Birmingham Museums Conference & Banqueting Thinktank
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum Thinktank is one of the region's premier centres for business events - a place where the historic and the ultra modern come alive to provide an awe-inspiring environment for all corporate events. The venue boasts versatile spaces, dramatic architecture, fascinating museum exhibits ranging from the world s oldest working steam engine to an emotional robot, plus a dedicated events suite with its own entrance. The added attractions of the digital Planetarium, Thinktank Theatre and the science museum galleries are also available as part of conference and event packages. It s the only venue in the Midlands where delegates can enjoy their canapés either under the wings of Spitfire and Hurricane fighter planes or in the cutting-edge Futures gallery with its Mars rover and other exciting exhibits on Space exploration. The 300m 2 Event Suite A versatile space which can be transformed into three areas. The 700m 2 Think Space With good lift, access to our Future gallery, and ideal for exhibitions or product launches The 180 seat Thinktank Theatre A flexible, enveloping layout and full electronic voting with real time analysis for truly interactive meetings. Light bites to banqueting Thinktank s catering fully lives up to our reputation for quality. We can provide silver service, sandwiches, banquets or buffets, with a choice of menus to suit your event, with wines to match. Thinktank Galleries Four themed interactive floors from the steam power to nanotechnology. Our 70 seat Digital Planetarium Experience stars and planets as you've never seen them before, but you can also travel through the human body, dive under the ocean, shrink to the size of an atom, or allow yourself to be completely immersed in music and light.
Event Suite With its on entrance and reception area the Events Suite offers 300m 2 of adaptable space, which can divide into two or three areas, Lodge, Brindley and Issigonis. Two of the rooms have inbuilt AV and projectors for all of your presentation and conference requirements. Situated next to the Futures Gallery your event can become extra special by inspiring your guests with arrival refreshments amongst the state of the art exhibits.
Think Space 700m 2 What ever you envisage, we ll achieve it. Designed as a temporary exhibition space. Think Space is the perfect venue for exhibitions and events of all sizes. Boasting goods lift access and three phase power, it can adapt to suit your needs, being 25m by 30m, with a high ceiling. For added versatility, Event Space has direct access to Thinktank s amazing Futures Gallery.
Thinktank Theatre Thinktank s 180 seat theatre with surround seating on three sides with delegate voting at all seats. Your presentation can be displayed on three screens offering allowing all delegates a great view. There s a dedicated reception area plus meeting room ideal for break out spaces. Presentations Powerpoint and video presentations can be displayed on three screens within the auditorium. There are four wireless microphones and one mounted on the lectern. Lighting Pulsar master forty-eight channel lighting desk 16 x Source Four Profiles 16 x Source Par 24 x 500w Floods Audio output Sound Craft 16 channel mixing console 4 Crown CE1000 1000 watt amplifiers 8 Speakers Denon FM Tuner Recording/video media Panasonic DV recorder Panasonic super VHS Video recorder Panasonic DVD player Projectors 1 x NEC XT 5000 projector (main theatre projector) 2 x NEC 1150 s (side projectors) Elmo TRV-35H 35mm projector
Planetarium A unique immersive experience to wow your delegates Thinktank Planetarium is the UK's first purpose-built digital planetarium. The domed theatre is 10m in diameter with 70 seats. Not only can you experience stars and planets as you've never seen them before, but you can also travel through the human body, dive under the ocean, shrink to the size of an atom, or allow yourself to be completely immersed in music and light. Currently over 35 different fulldome (360 ) shows are available at Thinktank Planetarium.
Light bites to banqueting Whether you would like canapes, a tasty finger buffet or silver service banquet, you can be sure that guests with even the most discerning taste buds will be delighted with our food and drink offer. Fresh ingredients are sourced daily, and wherever possible organic and seasonal produce are used. Many dietary requirements can be catered for, including vegan, halal, and healthy options. And if you have something very special in mind, we are happy to work with you to produce a bespoke menu to meet your needs.
Thinktank Galleries Thinktank really established the future of science museums, and celebrates the past, present and future in an imaginative, accessible and interactive way. Spread over four floors, each gallery is themed. There are more than 200 hands on exhibits, everything from a steam locomotive to a robot that can talk and sing. A compelling and surprisingly practical setting for corporate hospitality that won t be forgotten.
The Events Suite Style Whole Suite Lodge Brindley Issigonis Boardroom n/a 20 25 20 Hollow square n/a 30 50 50 Informal circle n/a 50 60 60 Theatre 200 50 70 70 Herringbone n/a 50 50 50 Horseshoe n/a 20 30 30 Cabaret 104 42 54 54 Banquet 200 56 72 80 Standing buffet 250 60 100 120 Dinner with dance floor 200 n/a n/a n/a Dimensions Length 14.5m 14.5m 14.5m 19m Width 24m 7m 9m 19m Area 380m 2 102m 2 130m 2 152m 2 Ceiling Height 3.1m 3.1m 3.1m 3.1m Specification Natural Daylight Yes No No Yes Data/Video Projector Yes No No Yes Air conditioning Yes Yes Yes Yes Adjustable lighting Yes Yes Yes Yes
Floor Plan; Events Suite
Visitor Information Access Thinktank is fully accessible to wheelchair users. We have male and female access toilets and adult change facilities. An Induction loop is fitted in the Events suite. Please contact our Events Team to discuss any specific requirements your party may have. Parking There is a multi-storey car park with disabled spaces, situated at the rear of the building. Public Transport Thinktank is closely located to Moor Street station (0.5m), New Street station (1m) and Snow Hill station (1m). Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XG. All enquiries please call 0121 348 8082 / 8084 Email events@birminghammuseums.org.uk Visit www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank