The Forgotten Showman Category: Temporary exhibition 22 November 2019 – 29 March 2020 Discover how Robert Paul, the forgotten pioneer of cinematography, invented British cinema.
Pictureville Cinema Category: Film listings Introducing Pictureville: the new name for cinema at the National Science and Media Museum. Our three fantastic screens show everything from IMAX blockbusters to indie gems.
Wonderlab Category: Permanent gallery Open 10.00–18.00 daily Think like a scientist in Wonderlab, our spectacular interactive gallery. Explore light and sound through mind-bending exhibits and amazing live shows.
The Forgotten Showman Category: Temporary exhibition 22 November 2019 – 29 March 2020 Discover how Robert Paul, the forgotten pioneer of cinematography, invented British cinema.
Light It Up! family show Category: Family show Saturday 29 February 2020 Embark on a journey to learn about the science of light in this illuminating interactive show.
Bring the Thunder family show Category: Family show Saturday 29 February 2020 Discover sound as you’ve never heard it before in an exciting, explosive free live show.
Exploring Space family show Category: Family show Sunday 1 March 2020 You’ll experience space and light in a whole new way with this rocket-fuelled live show. It’s out of this world!
Lates: Climate and Environment Category: Special event Thursday 12 March 2020 A free adults-only night at the museum packed with live shows and experiments, comedy, music and more. Book now
Café Scientifique Category: Special event Thursday 12 March 2020 Come along to an after-hours discussion of the latest ideas in science and technology—everyone’s welcome! Book now
A Grand Day Out! Category: Special event Saturday 14 March 2020 Come along to our fun-packed family day—enjoy free activities, make cool things to take home and see what the museum is all about!
Collection tour Category: Tour Every Wednesday Explore our collection and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the treasures which aren’t on permanent display.
West Yorkshire Queer Stories Category: Temporary exhibition 3 February – April 2020 This series of photographs by Geoff Brokate shows members of the LGBTIQ+ community in spaces around West Yorkshire.
Bradford Science Festival Category: Festival 9–12 July 2020 Join us for a weekend of surprising science and fascinating fun at the museum and across the city.
Games Lounge Category: Permanent gallery Open 10.00–18.00 daily Enjoy technology in action in our brilliantly retro Games Lounge. Play your way through gaming history with classic games, from Pac-Man to Super Mario Kart.
BFI Mediatheque Category: Permanent gallery Open 10.00–17.00 daily Grab a booth and discover the best, rarest and most extraordinary films and TV programmes from the BFI National Archive. More than 2,500 titles are available to view—all for free.
Life Online Category: Permanent gallery Open 10.00–18.00 daily How did our lives change when the internet was born? Find out in the world’s first gallery dedicated to the social, technological and cultural impact of the web.
Kodak Gallery Category: Permanent gallery Open 10.00–18.00 daily Take a journey through the history of photography. Step into a 19th century portrait studio, see hundreds of incredible objects from our collection, and watch the world’s first moving colour film.
Animation Gallery Category: Permanent gallery Open 10.00–18.00 daily Discover original models and artwork from over 100 animations, meet your favourite characters and see science in action!
