Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Thu 13 Aug11:45Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

DinoSTORY time

Join us for a fun reading of Am I Yours? by Alex Latimer (published by Oxford University Press), a heartwarming story about a little dinosaur egg trying to find where they belong. Get involved as we bring this story to life in our amazing theatre space. Expect lots of interactive moments for little explorers as we go on a journey through the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Stamp your feet, laugh along, and get ready to give your best dinosaur ROAR! This session is perfect for young dino fans and their grown-ups!Event InformationRecommended for children aged 8 years old and below. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Join us in The Theatre on Level 3 of Thinktank.Two sessions (10:45am and 11:45am) on Thursday 28 May and then every Thursday during and the summer holidays (Monday 20th July to Monday 31st August).Sessions last approximately 20 minutes.Included in the admission price.

Fri 14 Aug18:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Queen Heaven

Come and celebrate the best of rock band Queen’s music, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’; ‘We Will Rock You’; ‘Radio Gaga’ and ‘We are the Champions’, combining classic music videos, immersive solar system visuals and archive footage.This fulldome experience has been approved by Queen and inspired by their music, as such, it contains non-astronomy content. It contains some flashing images and visuals which may cause some people to feel a sensation of movement.First ScreeningMuseum doors open at 5pmBar opens on Level 3 at 5pmPlanetarium doors open by 5:25pmFirst screening starts promptly at 5.30pmScreening ends at 7pmSecond ScreeningMuseum doors open at 7.30pmPlanetarium doors open by 7:55pmSecond screening starts promptly at 8pmScreening ends at 9.30pmThere are no trailers, and seating is unallocated.Please arrive promptly before the film starts as we may not be able to admit latecomers.

Sat 15 Aug17:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Cinema Under The Stars: The Land Before Time

Step into our Thinktank Planetarium for a cinema-style screening of the animated childrens' classic The Land Before Time. Unwind and enjoy a specially selected prehistoric-themed film in a setting designed to inspire curiosity and wonder. You can also explore the museum before the film starts - come face to face with real dinosaurs in our Wild Life and Marine Worlds exhibit on Level 2!An orphaned dinosaur and his new friends face a danger-laden journey to a beautiful, food-rich valley.Film rating: UFilm runtime: 1 hour 9 minutesEVENT INFORMATIONMain Thinktank doors are open from 4pm.Please enter the museum from Level 0, the Thinktank Main Entrance.Once you've presented your tickets at the welcome desk, you're free to explore the museum before the film.Planetarium doors open by 4:25pm.The Planetarium is located on Level 3.The film starts at 4.30pm.There are no trailers and the film will start promptly.It's difficult for us to admit latecomers, so please aim to arrive with plenty of time to spare! Pre-booking is essential as places are limited. Seating is unallocated.This film was not made to be projected in a full-dome format, but we will be using our big cinema screen inside the dome.

Sat 15 Aug20:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Cinema Under The Stars: Godzilla

Step into our Thinktank Planetarium for a cinema-style screening of Godzilla (2014). You can also explore the museum before the film starts - come face to face with real dinosaurs in our Wild Life and Marine Worlds exhibit on Level 2!An epic rebirth to Toho's iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, pits the world's most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.Film rating: 12.Film runtime: 2 hours 3 minutes.EVENT INFORMATIONMain Thinktank doors are open from 7pm.Please enter the museum from Level 0, the Thinktank Main Entrance.Once you've presented your tickets at the welcome desk, you're free to explore the museum before the film.Planetarium doors open by 7:25pm.The Planetarium is located on Level 3.The film starts at 7.30pm.There are no trailers and the film will start promptly.It's difficult for us to admit latecomers, so please aim to arrive with plenty of time to spare! Pre-booking is essential as places are limited. Seating is unallocated.This film was not made to be projected in a full-dome format, but we will be using our big cinema screen inside the dome.

Wed 19 Aug12:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Dinosaur Junk Modelling with Tat Vision

This May Half-term and Summer holidays, join Birmingham artist Tat Vision at Thinktank Science Museum for a dinosaur-themed junk modelling workshop.Using recycled materials, design and build your very own dinosaur sculpture - from towering T. rexes to spiky stegosaurs. Let your imagination run wild as you transform everyday materials into prehistoric creations.Drop in activity 11am - 3pm in our Find Your Future Gallery on Level 2.Included in Thinktank admission price - book your tickets below.

