We explore the legacy of our Life Online gallery, which told the story of the cultural, social, and technological impact of the internet.
This year we’re celebrating not only 40 years of the National Science and Media Museum, but also the 40th birthday of the region’s biggest screen—our beloved IMAX.
Happy birthday to us! On 16 June 1983, we opened our doors for the very first time, as the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television. 40 years, a few name iterations and millions of visitors later, we’re still here.
The museum may be temporarily closed until summer 2024 while we undergo a once-in-a-generation transformation, but our collections and stories are always open for all.
Bradford Science Festival is back this half term with an unmissable line-up of hands-on experiences, live events and performances, exploring how we use science and technology to see the hidden world all around us.
Bad Yorkshire weather may have been too much for an early TV transmitter in the North—but the ingenuity of designers and engineers solved the problem.
At the end of February we hosted our third round of community consultations, discussing some of the visual aspects of the new galleries.
Hear about the intergalactic family day we hosted for British Science Week, and find out about our upcoming activities.
What better way to close a season of events about Northern screen careers than with the latest film by an independent Bradford filmmaker?
Research Associate Alex reveals more about a project using citizen science to work collaboratively with volunteers on the Daily Herald Archive.
The dramatic events of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission were natural movie material—but how do you recreate the zero-gravity world of a spacecraft for cinema audiences?
With The Wicker Man celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Marketing Manager Cathy leads us into the dark world of folk horror.