner to find out more about available services.
By Bicycle
Thinktank is situated within Millennium Point and located in Digbeth. For Google maps and Sat Nav use postcode B4 7AP. Just minutes from Birmingham city centre and The Bullring.
Bike racks can be found on both the north side, Jennens Road, and south side, Curzon Street.