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Kids Discover ‘How Science Works’ at Thinktank

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Over 700 13-14 year old pupils from Birmingham and Solihull will be visiting Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum next week discover the huge range of exciting career opportunities available in the world of science. Organised in conjunction with Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Science City and National Science and Engineering Week, the �How Science Works� event is happening every day from 9 � 12 March 2010.

You're invited to a very important date...

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday 5 March 2010, Tim Burton�s Alice in Wonderland 3D opens in magnificent IMAX 3D at IMAX Cinema, Millennium Point, Birmingham.

Employment Award Hat Trick for Thinktank

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum is pleased to announce that it has once again, been awarded Best Company Star Status for offering its staff an outstanding workplace environment and continually investing in employee development.

Nobel Prize Winner at Thinktank

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday 9 February 2010, world leading geneticist and Nobel Prize winner Dr. Paul Nurse will be visiting Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum to lead a day of DNA themed activities, including a workshop with 180 local school children making their very own DNA from check cells.

Uncover the Mystery of Genetics this Half Term

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This February half term holiday, visitors to Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum can come and discover the science behind the headlines with a new season of genetics themed events and activities.

Thinktank Plans Win Heritage Lottery Fund Support

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum is delighted to announce that it has been given the green light for a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant of just under �1million. Having been awarded a Development Grant of �105,000 to work up plans for the full award, the project will create a new exhibition celebrating ingenuity and innovation in Birmingham.

AVATAR Spells Out-of-this-World Success for IMAX

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AVATAR 3D has now broken all previous box office records to become the highest grossing film, ever shown at IMAX Cinema, Birmingham. As of Monday 18 January, the film grossed over �350,000 with 40,000 tickets sold and 100 sell out shows.

Uncover the Mystery of Genetics at Thinktank

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From 1 January 2010, visitors to Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum can discover the science behind the headlines, with a new season of genetics themed events and activities.

Thinktank Planetarium Goes Free

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thinktank�s Planetarium celebrates it�s forth birthday next week, and from 1 January 2010 this unique venue will be open to all Thinktank visitors, free of charge.

Alison’s Artwork Wins Thinktank Competition

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Alison Boyland (age 16) from Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls has been announced as the winner of Thinktank�s �Design a Season�s Greetings Card Competition 2009�

Classic Christmas Carol opens in IMAX 3D

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Disney's A Christmas Carol (PG) opens in stunning IMAX 3D at Millennium Point, Birmingham on Friday 6 November.

Tickets on sale now for AVATAR 3D

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tickets are now available for AVATAR 3D, opening at IMAX Cinema, Millennium Point on Wednesday 16 December.

Half Term Fun at Thinktank

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This October half term, visitors to Thinktank are invited to come and discover the beautiful side of science with the new �Arts in Science� themed events and activities.