Summer at Thinktank Birmingham
With the opening of the new Space Vault exhibition there are lots of space inspired activities taking place at Thinktank Birmingham this Summer.
Moonbase Construction Zone – Daily 21 July – 31 August
Step into the world of space exploration and become an architect of the future.
Unleash your creativity as you use Imagination Playground blocks to design and construct your very own moonbase. Whether you’re a young space enthusiast or a budding engineer, this hands-on activity invites you to think big and dream even bigger.
What would it take to live on the moon? How would you design a base to withstand the harsh lunar environment? Using colorful, oversized blocks, you can create everything from habitats and research stations to launch pads and rovers. Let your imagination soar as you plan and build your vision of humanity’s future on the moon.
Moonbase Building is perfect for visitors of all ages, from children to adults, and it’s the perfect opportunity for families, groups, and solo explorers to collaborate and share ideas. The possibilities are endless—will you build a cozy lunar home or a state-of-the-art science lab? The choice is yours!
No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and curiosity.
Event Information
- Suitable for all ages. Children must be supervised by an adult.
- Join us in Find Your Future on Level 2 (opposite the lift)
- Included in the admission price.
- Daily during summer holidays (Mon 21st July to Sun 31st August)
Rocket Lab – Mon, Wed and Fri from 21 July – 29 August
This summer, come and celebrate our new Space Vaults exhibition with an out-of-this-world rocket-building activity! Get creative with our learning team as you design and construct your very own paper rocket, then put it to the test with our rocket launcher. Use your engineering skills to make it as aerodynamic as possible—how far will it fly?
3…2…1… Blast off!
Event Information
- Two drop-in sessions at 11am-12:30pm and 2:30pm-4pm.
- Activity runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the Summer holidays (Mon 21st July to Fri 29th Aug).
- Location: Thinktank Science Garden (location may change subject to weather).
- Included in the admission price.
Lunar Lego Lab – Tuesdays and Thursdays 22nd July – 28th August
Join us this summer at Thinktank, Birmingham to create your own space-themed invention using our LEGO kits.
Use our WeDo kits to build, program and customise your very own Science Rover! What will you name your Rover? What sounds will it make? What distant planet will it explore?
Event Information:
- Workshops run at 10:45am, 12pm and 3:30pm.
- Workshops will be held in The Studio, Level 2
- Workshops run for 1 hour (50 minutes building time + 10 minutes tidy-up time).
- This is a ticketed event.
- Each ticket admits one child and one accompanying adult sharing one Lego WeDo kit.
- One adult may supervise up to two children (both children will need a ticket)
Pre-booking is strongly advised: tickets are available online as an add-on activity when you purchase your admission tickets.
Stargazers Storytime – Tuesday and Thursday from 22 July – 28 August
Calling all budding astronauts, star-catchers, and space-travellers!
Join us for a special reading of Look Up! by Nathan Bryon (published by Puffin) and illustrated by Dapo Adeola—a heartwarming and inspiring tale about the power of curiosity, the beauty of the night sky, and the joy of sharing it with others.
Listen to the story of Rocket, a space-loving girl with big dreams, as she encourages everyone around her to look up from their screens and witness the breathtaking Phoenix Meteor Shower. With vibrant illustrations and an engaging story, this interactive storytelling session is perfect for young explorers who love space and adventure.
Event Information
- Recommended for children aged 8 years old and below. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Join us in The Den on Level 3 of Thinktank (inside MiniBrum).
- Two sessions (1pm and 3pm) every Tuesday and Thursday during the Summer holidays (Tues 22nd July to Thurs 28th Aug).
- Sessions last approximately 30 minutes.
- Included in the admission price.
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