National Science and Media Museum

2 March – 24 June 2018

From stereoscopes to IMAX, discover how scientists and artists have created incredible experiences using photography, cinema and sound.

Wonderlab

Think like a scientist in Wonderlab, our newest and most interactive gallery exploring light and sound through mind-bending exhibits and spectacular live shows.

Cinema at the museum

Film listings

We have three cinemas, including the region’s biggest IMAX. Enjoy everything from the newest 3D blockbusters to classic movies, independent films and live theatre broadcasts.

All events, exhibitions and galleries

Wonderlab

27–28 May and 2 June 2018

Think like a scientist in Wonderlab, our newest and most interactive gallery exploring light and sound through mind-bending exhibits and spectacular live shows.

Young visitors take part in a family activity at the National Science and Media Museum

May half term: See, Hear, Think

Special event

26 May – 3 June 2018

Join us this May half term for free family fun to get you thinking—we’ve got exciting shows, creative activities and lots to explore.

A young visitor takes part in a demonstration

Light It Up! family show

Family show

Embark on a journey to learn about the science of light in this illuminating interactive show.

Bring the Thunder family show

Family show

29 May – 1 June 2018

Discover sound as you’ve never heard it before in an exciting, explosive free live show.

Image shows a female Bradford City fan cheering while watching a match

City Girls

17 November 2017 – 24 June 2018

Nudrat Afza’s photographs of female Bradford City fans capture the awesome highs and crushing lows of matchday at Valley Parade.

Immersion

2 March – 24 June 2018

From stereoscopes to IMAX, discover how scientists and artists have created incredible experiences using photography, cinema and sound.

I Am Still Me

30 April – 10 June 2018

Helen Williams’ portraits of people living with dementia highlight her subjects’ unique personalities and passions.

Bradford Science Festival

Festival

19–22 July 2018

Our family weekend of surprising science in the city is back for 2018! This year we’ll be focusing on the wonder of engineering.

Visitors watching a talk at a Lates event at the National Science and Media Museum

Lates: Bradford Science Festival

Special event

Thursday 19 July 2018

Try something new, do something different! Join us for Lates, an adults-only night at the museum packed with exclusive shows, live experiments and fun activities.

Collection tours

Tour

Every Wednesday

Explore our collection and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the treasures which aren’t on permanent display.

A still from the film How the West was Won

Widescreen Weekend

Festival

11–14 October 2018

A unique film festival celebrating the past, present and future of cinema, featuring large-screen formats and technologies.

Tickets on sale

Games Lounge

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

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

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

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