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Friday 05 May 2023 The National Science and Media Museum has appointed Charlotte Connelly as Head Curator and Sally Folkard as Head of Screen and Cultural Engagement.

Monday 24 April 2023 Bradford Science Festival, produced by the National Science and Media Museum, will be returning this May ahead of the museum temporarily closing for a year-long transformation.

Thursday 30 March 2023 The National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema has teamed up with Leeds International Film Festival to present the new 4k restoration of the Three Colours trilogy, a classic of world cinema created by the legendary Polish director Krzysztof Kieślowski.

Tuesday 28 March 2023 The National Science and Media Museum’s once-in-a-generation Sound and Vision Project is entering its delivery phase, having successfully secured a £3.08m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Thursday 23 February 2023 Bradford Science Festival returns from 23 May until 4 June with a programme of immersive experiences and interactive family activities ahead of the museum temporarily closing for a year-long major refurbishment.  

Sunday 05 February 2023 From Thursday 9 February, visitors to the museum can see a new display, Stephen Hawking at Work, exploring the working life of the world-renowned theoretical physicist.

Monday 23 January 2023 Bradford-made independent feature film, Tell Me About It, to have preview screening followed by a Q&A with the cast and crew at Pictureville Cinema on 31 January.

Friday 20 January 2023 Yorkshire Games Festival returns to the National Science and Media Museum for its seventh edition on 4-10 February 2023, with full programme of events announced and tickets on sale.  

Friday 13 January 2023

Wednesday 21 December 2022 There are only three weeks left to explore the last 100 years of broadcasting at the free exhibition, Switched On, before it closes on 11 January.