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.
Yorkshire Games Festival Category: Festival 5–9 February 2020 A five-day extravaganza celebrating videogames, with special guests, workshops and a fun-packed weekend for gamers of all ages. Book now
CBBC Games: Nightfall Category: Special event 8–9 February 2020 Enter the dream. Defeat Nightmares. Become a legend! Play this brand-new game with developers from CBBC Games.
Discover Esports Category: Special event 8–9 February 2020 Meet the British Esports Association and compete in a Rocket League tournament on the big screen.
Exploring Analogue Category: Special event 8–9 February 2020 Discover the wonderful world of analogue gaming. Enjoy a range of tabletop games or try a Dungeons and Dragons taster!
Northern Games Showcase Category: Special event 8–9 February 2020 Be the first to test a variety of games—all created by local developers.
Café Scientifique Category: Special event Thursday 13 February 2020 Come along to an after-hours discussion of the latest ideas in science and technology—everyone’s welcome!
A Positive Way to Play Category: Special event Saturday 8 February 2020 Who is responsible for young people’s gaming habits? Alysia Judge and a panel of special guests will discuss. Book now
A CBBC Games Half Term Category: Special event 15–23 February 2020 This February half term, discover videogames with CBBC. Try brand new games, have a go at coding and play along with the experts!
Early Birds Category: Special event Saturday 22 February 2020 Early Birds is our special early-morning event for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition, anxiety disorder, or Special Educational Need.
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.
Lates 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.
Ten years of Bradford UNESCO City of Film Category: Temporary exhibition 7 October 2019 – January 2020 We’re celebrating the tenth anniversary of Bradford’s UNESCO City of Film status with this display of photographs.
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.
