What's on in Children and families

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What's on for families across Birmingham Museums.

List of Events

  1. Toy elf in front of a spitfire plane on display at Thinktank.

    Elf Trail , at Thinktank.

    During opening hours from 4th Dec - 22nd Dec
    A fun, Elf-inspired trail around Thinktank.
    DetailsDrop-in
  2. A group of school children sitting in a planetarium with the earth above them

    Planetarium Weekend Shows , at Thinktank.

    Every weekend
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  3. Close up of a decorated Christmas tree with wood panelled walls and paintings behind.

    Christmas Trail , at Aston Hall.

    Selected dates
    Take part in our Christmas trail around the Hall.
    DetailsDrop in
  4. An animated polar bear and peguine walking on the snow with a night sky in the background. The polar bear holds a lamp.

    Planetarium Christmas Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank.

    Christmas holiday weekdays (27 December - 3 January)
    Join us for one of our planetarium shows.
    DetailsBook admission ticket
  5. Wild Earth Movement logo

    Festive Craft with Wild Earth Movement , at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

    Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th December
    Join Wild Earth Movement to immerse yourselves in nature crafts and upcycled creations.
    DetailsDrop-in
  6. LEGO car

    LEGO WeDo Workshop , at Thinktank.

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    Join our family LEGO coding workshop to create your own LEGO invention!
    DetailsBook now
  7. A child and adult sitting in the Planetarium. The child is looking up at the ceiling.

    Toddler Thursday: Planetarium , at Thinktank.

    Selected Thursdays
    Join our family-friendly relaxed Planetarium experience.
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