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Last chance to uncover Top Secret exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum

Thursday 19 May 2022 There are only two weeks left to uncover the fascinating world of codebreaking, cyber security and secret communications at the free exhibition, Top Secret: From Ciphers to Cyber Security

Still from The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm

Widescreen Weekend returns in October with UK premiere of newly restored The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm

Wednesday 11 May 2022 The National Science and Media Museum’s annual celebration of widescreen film returns to the museum from 13–16 October.

Family group taking part in an activity in Top Secret exhibition

Top Secret to open at the National Science and Media Museum this February

Tuesday 01 February 2022 The major new exhibition will uncover the fascinating world of codebreaking, cyber security and secret communications.

Yorkshire Games Festival 2022 announces full programme of events

Wednesday 12 January 2022 Announced today, the lineup for this year’s festival of videogames includes the return of the popular Let’s Play! family weekend.

A woman and a girl looking at a glass display in a museum gallery

Museum to explore a century of codebreaking in major new exhibition

Tuesday 11 January 2022 Opening in February, Top Secret will uncover the fascinating world of codebreaking, cyber security and secret communications.

Family activities at Yorkshire Games Festival

National Science and Media Museum announces 2022 programme

Monday 20 December 2021 An exciting programme of festivals, exhibitions and screenings is today announced for the new year.

Yorkshire Games Festival 2022: Festival passes on sale and first speakers announced

Wednesday 01 December 2021 The festival of videogames will return on 12–18 February 2022 with a packed programme of talks, masterclasses and Q&A events, plus a fun family weekend.

Exterior of National Science and Media Museum seen from Bradford

Museum secures National Lottery support to begin development of ambitious Sound and Vision project

Wednesday 06 October 2021 Support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will allow the museum to begin development of its Sound and Vision galleries and activity programme.

Bradford-based film ‘Ali & Ava’ to have homecoming premiere on 14 October

Tuesday 28 September 2021 The museum’s Pictureville Cinema is to host a special presentation of Clio Barnard’s Bradford-set film.

Bradford Science Festival Returns this October half term

Monday 27 September 2021 Bradford Science Festival is returning this October half term (23–31 October 2021), with the full programme of events and free tickets now available.