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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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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.

Festive fun at Pictureville Cinema this December

Wednesday 13 November 2024 Pictureville Cinema has announced its Christmas programme, with screenings for the whole family running throughout the festive season.

What’s screening at Pictureville this November

Wednesday 30 October 2024 This November, the National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema is preparing for another exciting season of handpicked cinema.

National Science and Media Museum marks Halloween with first look at horror film favourites in new galleries

Monday 28 October 2024 To mark Halloween, the National Science and Media Museum has revealed the latest design along with some of the iconic objects that will be found in Behind the Screams.

Bring your own bear to Pictureville to mark Paddington Day

Monday 14 October 2024 On Sunday 20 October, the National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema will be hosting Paddington Day, ahead of the release of the franchise’s third instalment, Paddington in Peru, this November.

Archive film screening gives audiences a glimpse of life in Bradford as far back as 1896

Tuesday 08 October 2024 On Wednesday 16 October, Bradford on Film will be returning to he National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema.

What’s screening at Pictureville this October

Wednesday 02 October 2024 This October, Pictureville is gearing up for an unforgettable season of cinema, with an eclectic mix of films, events and special screenings on offer throughout the month.

Embrace the festival vibe at Yorkshire's biggest independent cinema with Pictureville Rocks

Monday 30 September 2024 Pictureville Cinema will be hosting a two day long celebration of sound and cinema, Pictureville Rocks.

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

Festive fun at Pictureville Cinema this December

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

Festive fun at Pictureville Cinema this December

What’s screening at Pictureville this November

National Science and Media Museum marks Halloween with first look at horror film favourites in new galleries

Bring your own bear to Pictureville to mark Paddington Day

Archive film screening gives audiences a glimpse of life in Bradford as far back as 1896

What’s screening at Pictureville this October

Embrace the festival vibe at Yorkshire's biggest independent cinema with Pictureville Rocks

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