Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum : info and guided tour

Introduction to Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Located at Millennium Point in Birmingham’s Eastside district, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum is a science museum dedicated to technology, discovery, and industrial history. The building, with its contemporary architecture of brick, glass and steel, forms part of a large modern urban development linked to the regeneration of the city centre.

The museum features a wide range of collections covering transport, energy, space, medicine and machinery, with exhibits designed to make science accessible. It is especially known for its interactive galleries, making it a popular place for families as well as visitors interested in innovation and Birmingham’s scientific heritage.

Among the highlights, visitors can discover historic vehicles, mechanical devices, exhibitions on local industry and installations that illustrate the major stages of scientific research. Thinktank also stands out for its educational approach, connecting science with the city’s social and technical history.

The site plays an important role in Birmingham’s cultural offer, in a city shaped by its industrial past. Its central location and setting within Millennium Point make it a recognisable urban landmark, where modern architecture provides the backdrop for highly accessible science interpretation.

Discover Birmingham with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the collections at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, offering insight into the objects, inventions on display and their connection to Birmingham’s industrial history. This approach also helps place the museum in its urban and cultural setting, with more detailed and nuanced explanations.