Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham B4 7XG, UK

Thinktank, Birmingham's award winning science museum, offers an enlightening and fun packed day out for the family.

From steam engines and talking robots through to gurgling guts and a chocolate wrapping machine, Thinktank has over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology.

Housed inside the impressive Millennium Point building at Thinktank you will find four floors of hands-on exhibits and historical collections that will amaze and inspire you, showing you the science of the world all around us.

Including the Science Garden, Planetarium and an exciting programme of events and activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

Reception

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
• Braille signage for exhibits is available.
• The availability of Braille signage depends on exhibition.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a headset.
• Staff are trained to use the the hearing system.
• A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please speak to a member of staff.

Theatre (Planetarium)

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located at the rear of the auditorium.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to the patron.
• It is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• This venue does not provide audio described performances.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
• The rows suitable for hearing loops are all rows.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Concessions are not available.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

Accessible Toilet (Level 0)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the lift.
• This accessible toilet is located to the left of the lift along the back wall.
• There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• This is by lift.

Accessible Toilet (Level 1)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
• This accessible toilet is located on level 1.
• There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• This is by lift.

Accessible Toilet (Level 2)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• This accessible toilet is located on level 2, just past reception.
• There is level access to this accessible toilet.

Accessible Toilet (Level 3)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the lift.
• This accessible toilet is located on level 3.
• There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• This is by lift.

Changing Places (Level 0)

• The facility is located to the right of the lift.
• The facility is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the lift.
• There is level access to the facility.