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Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum

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BEST FOR

Ages 0+

ENTRY

from £9.95

SETTING

Indoors

WHERE

Birmingham

What it’s like

Play in MiniBrum, try 200+ hands-on science exhibits and watch a 4K planetarium show.

Play in MiniBrum - a mini city for under-8s - then try 200+ hands-on exhibits across four floors. Watch a 4K planetarium show (£3.95 extra; under 16s need an accompanying adult), explore the outdoor Science Garden, and see steam engines, trains, cars, planes, a Spitfire, dinosaurs and Gamesworld.

Term-time tickets start at £9.95 for children 3-15 (weekdays and weekends); school-holiday child tickets are £12.95. Adults are £18.95 term-time / £21.95 holidays. Ages 0-2 go free. Unaccompanied children 12+ are welcome; 11 and under need a parent or guardian 16+. Last admission is 16:30.

Planetarium capacity is smaller than the museum and can sell out. Half-terms get very busy - after 13:30 is quieter on holidays. MiniBrum birthday parties (ages 3-8, £15 per child) are currently on hold while the offer is updated - check the party page or call 0121 348 8001.

Term-time open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; Birmingham school holidays daily 10:00-17:00 including listed dates such as 24 Oct-1 Nov; bank holiday Mondays open. Cafe, baby change, picnic area, lockers, bottle microwave and a quiet room on request. Drive from Notts is often about 1h15-1h45.

What’s on here

Facilities

Birthday parties
Café
Gift shop
Baby change
Parking
Picnic area
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Group bookings
School visits
Membership scheme
Bike parking

Plan your visit

How much does Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum cost?

Entry starts from £9.95. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.

Is there parking?

Yes, there's parking on site.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.

Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?

Yes, there's baby change.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists wheelchair access.

Do they do birthday parties?

Yes, the venue offers birthday parties and group bookings. Details and booking on their site.

What ages is it best for?

The venue pitches it at ages 0+.

What if it rains?

You're covered, it's indoors.

How do we find it?

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Birmingham B4 7XG. Car park is BCC-operated (charges apply). Bike racks on site.

Areas to explore

  • Gamesworld

    Listed as one of the top picks to see at Thinktank.

  • MiniBrum

    A child-sized mini city made up of different play zones for younger visitors, encouraging problem solving and creativity.

  • Science Garden

    An interactive outdoor science area at Thinktank.

  • We Made It

    An exhibition about Birmingham's manufacturing history, covering precious metals, gemstones, iron, steel and the Mini car.

Experiences

  • Planetarium

    A 4K domed theatre with surround sound and high-resolution images, used for space shows and cinema screenings.

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