Thu 20 Aug11:45Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

DinoSTORY time

Join us for a fun reading of Am I Yours? by Alex Latimer (published by Oxford University Press), a heartwarming story about a little dinosaur egg trying to find where they belong. Get involved as we bring this story to life in our amazing theatre space. Expect lots of interactive moments for little explorers as we go on a journey through the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Stamp your feet, laugh along, and get ready to give your best dinosaur ROAR! This session is perfect for young dino fans and their grown-ups!Event InformationRecommended for children aged 8 years old and below. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Join us in The Theatre on Level 3 of Thinktank.Two sessions (10:45am and 11:45am) on Thursday 28 May and then every Thursday during and the summer holidays (Monday 20th July to Monday 31st August).Sessions last approximately 20 minutes.Included in the admission price.

Fri 21 Aug19:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

CinemaTalks & Lectures

Saris of Strength screening and panel talk with DESIblitz

Join us for a special film screening and panel conversation marking the 50th anniversary of the start of the Grunwick dispute. This event offers an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the dispute, hear insights from invited speakers, and explore its lasting impact on workers’ rights and community solidarity. “ Saris of Strength “ chronicles the courageous journey of predominantly South Asian women workers at the Grunwick film processing plant in Willesden, London. Led by the formidable Jayaben Desai, these women stood against oppressive working conditions, demanding dignity, fair pay, and union recognition. Their struggle highlighted the intersection of race, gender, and labour rights, and became a beacon of solidarity within the UK labour movement. People from Birmingham and the wider West Midlands played their part in this pivotal moment in British labour history.Following the screening, a panel discussion will explore the broader implications of the Grunwick Dispute. The panel features renowned historians, labour rights activists, and filmmakers who will provide in-depth analysis and reflections on the enduring impact of the dispute.

Thu 27 Aug11:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Jurassic Encounters: Zoolab at Thinktank

Get up close and hands-on with exotic animals in Zoolab's dinosaur show Jurassic Encounters! Meet snakes, snails, spiders and explore what these modern day creatures have to do with our dinosaurs from the past. We're talking about Diplodocuses to T. Rexes as we explore what they ate, when they lived, what they were like, how big they were and what it is that's so special about them!Come and find Zoolab in our Find Your Future area on Level 2. You can join for a full 45-minute dinosaur show, or drop in for a quicker experience. Everything's included in your entry ticket! 10:15am-11am - Dinosaur Show11:15am-12noon - Drop-in12:15pm-1pm - Dinosaur Show2pm-2:45pm - Dinosaur Show3pm-3:45pm - Drop-in4pm-4:45pm - Dinosaur Show This show contains live animals. If you're not sure how you'll feel about meeting some of the creatures face-to-face, have a look through our photo gallery or explore Zoolab's animal webpage in advance to prepare: www.zoolabuk.com/meettheteam.

Thu 27 Aug11:45Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

DinoSTORY time

Join us for a fun reading of Am I Yours? by Alex Latimer (published by Oxford University Press), a heartwarming story about a little dinosaur egg trying to find where they belong. Get involved as we bring this story to life in our amazing theatre space. Expect lots of interactive moments for little explorers as we go on a journey through the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Stamp your feet, laugh along, and get ready to give your best dinosaur ROAR! This session is perfect for young dino fans and their grown-ups!Event InformationRecommended for children aged 8 years old and below. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Join us in The Theatre on Level 3 of Thinktank.Two sessions (10:45am and 11:45am) on Thursday 28 May and then every Thursday during and the summer holidays (Monday 20th July to Monday 31st August).Sessions last approximately 20 minutes.Included in the admission price.

Sat 29 Aug17:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Cinema Under The Stars: The Good Dinosaur

Step into our Thinktank Planetarium for a cinema-style screening of The Good Dinosaur. Unwind and enjoy a specially selected prehistoric-themed film in a setting designed to inspire curiosity and wonder. You can also explore the museum before the film starts - come face to face with real dinosaurs in our Wild Life and Marine Worlds exhibit on Level 2!An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.Film rating: PGFilm runtime: 1 hour 33 minutesEVENT INFORMATIONMain Thinktank doors are open from 4pm.Please enter the museum from Level 0, the Thinktank Main Entrance.Once you've presented your tickets at the welcome desk, you're free to explore the museum before the film.Planetarium doors open by 4:25pm.The Planetarium is located on Level 3.The film starts at 4.30pm.There are no trailers and the film will start promptly.It's difficult for us to admit latecomers, so please aim to arrive with plenty of time to spare! Pre-booking is essential as places are limited. Seating is unallocated.This film was not made to be projected in a full-dome format, but we will be using our big cinema screen inside the dome.

