During the preview we attended, we enjoyed a tour of the stars and Sullivan enjoyed the quiet environment by having a snooze! It's a unique atmosphere to enjoy and it was fascinating to see space brought to life in such clear and detailed imagery.
There’s also four floors of things to explore at Thinktank, beyond the Planetarium (which costs £2.50 per person, in addition to your entry ticket, which is priced between £9.75 and £13.50 per person); from the human body to machines, plus the science garden, and lots on over Easter too, including a Dino Egg Hunt.
It's a really engaging and educational place to visit, with fascinating shows in the planetarium to boot. Take a look at our full review of Thinktank and read on to find out more about the Planetarium and what else is on this Easter at Birmingham's museums...
Spring is here, and Birmingham Museums has a whole host of fun ways to celebrate the Easter holidays with the family. Travel to space in Thinktank’s new planetarium and discover mythical beasts and fantastic creatures at Aston Hall, and much much more!
Discover Thinktank’s
amazing new 4K Planetarium from Saturday 13 April
Step
inside Thinktank’s new 4K Planetarium and adventure through the solar system
from Saturday 13 April. You’ll be amazed by the brighter sharper image and
crystal-clear surround sound – it’s out of this world! Thinktank’s Planetarium
is the only one in the West Midlands and uses the latest video technology to
create a truly immersive experience. Don’t miss your chance to experience the
new planetarium for yourself when you visit Thinktank this Easter.
Also,
at Thinktank the Smethwick Engine
Steaming Day on Wednesday 17 April lets
you see the power of the world’s oldest working steam engine first-hand. Built
and designed in Birmingham by James Watt, the Smethwick Engine was the first
engine to use a combination of the expansive force of steam and a vacuum at the
same time. 2019 marks the bicentenary year of James Watt’s death, so this event
offers an important glimpse in the past in this anniversary year.
On
your visit take part in the Easter dino egg hunt and explore all four floors of
the museum to track down the dinosaur eggs. You can also enjoy the spring days
in the outdoor science garden with over 30 interactive hands-on exhibits.
Cute goings-on at
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (BMAG)
Dr.
Dashing and Nurse Nice Will See You Now... or rather, on Saturday 13 April! The
duo will be conducting art tests to find out whether you are cute, or too cute. Inspired by current Arts
Council Collection exhibition Too Cute!
Sweet is about to get Sinister, curated by artist and filmmaker Rachel
Maclean, visitors of all ages will enjoy this fun cute diagnosis.
Easter
activities will continue to keep you entertained throughout the holiday with
craft sessions inspired by: Leonardo da
Vinci: A Life in Drawing throughout the week. There is also an autism and
SEN-friendly workshop exploring Leonardo da Vinci's life and work on Monday
15th April. This family fun activity involves music and drama and has been
tailored to meet the needs of children on the autistic spectrum or with other
special needs by taking a friendly and relaxed approach.
There’s
lots more to explore at BMAG including a chance to get up close with animals
with ZooLab’s exotic animal team on 25 April, the Mini Museum for under 5s, the
Staffordshire Hoard display and a chance to relax and enjoy some refreshments
in the award-winning Edwardian Tearooms.
Find the Mythical Beasts
and Fantastic Creatures of Aston Hall
In
the splendid surroundings of this Jacobean mansion, visit on Sunday 14 April
for a magical fun-filled event which takes inspiration from the mythical beasts
and fantastic creatures depicted around Aston Hall. On Sunday 21 April,
celebrate National Tea Day at Aston in Wonderland! Meet Alice and the Hatter
and the angry Queen of Hearts.
Spring fun at the Heritage
Sites
Blakesley
Hall’s new family room is the perfect addition to your visit this Easter. The new
room in this Tudor house give families a chance to discover the history of the
hall and its place in Tudor England, with activities suitable for those aged 3-16.
Puppets, board games, costumes, soft play and a film about a day in the life of
the Hall will prove lots of fun for all the family.
Children
can unleash their creativity at Blakesley Hall on Tuesday 16, Thursday 18, Tuesday
23 and Thursday 25 April, with a range of different craft sessions to take part
in, including Easter Crown making. And the fun doesn’t stop there – there’s
egg-citing Easter egg hunts throughout the holiday, and Blakesley Hall Play Day
on Sunday 28 April.
Step
back in time with a family-friendly tour of the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
on Thursday 18 and 25 April and discover Birmingham’s historic
jewellery trade.
Take
a tour around Soho House and celebrate the arrival of spring with Spring Flowers
at Soho on Wednesday 17, Thursday 18, Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 April.
Activities include designing a floral greeting card, making a seed bomb for the
garden, and taking part in giant art activities.
Weoley
Castle will be home to The Great Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday 21 April.
The Easter bunny has left some treats to discover – can you find them all?
Sarehole
Mill’s Nature Explorers sessions will encourage you to get outdoors and visit
this idyllic site, as it begins to bloom for spring, on Friday 19 and Friday 26
April. On Monday 22 April dragons will be invading the Mill for the St George and the Dragon Egg Hunt.
To
find out more about Easter activities at Birmingham Museums’ sites, including
ticket and price information, please visit www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
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