Day 20: 24 days of Thinktank exhibits. Introducing our theatre! We run a number of shows and events in our theatre throughout the year. Come and see our next show, Lights, Science, Action! The Science of Light Show. Running at 11:30am and 2pm on 29 - 31 December and 2 January. Together we will explore what the Sun and the Earth have to do with those short winter days, how we might use light to have a little fun, and even use light to add a splash of colour. Included with your admission to Thinkt

Day 24: 24 days of Thinktank exhibits As many prepare to open Christmas presents tomorrow, we’re looking back at a festive favourite from the 1950s. These iconic Lesney Matchbox vehicles were small enough to fit in a matchbox, yet packed with detail - sparking a global craze and becoming treasured toys for generations. From road rollers to everyday cars, they were often the highlight of Christmas morning. What was your favourite toy growing up? #christmastoys #lesneymatchbox #ThinktankMuseum #bi

Day 5: 24 days of Thinktank exhibits. Meet the Railton Mobil Special. Designed by British engineer Reid Railton and driven by John Cobb, this car didn’t just break the land-speed record… it obliterated it. Powered by two Napier Lion aero engines, it roared to: 350 mph (1938) ➡️ 370 mph (1939) ➡️ 394 mph (1947). On the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1947, it set a world land-speed record of 394.19 mph (634.39 km/h) - and to this day, it remains the fastest piston-engined, wheel-driven car ever official

Bring the Family to Thinktank Science Museum in the centre of Birmingham for a fun packed and educational day out. Explore MiniBrum, our child-sized mini role-play city. Visit our 4K Planetarium where you can journey to the stars! Discover a world of science in our interactive outdoor Science Garden (currently closed for winter maintenance and reopens during Feb half term). Learn more about Birmingham’s industrial past and see steam engines, trains, cars and planes from yesteryear. Plus, come fa

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Visit Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum for amazing family days out! Located in Birmingham city centre, Thinktank is the perfect day out for all ages. Explore MiniBrum – the new child-sized mini city filled with shops, a construction site, a doctor’s surgery, a park, baby sensory zones plus lots more. Visit the new 4K Planetarium where you can journey to the stars, and explore the outer reaches of space! Discover the wonderful world of science in the fun and interactive outdoor Science Garden