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Black STEAM in the City

Sunday 8 November 2026·12:00pm·Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
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Date & Time

Sunday 8 November 2026

12:00pm – 6:00pm

Location

Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG

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Free

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The 13th annual Black STEAM showcase and family learning day at Thinktank, themed Black STEAM Cities. Workshops, interactive activities and talks from mathematicians, scientists, engineers, artists and storytellers, including Get Creative with Ben (Ben Pinnock, The21 Pirates) and Meet a Materials Scientist (Dr Pearl Agyakwa). Doors 11:30, programme 12:00 to 18:00, free. Children under 14 must be accompanied.

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Ben Pinnock

Creative designer, illustrator and director, The21 Pirates

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Dr Pearl Agyakwa

Materials scientist,

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