Sat 29 Aug20:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Cinema Under The Stars: The Land That Time Forgot

Step into our Thinktank Planetarium for a cinema-style screening of the vintage classic The Land That Time Forgot (1974). Unwind and enjoy a specially selected prehistoric-themed film in a setting designed to inspire curiosity and wonder. You can also explore the museum before the film starts - come face to face with real dinosaurs in our Wild Life and Marine Worlds exhibit on Level 2!The Land That Time Forgot follows Bowen Tyler and his companions as they navigate a mysterious island filled with prehistoric creatures and face challenges from both nature and hostile forces during World War I.Film rating: PGFilm runtime: 1 hour 30 minutesEVENT INFORMATIONMain Thinktank doors are open from 7pm.Please enter the museum from Level 0, the Thinktank Main Entrance.Once you've presented your tickets at the welcome desk, you're free to explore the museum before the film.Planetarium doors open by 7:25pm.The Planetarium is located on Level 3.The film starts at 7.30pm.There are no trailers and the film will start promptly.It's difficult for us to admit latecomers, so please aim to arrive with plenty of time to spare! Pre-booking is essential as places are limited. Seating is unallocated.This film was not made to be projected in a full-dome format, but we will be using our big cinema screen inside the dome.

Fri 11 Sept18:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Queen Heaven

Come and celebrate the best of rock band Queen’s music, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’; ‘We Will Rock You’; ‘Radio Gaga’ and ‘We are the Champions’, combining classic music videos, immersive solar system visuals and archive footage.This fulldome experience has been approved by Queen and inspired by their music, as such, it contains non-astronomy content. It contains some flashing images and visuals which may cause some people to feel a sensation of movement.First ScreeningMuseum doors open at 5pmBar opens on Level 3 at 5pmPlanetarium doors open by 5:25pmFirst screening starts promptly at 5.30pmScreening ends at 7pmSecond ScreeningMuseum doors open at 7.30pmPlanetarium doors open by 7:55pmSecond screening starts promptly at 8pmScreening ends at 9.30pmThere are no trailers, and seating is unallocated.Please arrive promptly before the film starts as we may not be able to admit latecomers.

Fri 9 Oct18:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Queen Heaven

Come and celebrate the best of rock band Queen’s music, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’; ‘We Will Rock You’; ‘Radio Gaga’ and ‘We are the Champions’, combining classic music videos, immersive solar system visuals and archive footage.This fulldome experience has been approved by Queen and inspired by their music, as such, it contains non-astronomy content. It contains some flashing images and visuals which may cause some people to feel a sensation of movement.First ScreeningMuseum doors open at 5pmBar opens on Level 3 at 5pmPlanetarium doors open by 5:25pmFirst screening starts promptly at 5.30pmScreening ends at 7pmSecond ScreeningMuseum doors open at 7.30pmPlanetarium doors open by 7:55pmSecond screening starts promptly at 8pmScreening ends at 9.30pmThere are no trailers, and seating is unallocated.Please arrive promptly before the film starts as we may not be able to admit latecomers.

Fri 13 Nov17:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Queen Heaven

Come and celebrate the best of rock band Queen’s music, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’; ‘We Will Rock You’; ‘Radio Gaga’ and ‘We are the Champions’, combining classic music videos, immersive solar system visuals and archive footage.This fulldome experience has been approved by Queen and inspired by their music, as such, it contains non-astronomy content. It contains some flashing images and visuals which may cause some people to feel a sensation of movement.First ScreeningMuseum doors open at 5pmBar opens on Level 3 at 5pmPlanetarium doors open by 5:25pmFirst screening starts promptly at 5.30pmScreening ends at 7pmSecond ScreeningMuseum doors open at 7.30pmPlanetarium doors open by 7:55pmSecond screening starts promptly at 8pmScreening ends at 9.30pmThere are no trailers, and seating is unallocated.Please arrive promptly before the film starts as we may not be able to admit latecomers.

Fri 11 Dec17:00Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Queen Heaven

Come and celebrate the best of rock band Queen’s music, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’; ‘We Will Rock You’; ‘Radio Gaga’ and ‘We are the Champions’, combining classic music videos, immersive solar system visuals and archive footage.This fulldome experience has been approved by Queen and inspired by their music, as such, it contains non-astronomy content. It contains some flashing images and visuals which may cause some people to feel a sensation of movement.First ScreeningMuseum doors open at 5pmBar opens on Level 3 at 5pmPlanetarium doors open by 5:25pmFirst screening starts promptly at 5.30pmScreening ends at 7pmSecond ScreeningMuseum doors open at 7.30pmPlanetarium doors open by 7:55pmSecond screening starts promptly at 8pmScreening ends at 9.30pmThere are no trailers, and seating is unallocated.Please arrive promptly before the film starts as we may not be able to admit latecomers.