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.

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See Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on the biggest screen in West Yorkshire

Tuesday 22 October 2019 Tickets for the biggest movie of the year go on sale today.

A member of cinema staff preparing projection equipment

Widescreen Weekend opens and new cinema name announced

Thursday 10 October 2019 As the Widescreen Weekend film festival begins, ‘Pictureville’ is revealed as the name of the museum’s new independent cinema operation.

(l-r) James Rice, INDY Senior Film and Development Manager; Kathryn Penny, National Science and Media Museum Head of Film Operation; Pete Johnson, INDY Head of Operations

National Science and Media Museum and INDY Cinema Group announce new partnership

Monday 30 September 2019 The museum has announced a new cinema programming partnership, to begin on 1 November 2019.

Shaun the Sheep half term activities at the museum

Friday 27 September 2019 This October half term we’re celebrating the brand new Shaun the Sheep movie with family activities, workshops and special guests.

Full programme announced for Widescreen Weekend 2019 film festival

Wednesday 14 August 2019 Highlights of the 2019 film festival will include historical epics, a tribute to a Hollywood icon, and a host of special guests.

A cartoon spaceman against the backdrop of a real photograph of space

New exhibition explores the sights and sounds of space

Tuesday 09 July 2019 Opening to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing, the new exhibition Hello Universe takes an interactive look at space travel.

The artist Luke Jerram stands next to his artwork Gaia, an illuminated sculpture of Earth

‘Gaia’: 7m 3D sculpture of the Earth to be displayed in museum foyer

Wednesday 26 June 2019 Artist Luke Jerram’s touring artwork Gaia is to be featured as part of the upcoming Hello Universe exhibition.

A group of children watch a Mars rover at a Bradford Science Festival event

Bradford Science Festival: full 2019 programme announced

Friday 21 June 2019 A 12m rocket, which aims to deliver the UK’s first human space flight, is set to be one of this year’s highlights.

First details announced for Widescreen Weekend 2019 film festival

Wednesday 22 May 2019 Passes for the 2019 festival are now on sale, with first programme details revealed today.

Children taking part in outdoor activities at Bradford Science Festival

Bradford Science Festival gets bigger and better for 2019

Monday 20 May 2019 This year’s Bradford Science Festival will be joined by new venues and partners including The University of Bradford and Impressions Gallery.