Opening Times

10.00am – 5.00pm

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Thinktank offers fun and fascinating school visits for children of all ages. Primary school children will particularly benefit from hands-on displays and interactive environments whilst Secondary school children can let their imagination run free as they journey through Birmingham's past; explore how scientific discoveries and technological innovations impact on everyday lives and anticipate the future of artificial intelligence and space exploration.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Our team of expert educational staff is here to deliver a comprehensive education package to suit all curriculum needs and learning objectives for your out of school visit.

What are the activities?

Curriculum linked workshops, science shows, laboratory sessions, handling sessions, story-telling, debates, planetarium shows, IMAX Cinema films.

What is the age range of the activities?

Early years – Year 13

Sample programme of the activities:

9.45 Arrival
10.00-10.30 Thinkback Galleries
10.30-11.30 Crime Detectives workshop
11.30-12.30 IMAX Cinema: T-Rex 3D
12.30-13.00 Lunch
13.00-13.30 Wildlife Gallery
13.30-14.00 Shop

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

Min- 10 children
One free teacher with every 10 children
Max- 200 children

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

Please click on link in RH box

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Yes

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

Picnic area
Vending facilities

Is specific clothing required?

No

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

Any photography must be approved with press office before visit.