Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
- All ages
- Library & learning
- Museum & National Trust
- Indoor
- Baby change
- Parking
- Café on site
Birmingham's hands-on science museum at Millennium Point, with over 200 interactive displays on science and technology across four floors, a planetarium with its own shows (extra charge) and family events in the school holidays. Admission is charged (children 3 to 15 from £9.95, under-3s free, family tickets available; dearer in school holidays), and pre-booking is advised at weekends and in the holidays.
- Address
- Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG
- Opening times
- Term time: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm (last entry 4:30pm), plus bank holiday Mondays. Birmingham school holidays: every day, 10am to 5pm. Closed 24 to 26 December and 1 January.
- Website
- birminghammuseums.org.uk
- Where this came from
- Birmingham Museums. Always check there before you set off.
Coming up here
Library & learning4 dates4 dates · Tue 27 Oct – Fri 30 Oct · 11:30· next in 1 min
Magic Mayhem Science Show
Family event at Thinktank, Birmingham's hands-on science museum at Millennium Point.
- All ages
- Included with Thinktank admission
- Drop-in
- Indoor
Also at 1pm and 3pm. Thinktank charges admission; pre-booking is advised at busy times.
- Photo: Birmingham Museums, From the venue's own websiteHalloween · Indoor2 sessions
Tomorrow · 11:00 & 14:00
Wizard Bubble Shields with Youth Evolution
Family event at Thinktank, Birmingham's hands-on science museum at Millennium Point.
- All ages
- Included with Thinktank admission
- Drop-in
- Indoor
Thinktank charges admission; pre-booking is advised at busy times.
- Photo: Birmingham Museums, From the venue's own websiteMuseums & trails2 sessions
Thu 29 Oct · 11:00 & 14:00
Chemigrams - Camera-less photography with artist Tom Godwin
Family event at Thinktank, Birmingham's hands-on science museum at Millennium Point.
- 8+ yrs
- Included with Thinktank admission
- Drop-in
- Indoor
Thinktank charges admission; pre-booking is advised at busy times.
- Photo: Birmingham Museums, From the venue's own websiteLibrary & learning
Fri 30 Oct · 11:00
Meet the Science Magician
Family event at Thinktank, Birmingham's hands-on science museum at Millennium Point.
- All ages
- Included with Thinktank admission
- Drop-in
- Indoor
Thinktank charges admission; pre-booking is advised at busy times.
- Photo: Birmingham Museums, From the venue's own websiteHalloween · Indoor
Fri 30 Oct · 16:00
Spooky Cinema: Hocus Pocus
Family film screening at Thinktank, Birmingham's science museum, shown in its planetarium dome.
- All ages
- £6–£12 per ticket
- Indoor
- Booking required
Museums & trails2 datesSat 14 Nov & Sat 9 Jan · 09:00
Morning Explorers
Family event at Thinktank, Birmingham's hands-on science museum at Millennium Point.
- All ages
- See source for price
- Indoor
- Booking required
Library & learningSat 14 Nov · 10:00
Pride in STEM Day
Family event at Thinktank, Birmingham's hands-on science museum at Millennium Point.
- All ages
- Included with Thinktank admission
- Indoor
- Booking required
Thinktank charges admission; pre-booking is advised at busy times.
Museums & trails9 dates9 dates · Thu 19 Nov – Thu 15 Jul · 10:45
Toddler Thursday
Family session in the planetarium at Thinktank, Birmingham's science museum.
- 1–3 yrs
- £3.50 per ticket, plus admission
- Indoor
- Booking required
- Photo: Birmingham Museums, From the venue's own websiteChristmas · Indoor
Fri 4 Dec · 16:00
Christmas Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Family film screening at Thinktank, Birmingham's science museum, shown in its planetarium dome.
- All ages
- £6–£12 per ticket
- Indoor
- Booking required
Christmas · Indoor9 dates9 dates · Sat 5 Dec – Wed 23 Dec · 09:00
Breakfast with Santa at Thinktank
Christmas with Santa at Thinktank, Birmingham's science museum at Millennium Point.
- All ages
- £19.95–£26.95 per ticket
- Indoor
- Booking required
Christmas · Indoor25 dates9 dates · Sat 5 Dec – Wed 23 Dec
Santa's Workshop at Thinktank
Christmas with Santa at Thinktank, Birmingham's science museum at Millennium Point.
- All ages
- £7 per ticket, plus admission
- Indoor
- Booking required
- Photo: Birmingham Museums, From the venue's own websiteChristmas · Indoor
Sat 5 Dec · 16:00
Christmas Cinema: Elf
Family film screening at Thinktank, Birmingham's science museum, shown in its planetarium dome.
- All ages
- £6–£12 per ticket
- Indoor
- Booking required
- Christmas · IndoorSold out
Sun 6 Dec · 11:30 & 13:30
Santa's Workshop at Thinktank
Christmas with Santa at Thinktank, Birmingham's science museum at Millennium Point.
- All ages
- Sold out
- Indoor
- Booking required
Library & learning6 datesTue 29 Dec, Wed 30 Dec & Thu 31 Dec · 11:00 & 14:00
Lights, Science, Action! The Science of Light Show
Family event at Thinktank, Birmingham's hands-on science museum at Millennium Point.
- All ages
- Included with Thinktank admission
- Drop-in
- Indoor
Thinktank charges admission; pre-booking is advised at busy times.
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