Museum shortlisted for national award for lockdown activities
The museum has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award From Home.
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National Science and Media Museum announces date for reopening
The museum will open its doors to the public from Wednesday 19 August 2020.
New dates announced for Bradford Science Festival 2020
The annual festival will now take place during October half term.
Museum celebrates 50 years of the MacRobert Award for engineering innovation
A new online-only exhibition features conceptual photographs by Ted Humble-Smith, commissioned by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Bring the National Science and Media Museum collection home in Animal Crossing
While the museum is temporarily closed, gamers can bring its vast collection into their homes in Animal Crossing.
Explore the National Science and Media Museum at home
Here are a few ways the public can explore the museum virtually from home until it opens its doors again.
A CBBC Games Half Term at the National Science and Media Museum
February half term (15–23 February 2020) will explore the world of CBBC’s online games.
Yorkshire Games Festival Let’s Play weekend promises fun for all ages
Let’s Play will feature new games, live shows, industry insight and careers advice from the British Esports Association.
Museum acquires final camera in the Cottingley Fairies story
The National Science and Media Museum has added the third and final camera in the Cottingley Fairies story to its collection.
Ri Christmas Lecture live stream at the National Science and Media Museum
See Dr. Hannah Fry and the Royal Institution in Bradford this Christmas.
