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Pictureville Cinema to screen films at University of Bradford’s Theatre in the Mill

Tuesday 09 April 2024 Pictureville Cinema will continue its exciting off-site cinema programme at venues across Bradford, as the main cinema remains temporarily closed.

National Science and Media Museum reveals plans for reopening as it showcases latest designs for new permanent galleries

Thursday 04 April 2024 Details of the new permanent Sound and Vision galleries including designs, gallery themes and an artist commission for an interactive installation have been revealed.

Yorkshire Games Festival returns in March at venues across Bradford

Tuesday 13 February 2024 Yorkshire Games Festival returns from 7-10 March, with speaker events at the Jubilee Centre on Jermyn Street in Bradford city centre and free family activities at the Broadway.

National Science and Media Museum launches ‘Pictureville Presents’ at Alhambra’s Studio amidst temporary cinema closure

Wednesday 31 January 2024 Pictureville Presents is a specially curated film programme including classic and cult cinema, special screenings and films that have been rarely screened on the big screen.

Pictureville Cinema is currently closed

Tuesday 24 October 2023 The National Science and Media Museum’s main cinema auditorium – Pictureville – closed on the evening of Friday 20 October as a precautionary measure.

National Science and Media Museum acquires large collection of magic lantern slides showing 19th and 20th century Bradford

Wednesday 20 September 2023 The National Science and Media Museum has acquired a large collection of magic lantern slides, formerly part of the lending library of the Riley Brothers of Bradford.

Pictureville Cinema showcases some of the best short films made by young Northern filmmakers

Thursday 31 August 2023 Short films by young Northern filmmakers take centre stage.

Widescreen Weekend film festival makes new programme announcements as tickets go on sale

Friday 18 August 2023 Widescreen Weekend film festival will return for its 27th edition this autumn with a programme showcasing the pioneering process of CinemaScope, marking its 70th anniversary.

Widescreen Weekend film festival to celebrate the 70th anniversary of pioneering CinemaScope

Wednesday 19 July 2023 Festival returns to the National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema from the 28 September – 2 October.

Science in the city! National Science and Media Museum hits the road this summer

Wednesday 12 July 2023 The National Science and Media Museum is taking science on the road this summer holidays with an exciting programme of free activities for all the family to enjoy.