Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

📍 Birmingham, West Midlands

★4.3(5,400 Google reviews)👶All ages

Award-winning Birmingham science museum with 200+ interactive exhibits across four floors, including MiniBrum child-sized city, a 4K planetarium, outdoor Science Garden, and displays spanning steam engines to aircraft.

✓ Interactive exhibits✓ MiniBrum✓ 4K planetarium✓ Science Garden✓ Historic vehicles✓ Varies by floor

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children aged 5-12 who engage with hands-on science and historic technology. The ground floor alone is worth the visit for children fascinated by vehicles, engines, and large-scale machinery. Families with under-5s have a dedicated play area on the third floor.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Start on the ground floor — it consistently has the most impressive and interactive exhibits

⏰The outdoor Science Garden is a strong option for physical play alongside the indoor galleries

🎟️Planetarium shows require separate tickets — book in advance for popular sessions

🚗Third floor has a dedicated play area suited to under-5s

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.3

★★★★★

5,400 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

Mou Biswas

3 months ago

★★★★★

“We had a very nice visit to the Thinktank Museum in Birmingham. It was a great place to spend quality time with family, with lots of interesting and interactive exhibits. Our 11-year-old son especially enjoyed it and was excited throughout the visit. Overall, it was a fun, educational, and memorable experience for all of us.”

Zee Zee

3 months ago

★★★★★

“We loved our visit here. The kids loved every minute spent at the Thinktank. There's so much to see... and so much to do. We didn’t get to see the whole place even though we spent almost 3hours here! Our visit here was definitely one of the highlights of the day. We will love to visit again.”

Charlotte Baker

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Wonderful day out with my hubby and the kids at the Thinktank! Lots to see and do. The kids loved all the interactive aspects of the museum. Accessible toilets available. Cafe available. Would definitely go again.”

💬 What parents mention

Ground floor exhibits outstandingHighly interactive for childrenScience Garden well-receivedUpper floors less consistent

Overview

The ground floor holds the most praised exhibits — steam engines, historic trains, cars, and planes in a large open space. MiniBrum on a dedicated floor recreates a child-sized city for hands-on role play. The 4K planetarium runs ticketed shows. The outdoor Science Garden adds a physical play dimension. Special exhibitions and events including LEGO builds and Easter trails run throughout the year.