Joanna Quinn: How I Animate National Science and Media Museum 2026-09-21 | Joanna Quinn: How I Animate
40 Years of the National Science and Media Museum National Science and Media Museum 2023-06-16 | In June 2023 the National Science and Media Museum turned 40. Visitors, staff and friends of the museum share their memories and look to the future.
Sound and Vision – Transforming the National Science and Media Museum National Science and Media Museum 2023-01-12 | Sound and Vision is a £6million project to build two significant new galleries at the National Science and Media Museum. The galleries, accompanied by a programme of activities, will showcase key objects and stories from our world-class collections of photography, film, television, animation, videogames and sound technologies. Bradford is one of the UK’s youngest, most diverse and fastest-growing cities. As part of the Sound and Vision project, we’re working in close consultation with local communities to make the museum the cultural cornerstone as Bradford becomes UK City of Culture in 2025. Sound and Vision also complements the city’s ambitious culture strategy Culture is our Plan. and supports the wider region’s commitment to building a digital economy. The galleries will open in winter 2024.
Switched On at the National Science and Media Museum National Science and Media Museum 2022-08-24 | From the first radio microphones to colour TV, on-demand video and streaming, our new exhibition explores how and why the world of broadcasting has changed over the last 100 years.
Yorkshire Games Festival 2022 Trailer National Science and Media Museum 2022-02-08 | Yorkshire Games Festival is back! 12–18 February 2022 at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford. We've got a fun weekend of gaming for the whole family, talks from industry experts and lots more. Find out more: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival
Working Towards a Web Built For Everyone, By Everyone National Science and Media Museum 2021-11-19 | In this discussion, an international panel examined dark design patterns, the focus of the World Wide Web Foundation's Tech Policy Design Lab, which launches with this virtual event. For more information please visit techlab.webfoundation.orgSpeakers include:* Finn Lützow-Holm Myrstad—Director of Digital Policy, Norwegian Consumer Council* Professor Jasmine McNealy—Associate Professor, University of Florida* Kat Zhou—Product Designer, Spotify* Mihir Kshirsagar—Clinical Lead at Center for Information Technology Policy, Princeton University* Nnenna Nwakanma—Chief Web Advocate, World Wide Web Foundation* Dr Anjana Ahuja (Chair)—Science correspondent at the Financial Times and co-author (with Jeremy Farrar) of the bestselling book 'Spike: The Virus vs. The People – The Inside Story'
How to Make Your Own Musical Instruments with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra National Science and Media Museum 2021-10-25 | Want to create a household band? The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will help you turn everyday items into exotic sounds!0:10 Introduction2:24 How to make a didgeridoo6:11 How to make a diddley bow11:57 How to make a double reed16:42 Kitchen percussion19:52 Play along with the RPO!This event was part of Bradford Science Festival 2021 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
Widescreen Weekend 2021 film festival trailer | 25th anniversary National Science and Media Museum 2021-09-17 | Widescreen Weekend film festival takes place 7–10 October 2021 at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cinema/widescreen-weekendEnjoy a long weekend of big, bold and wide cinema experiences – glorious 70mm screenings, cult classics, Cinerama and great guests will remind you why going to the movies is so magical!This year is our 25th anniversary and we’re delighted to bring you a focus on one of the most prolific and skilled film composers of all time, Ennio Morricone; an exploration of the work of women and non-binary creators on scores across a range of genres in our Women in Widescreen strand; beloved classics and new and restorations in the Restorations & Rediscoveries strand; Kids’ Club screenings for the whole family to enjoy together; and films in local community cinema venues to take the festival across the Bradford district.Explore the full programme and book your tickets at scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cinema/widescreen-weekend
Curator’s Tour of In Pursuit of Perfection: The Yorkshire Photographic Union Competition National Science and Media Museum 2021-05-19 | Phillip Roberts, Associate Curator of Photography, introduces our new exhibition In Pursuit of Perfection: The Yorkshire Photographic Union Competition.See the exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford from 19 May to 27 June 2021. Free entry. Museum open Wednesday to Sunday, and every day during school holidays. More info: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pursuit-perfection-yorkshire-photographic-union-competition
Exhibition Trailer | In Pursuit of Perfection: The Yorkshire Photographic Union Competition National Science and Media Museum 2021-05-05 | See the free exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford from 19 May to 27 June 2021. More info: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pursuit-perfection-yorkshire-photographic-union-competitionWith hundreds of photographs on display, the Yorkshire Photographic Union’s Annual Exhibition celebrates the artistic ability and technical skill of photographers belonging to clubs across Yorkshire.
