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Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
Birmingham’s industrial machines meet hands-on science at Thinktank inside Millennium Point. It suits families and anyone curious about how the city’s engineering past connects with everyday technology.
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The museum gives Birmingham’s manufacturing history a physical scale through steam engines and transport exhibits. Younger children have MiniBrum, a city built to their size, while the Planetarium offers a different focus. This mix lets a family visit move between large historic objects, play and scientific ideas.
What to look for
Steam engines and transport exhibits reveal the machinery behind Birmingham’s industry.
MiniBrum translates the city into a child-sized setting.
The outdoor Science Garden uses interactive exhibits to explore scientific principles.
Useful to know
Include the Science Garden in the outdoor part of your plan.
Find the museum entrance on Level 0 of Millennium Point.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Indoor visit · 30–45 min
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