What was on

Hands-on light and magic helped you discover the science behind how we see the world around us. Flash-bang fun for the whole family!

This major exhibition on William Henry Fox Talbot, polymath and pioneer of Victorian photography, showcased one of the world’s most comprehensive and important collections of his work.

Guests at the first Yorkshire Games Festival included leading lights of the gaming industry such as Warren Spector, John and Brenda Romero, Rhianna Pratchett and Charles Cecil.

What can you tell from an expression? Do different people see faces differently? How do people change their faces? In Your Face investigated these questions—and more—through a pick-and-mix adventure of demos, displays and activities.

Mike Goldwater’s photographs of El Salvador illuminate the dichotomy between revolutionary aspirations and the reality of waging war.

With virtual reality, a Bond girl and two premieres of new restorations, the 20th edition of Widescreen Weekend was truly one to remember.

Alec Soth is one of the world's foremost documentary photographers. This was the first UK exhibition of his work, presenting highlights from his four major series of photographs.

This inspiring exhibition of Polly Braden’s photographs highlighted the everyday interactions and life-changing experiences of people with learning disabilities and autism.

Featuring some of the rarest images from pioneers of photography, this exhibition revealed the influence of early scientific photography on modern and contemporary art.

As part of a celebration of Star Wars and the creativity of its fans, we invited visitors to submit their own fan art for display at the museum.