National Science and Media Museum Museum

Address: Pictureville, Bradford BD1 1NQ, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/

Hours: Daily 10am-5pm (check site for seasonal variations)

Admission: Free entry to main galleries; charges may apply for special exhibitions or cinema events

The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is a museum dedicated to the history and technologies of photography, film, television and digital media. It presents historical collections alongside interactive displays and temporary exhibitions dealing with media and imaging.

Exhibits commonly include photographic equipment and cameras, displays on the development of film and television, and hands-on installations that explain the science behind media technologies. The museum runs screenings, talks and family programmes tied to media history and practice.

Located in Bradford city centre, the museum is part of the local cultural quarter and is operated by the national Science Museum Group, linking it to broader national collections and research programmes.

The site is accessible from Bradford city centre transport hubs and sits within walking distance of other civic and cultural amenities.

• Focus: Part of the national Science Museum Group and focused on the technologies and cultural history of photography, film, television and digital media.

The National Science and Media Museum is in central Bradford. It’s a short walk from Bradford’s main rail stations (Bradford Forster Square and Bradford Interchange) and is well served by local bus routes that stop in the city centre; on foot it’s an easy central-city walk from the principal transport hubs.

• Check film/cinema schedules in advance and book screenings early-the museum's cinema and special-programme events often require separate tickets and sell out on weekends.
• Visit on a weekday morning if you want quieter access to the photography and television galleries; special exhibitions and school visits tend to peak at weekends.