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.
Hello Universe Category: Temporary exhibition 19 July 2019 – 22 January 2020 Join us for a mesmerising journey through the incredible sights and sounds of space.
The Forgotten Showman family activities Category: Special event 7–8, 14–15 and 21–22 December 2019 Enjoy family fun inspired by our latest exhibition! Create your own comic book and see interactive 3D animation in action.
Café Scientifique Category: Special event Thursday 5 December 2019 Come along to an after-hours discussion of the latest ideas in science and technology—everyone’s welcome! Book now
Festive fun Category: Special event December 2019 Celebrate with us! Visit the museum over the winter break for fantastic activities, amazing galleries, and festive family films.
Royal Institution Christmas Lecture live screening Category: Special event Thursday 12 December 2019 An exclusive live screening, written and presented by mathematician Dr Hannah Fry. Book now
Early Birds Category: Special event Saturday 14 December 2019 Early Birds is our special early-morning event for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition, anxiety disorder, or Special Educational Need. Book now
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
Collection tour Category: Tour Selected Wednesdays Explore our collection and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the treasures which aren’t on permanent display.
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.
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!
