An adult and two children looking into a display case containing a fossilised ichthyosaur.

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

Award-winning science museum for fun-packed family days out.

Exhibitions and events

  1. Makers and Machines: Creativity in the Computer Age.
    Exhibition

    Makers and Machines , at Thinktank.

    Now open (during opening hours)
    Explore the history of coding, find out more about local coders and more.
    Details
  2. An adult and a child playing with a wooden toy train set.

    Morning Explorers , at Thinktank.

    Second Saturday of each month
    Autism friendly mornings. Explore the museum at a quieter time, before we open to the public.
    DetailsBook now
  3. A staff member demonstrating forces by pulling a small toy car on a table.

    Weekend Science Busking , at Thinktank.

    Weekends
    Join us for some hands-on science activities.
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About

Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank is the perfect day out for all ages.

Explore MiniBrum, our child-sized mini city. Visit our 4K Planetarium where you can journey to the stars! Discover a world of science in our interactive outdoor Science Garden. Learn more about Birmingham’s industrial past and see steam engines, trains, cars and planes from yesteryear. Plus, come face to face with a dinosaur and even more!

What to see

A young girl in a Mayor's hat at the Minibrum exhibition holds her right arm up to indicate welcome

MiniBrum

A group of schoolchildren watch a film on a planetarium screen

Planetarium

A child in a giant hamster wheel.

Science Garden

A family of 2 adults and a child looking at a fossilised triceratops skull.

Our top picks for you

With four floors to explore, filled to the brim with over 200 hands-on exhibits, there is plenty to see and do.

Find out about more our permanent galleries.

More info
Two children looking at the Railton Land Speed Record car.

Ticket prices and information

Large exhibition space containing a Spitfire plane suspended over vintage cars and bikes

Plan your visit

An adult and child taking a selfie in front of the steam train.

How to get here

Thinktank, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG.
An adult and child taking a selfie in front of the steam train.

Family visits

Expect interactive exhibits and plenty of opportunities to learn through play.
Two pupils looking at a fossil on display.

School visits

We offer a range of taught sessions from Early Years through to Key Stage 5.

Thinktank opening times

Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

  • Last admission to the museum is 4pm
  • Admission charges apply
  • Science Garden is free from 3pm

*We are open Monday – Sunday during Birmingham school holidays.

A child on a giant human sized hamster wheel.
Ticket prices

Lastest news and stories

  1. Front view of a car dating from 1927 on display with glass railings around it.

    Lanchester Car Honoured With Engineering Heritage Award

    8 April 2024
  2. A side view of golden coloured moth.

    Why are moths attracted to light?

    26 February 2024
  3. Black and white photo of a lady (Steve Shirley) sitting working with computer machinery to the side and behind.

    A Programming Pioneer

    9 February 2024