BAFTA Young Game Designers Intro to Yorkshire Games Festival 2021 National Science and Media Museum 2021-02-05 | Watch a special BAFTA introduction to Yorkshire Games Festival 2021, featuring Elle Osili-Wood and some of the 2020 Young Game Designers finalists. See the full online programme: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival
Digital Pathology Explained – Animation National Science and Media Museum 2020-11-02 | This animation shows how the digital pathology process works. Part of our online exhibition Pathology: Diagnosing Disease. Read more: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pathology-diagnosing-disease
The Chemistry of Covid-19 – Presentation and Live Chat with Dr Philip Drake National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-30 | Dr Philip Drake, a lecturer in chemistry at the University of Bradford, talks about viruses, what they are, how they work and the chemistry of Covid-19 testing.This event was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
Terrible Termites and Lousy Locusts – Presentation and Live Chat with Dr Sofia Hirscher National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-29 | Did you know there are insects that cause millions of pounds worth of damage to crops? And insects that are silent destroyers, causing entire buildings to collapse? This talk, aimed at 11–16-year-olds, is all about the world’s worst environmental pests, covering the destruction and havoc they can cause as well as the ways scientists have come up with to control them.This event was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
50 Million Tonnes – Science Show and Live Chat with Steve Summers National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-27 | Last year, 50 million tonnes of electronic waste were produced. More than ever before—more every year. We buy more, it breaks more quickly, and more of it piles up in the poorest parts of the world. Will this used technology destroy our planet, or could it give us the solutions we need?In this show you’ll learn a new way of looking at this e-waste—as free stuff that can be hacked and used for our own inventions. Hear about how the technology works, where the materials come from, where the waste goes to, and what we can do to help the situation. You might even figure out what to do with that drawer full of dead tech at home!This event was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
The Anatomy of a Covid-19 Patient – Presentation and Live Chat with Dr Pip Garner National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-26 | Unlike other coronavirus diseases, Covid-19 is not just a problem for our lungs. Increasing evidence shows how it affects multiple organs including the brain, heart and kidneys, creating more challenges for the medical field—some of which may persist for years to come.Please note: This video talks about anatomy in detail and features images of inside the human body. Viewer discretion is advised.This event was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
Black Panther: Diversity in Cinema, Arts and Engineering – Panel Discussion National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-24 | Join our panel from the arts and science industries as they discuss the impact of Black Panther on diversity. The discussion is chaired by Sharon Watson, CEO and Principal of the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and features Felicia Williams, Director of Design at Twitter; Titi Oliyide, Engineer at Siemens; and Tara Plummer, Senior IT Manager at PPG.This event was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
The Secrets of a Naked Mole Rat National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-24 | With their giant teeth and wrinkly pink skin, these little rodents won’t win a beauty contest, but they are truly remarkable creatures. They live for an extremely long time, don’t show signs of ageing, and are resistant to cancer. Meet Morris and discover how his adaption to life in the dark may help us improve human lives.This video was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
The Art of Illusion: Optical Toys Demonstration National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-24 | Optical toys were an early form of animation, turning still images into moving ones. One of our Explainers tells you more about why they work.This video was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
Science of Sound: Sound Waves Demonstration National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-24 | How does sound travel and what happens when we fire our really big air cannon? This video was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
Science of Sound: Distorting Sound National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-24 | Learn about the surprising objects used to create sounds for the special effects in films and TV.This video was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
How the Cottingley Fairies Photographs Were Made National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-24 | The photographs of fairies taken in Cottingley, Bradford, were made by two young girls, Frances Griffiths and Elsie Wright. Find out how they made the photographs that fooled Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Dr Merrick Burrow (University of Huddersfield), curator of the upcoming exhibition ‘The Cottingley Fairies: A Study in Deception’ at the Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery, University of Leeds, explains.This video was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFestMusicThe Healing and Sleepwalker III by Sergey Cheremisinov are licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).Sleepwalker V by Sergey Cheremisinov is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).freemusicarchive.org/music/Sergey_Cheremisinov
