Press office

The National Science and Media Museum’s press office helps journalists and broadcasters access our collection, information on our extensive programme of events and exhibitions, and the insight offered by our experts.

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Widescreen Weekend film festival to celebrate the 70th anniversary of pioneering CinemaScope

Wednesday 19 July 2023 Festival returns to the National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema from the 28 September – 2 October.

Science in the city! National Science and Media Museum hits the road this summer

Wednesday 12 July 2023 The National Science and Media Museum is taking science on the road this summer holidays with an exciting programme of free activities for all the family to enjoy.

National Science and Media Museum celebrates 40th anniversary with new film

Wednesday 14 June 2023 The National Science and Media Museum celebrates its 40th birthday on 16 June 2023 with a new short film, showcasing favourite memories from the last four decades and looking towards the future.

Two children wearing colourful glasses and smiling

National Science and Media Museum says farewell to visitors over final weekend ahead of temporary closure

Tuesday 06 June 2023 National Science and Media Museum to temporarily close from 5 June until summer 2024 for major refurbishment.

National Science and Media Museum to host showstopping science festival ahead of temporary closure

Wednesday 17 May 2023 Bradford Science Festival returns from 23 May – 4 June with an unmissable lineup of hands-on experiences and live events.

National Science and Media Museum makes two senior appointments

Friday 05 May 2023 The National Science and Media Museum has appointed Charlotte Connelly as Head Curator and Sally Folkard as Head of Screen and Cultural Engagement.

Bradford Science Festival returns this May half term

Monday 24 April 2023 Bradford Science Festival, produced by the National Science and Media Museum, will be returning this May ahead of the museum temporarily closing for a year-long transformation.

Pictureville Cinema collaborates with Leeds International Film Festival to present new restoration of film trilogy

Thursday 30 March 2023 The National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema has teamed up with Leeds International Film Festival to present the new 4k restoration of the Three Colours trilogy, a classic of world cinema created by the legendary Polish director Krzysztof Kieślowski.

Exterior of National Science and Media Museum as seen from Bradford city centre

National Science and Media Museum awarded a £3m grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver Sound and Vision Project

Tuesday 28 March 2023 The National Science and Media Museum’s once-in-a-generation Sound and Vision Project is entering its delivery phase, having successfully secured a £3.08m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Colourful slimes on display at Bradford Science Festival

Bradford Science Festival returns with 13-days of immersive experiences and interactive family activities

Thursday 23 February 2023 Bradford Science Festival returns from 23 May until 4 June with a programme of immersive experiences and interactive family activities ahead of the museum temporarily closing for a year-long major refurbishment.