Press office

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.

Contact our press team with requests for press images, review tickets, or to arrange any filming or photography at the museum.

Browse our press release archive below, or discover more about the National Science and Media Museum.

In Pursuit of Perfection: The Yorkshire Photographic Union Competition at the National Science and Media Museum

Tuesday 23 March 2021 A new exhibition will showcase prints from the YPU’s 2020 competition and 2021 digital selection.

Science Museum Group announces new series exploring diversity and inclusion in STEM

Monday 22 February 2021 Open Talk, a programme of online talks, aims to share untold stories of science and promote STEM subjects to everyone.

Family activities at Yorkshire Games Festival

Yorkshire Games Festival 2021: Programme of online activities announced

Tuesday 19 January 2021 Game Talks takes place on 5 February, with Bonus Level family activities available online next month.

Talk at the National Science and Media Museum

Science Museum Group announces major focus on sustainability for 2021

Thursday 10 December 2020 The group has announced a major focus on sustainability and climate change in its public programme throughout 2021.

Yorkshire Games Festival 2021: Online Game Talks tickets on sale

Tuesday 08 December 2020 The talks will be returning in February 2021, with a packed programme featuring high-profile industry guests.

New virtual exhibition explores engineering response to the pandemic

Tuesday 01 December 2020 The online exhibition features fascinating and evocative photographs of engineers fighting Covid-19.

Festive fun at the National Science and Media Museum

Thursday 19 November 2020 Pictureville Cinema has something for the whole family to enjoy this festive season.

Different look Bradford Science Festival is a big hit

Monday 09 November 2020 This year’s Bradford Science Festival took place online, on the radio, and at home as well as in the museum.

A front view of the National Science and Media Museum

National Science and Media Museum announces temporary closure during lockdown

Wednesday 04 November 2020 The museum and cinemas will be closed from Thursday 5 November until Thursday 3 December.

Children watching a demo in Wonderlab Live

October half term at the National Science and Media Museum

Thursday 15 October 2020 There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained at the museum this October half term.