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Cottingley Fairies National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-24 | Find out what happened when the creator of Sherlock Holmes saw the photographs of fairies taken in Cottingley, Bradford. Dr Merrick Burrow (University of Huddersfield), curator of the upcoming exhibition ‘The Cottingley Fairies: A Study in Deception’ at the Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery, University of Leeds, explains.This video was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
How to Make a Crocodile Clip National Science and Media Museum 2020-10-24 | This video takes you through how to make a crocodile clip from simple materials, step by step.This video was part of Bradford Science Festival 2020 scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bradford-science-festival #BradSciFest
Widescreen Weekend: Theatrical Cut 2020 film festival trailer National Science and Media Museum 2020-09-18 | The Widescreen Weekend film festival takes place 9–11 October 2020 at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cinema/widescreen-weekendEnjoy a long weekend of big, bold and wide cinema experiences – glorious 70mm screenings, cult classics and Cinerama will remind you why going to the movies is so magical!This year’s festival includes a celebration of female editors in our Women in Widescreen: Mother Cutter focus; beloved classics, musicals and restorations in the Restorations & Rediscoveries strand; Kids’ Club screenings for the whole family to enjoy together; and a Friday night special event exploring early 3D cinema with historian Denis Pellerin and 50s horror Creature from the Black Lagoon.Explore the full programme and book your tickets at scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cinema/widescreen-weekend
Welcome back to Pictureville Cinema National Science and Media Museum 2020-09-16 | Pictureville Cinema is reopening—this video will help you plan your visit. More information and film listings: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cinema
Bradford on Film – Trailer – Pictureville Cinema at National Science and Media Museum National Science and Media Museum 2020-09-07 | Join us to celebrate the reopening of Pictureville Cinema with screenings of Bradford on Film on Thursday 17 September. More information and tickets: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cinema/bradford-film
Welcome back to the National Science and Media Museum National Science and Media Museum 2020-08-18 | We can’t wait to welcome you back to the museum! This video provides some essential information for your visit. Read more and book free tickets: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/welcome-back
MacRobert Award for Engineering Innovation: Fran Scott interviews Ted Humble-Smith National Science and Media Museum 2020-06-22 | Fran Scott interviews Ted Humble-Smith, the conceptual photographer behind the images in our online exhibition. See more: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-online/50-years-macrobert-award-engineering-innovation
Yorkshire Games Festival 2020 trailer National Science and Media Museum 2020-01-08 | 5–9 February 2020 – a 5-day videogames extravaganza at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, featuring special guests, gameplay, workshops and shows for the whole family. Full programme: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival #YGF20
Widescreen Weekend 2019 film festival trailer National Science and Media Museum 2019-09-06 | The Widescreen Weekend film festival takes place 10–13 October 2019 at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/widescreen-weekendEnjoy a long weekend of big, bold and wide cinema experiences – glorious 70mm screenings, new Cinerama restorations and great guests will remind you why going to the movies is so magical!This year’s festival includes a celebration of Women in Widescreen; Celluloid Saturday, a whole day of film on film; retrospectives dedicated to Robert Wise and Doris Day; a 'superhero showdown' between Blade and Black Panther; a strand of films set in ancient Rome... and much more. Explore the full programme and book your tickets at scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/widescreen-weekend
National Science and Media Museum: Meet the Volunteers National Science and Media Museum 2019-04-30 | Meet some of our amazing volunteers and get a taste of what they do. For more information on volunteering at the museum and to browse current vacancies, visit our website: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/about-us/support-museum/volunteering
Yorkshire Games Festival 2019 trailer National Science and Media Museum 2019-01-07 | The Yorkshire Games Festival is back! 6–10 February 2019 at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford. We've got special guest speakers plus gameplay, workshops and shows for the whole family. Find out more: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival
Widescreen Weekend 2018 film festival trailer National Science and Media Museum 2018-10-01 | The Widescreen Weekend film festival takes place 11–14 October 2018 at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/widescreen-weekendWidescreen Weekend is our yearly festival of large-screen formats and cinema technologies, celebrating the past, present and future of film. Enjoy a long weekend of big, bold and wide cinema experiences, including glorious 70mm screenings, new Cinerama restorations and great guests.
