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The National Science and Media Museum’s press office helps journalists and broadcasters access our collection, information on our extensive programme of events and exhibitions, and the insight offered by our experts.

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YOU:MATTER by Marshmallow Laser Feast—National Science and Media Museum’s unmissable experience for Bradford 2025

Thursday 27 February 2025 Museum to unveil its most cutting-edge experience yet, inviting visitors to ‘come and see what you’re made of’.

Experience World Exclusive Three-Strip Cinerama, only at the National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema

Thursday 27 February 2025 Pictureville Cinema will be hosting a screening of This Is Cinerama (1952), alongside an exclusive tour of the cinema’s projection facilities.

Yorkshire Games Festival returns to The National Science and Media Museum over February half term

Monday 17 February 2025 The museum will be hosting a fun-filled half term of all things gaming, with hands on activities, workshops and experiences for all ages.

What’s screening at Pictureville this February

Friday 07 February 2025 With all three screens now open and Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture events well under way, Pictureville remains a leading destination for independent cinema in Yorkshire.

Pictureville celebrates northern women in cinema with Northern Soul season, curated by Clio Barnard

Wednesday 29 January 2025 The National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema will be hosting a season of films specially curated by critically acclaimed, West Yorkshire raised, writer-director Clio Barnard.

David Hockney lies on the floor, choosing from lots of photographs spread out around him

National Science and Media Museum reopens with exhibition by world renowned Bradford-born artist David Hockney

Friday 10 January 2025 Inaugural temporary exhibition David Hockney: Pieced Together showcases the world-renowned Bradford born artist’s pioneering use of photography and film.

The National Science and Media Museum reopens and unveils new star object specially created by Aardman

Wednesday 08 January 2025 The object, a 2m tall replica of the Techno Trousers from Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, will take centre stage in the museum’s reopening celebration on Saturday 11 January.

The National Science and Media Museum will be displaying its first born-digital object when it reopens to visitors on 8 January

Wednesday 18 December 2024 The object is a social media post originally created by The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL) part of the University of Reading in 2018.

Festive fun at Pictureville Cinema this December

Wednesday 04 December 2024 Pictureville Cinema has announced its full December programme, with festive classics being screened alongside new favourites to keep all ages entertained this Christmas.

The National Science and Media Museum announces January reopening plans and December relaunch of IMAX

Monday 25 November 2024 The National Science and Media Museum will reopen on 8 January with an exciting public programme and revamped spaces, following a once-in-a-generation transformation as Bradford becomes UK City of Culture.