Audience questions – Fake News on Trial National Science and Media Museum 2018-02-23 | Members of the panel respond to audience questions at our Fake News on Trial event. With Samira Ahmed, John Lubbock, Natalie Kane, Gabor Batonyi and John O'Shea.More information on the event and panellists: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/what-was-on/fake-newsSee what's on at the museum: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on
Opening panel discussion – Fake News on Trial National Science and Media Museum 2018-02-23 | The lively opening panel discussion at our Fake News on Trial event. Speakers: Samira Ahmed, John Lubbock, Natalie Kane, Gabor Batonyi and John O'Shea.More information on the event and panellists: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/what-was-on/fake-newsSee what's on at the museum: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on
Natalie Kane talks digital design, online culture and memes National Science and Media Museum 2018-02-23 | Writer, researcher and V&A curator Natalie Kane discusses digital design, online culture and narrative at our Fake News on Trial event.In this one-off event on Monday 22 January 2018, we brought together a panel of special guests to debate how museums and news organisations can deal with fake news and the challenges of ‘post-truth’ reporting.Read more about the Fake News exhibition: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/what-was-on/fake-newsSee what's on at the museum: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on
John Lubbock on Wikimedia and Wikipedia National Science and Media Museum 2018-02-23 | John Lubbock of Wikimedia UK talks about the infrastructure behind Wikipedia at our Fake News on Trial event.In this one-off event on Monday 22 January 2018, we brought together a panel of special guests to debate how museums and news organisations can deal with fake news and the challenges of ‘post-truth’ reporting.Read more about the Fake News exhibition: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/what-was-on/fake-newsSee what's on at the museum: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on
Samira Ahmed: The Art of Fake News National Science and Media Museum 2018-02-23 | Journalist and broadcaster Samira Ahmed discusses ‘The Art of Fake News’ at our Fake News on Trial event.In this one-off event on Monday 22 January 2018, we brought together a panel of special guests to debate how museums and news organisations can deal with fake news and the challenges of ‘post-truth’ reporting.Read more about the Fake News exhibition: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/what-was-on/fake-newsSee what's on at the museum: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on
Introduction to Fake News on Trial by John O’Shea National Science and Media Museum 2018-02-23 | John O’Shea of the National Science and Media Museum introduces the panel at our Fake News on Trial event.In this one-off event on Monday 22 January 2018, we brought together a panel of special guests to debate how museums and news organisations can deal with fake news and the challenges of ‘post-truth’ reporting.Read more about the Fake News exhibition: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/what-was-on/fake-newsSee what's on at the museum: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on
Early Man Half Term: Goona’s Mammoth Movies flipbook National Science and Media Museum 2018-02-22 | During our Early Man half term (10–18 February 2018), family visitors contributed to a giant flipbook featuring the character Dug. Here's the finished result! Read more on our blog: blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/mammoth-family-fun-at-our-early-man-half-termSee what's on at the museum: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on
City Girls exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford National Science and Media Museum 2017-11-16 | The women of Bradford City talk about what football and the club mean to them.City Girls is an exhibition of Nudrat Afza's photographs of female Bradford City fans. 17 November 2017 – 24 June 2018, National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, free entry. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/citygirls
Yorkshire Games Festival 2017 Trailer National Science and Media Museum 2017-11-01 | The Yorkshire Games Festival is back! 8–12 November 2017 at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford. We've got special guest speakers plus gameplay, workshops and shows for the whole family. Find out more and book tickets: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival
Space Descent VR with Tim Peake trailer National Science and Media Museum 2017-10-04 | Experience an incredible virtual reality mission that puts you in the pilot’s seat of a Soyuz capsule. Supported by Samsung. At the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford until 19 November 2017. Tickets are £5—book now: scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/space-descent-vr-tim-peake
Tim Peakes Spacecraft: Installation at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford National Science and Media Museum 2017-09-27 | Watch Soyuz TMA-19M: Tim Peake's Spacecraft, presented by Samsung and the Science Museum Group, as it is installed at the museum. Read more on our blog: blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/an-astronomical-task-installing-tim-peakes-soyuz
The New Home of Wow: Wonderlab at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford National Science and Media Museum 2017-03-09 | Step into a world of wonder – what you see and hear is only the beginning! Wonderlab is our brand new FREE gallery where more than 20 mind-bending exhibits allow you to explore the stunning science of light and sound. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/wonderlab
Lates at the National Science and Media Museum National Science and Media Museum 2017-03-06 | Try something new, do something different! Join us for an adults-only night at the museum packed with live shows and experiments, talks, comedy, music and more. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/latesFor one night only, four times a year, we work with scientists and artists from all over the UK to bring brilliant minds together, creating a night out unlike any other. Our adults-only Lates events are upbeat and energetic: there’s loads of stuff to do, from live experiments to exclusive talks.Listen to music, have a laugh and get involved in our unique and creative activities. Then grab some food in our café or a drink in the bar, meet new people and share stories.
YO-KAI WATCH Half Term Take Over – 18-26 February 2017 National Science and Media Museum 2017-02-22 | Experience the mysterious world of Nintendo’s YO-KAI WATCH for February Half Term 2017! scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk
An Audience with John Romero (Wolfenstein, Doom, Quake) | Yorkshire Games Festival National Science and Media Museum 2016-12-07 | Edge Magazine's Ben Maxwell hosted this special Yorkshire Games Festival event, interviewing John Romero about his illustrious games development career. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival
Kevin Carthew, Team17: Making of Worms W.M.D | Yorkshire Games Festival National Science and Media Museum 2016-12-07 | Kevin Carthew, Creative Director of Wakefield studio Team17, appeared at Yorkshire Games Festival to talk about the creation of global success story Worms and how its latest incarnation – Worms W.M.D – was developed. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival
Sumo Digital on the evolution of Snake Pass | Yorkshire Games Festival National Science and Media Museum 2016-12-07 | In their Yorkshire Games Festival talk, Sean Millard and Seb Liese of Sumo Digital discussed the evolution of their game Snake Pass – all the way from inspiration to production. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival
