National Science and Media Museum
Last Updated on March 18, 2024 by Suzy McCullough
The National Science and Media Museum is located in the heart of Bradford, West Yorkshire. It’s a really great museum for families and it does a fantastic job of making learning fun. The museum has permanent and temporary exhibitions so it’s somewhere you can visit often without it being too similar each time.
Things to do at the National Science and Media Museum
PLEASE NOTE: The museum is currently closed for an upgrade.
The permanent exhibitions include a Kodak gallery that takes you through the history of photography. You can step into a 19th Century portrait studio and see hundreds of photography-related objects. There is even the opportunity to watch the world’s first moving colour film.
Their newest permanent exhibition is Wonderlab. Here you can work your way through 20 different interactive exhibits, some of which I’ve never seen anything like them before. You can hear your voice echo through a tube, see your body heat in a series of colours and get lost in their mirror maze. For most of the exhibits, you are immersed in them and even become the experiment while learning all about light and sound.
In the games room, you can play all manner of vintage games. There’s the very first PlayStation set up for you to play, Nintendo and even Sega. Plus full-size vintage arcade games such as Pacman, Space Invaders and Streetfighter. Admission to the games lounge is £2 and all arcade games and consoles are now free, to play. Don’t forget to book when you book your free, museum tickets.
The museum is also home to the biggest and most immersive IMAX cinema in West Yorkshire. Tickets for this cost around £8-9 for an adult and £6 for a child. If needed 3D glasses are included.
Further Information National Science and Media Museum
Is there food and drink available?
There is a cafe on-site which serves hot and cold food and drinks.
What are the main things to do?
museum where children and adults can learn all about science and media through interactive exhibits and displays. There is also a games room and an IMAX cinema. There are toilets on-site and a cafe.
What are the ticket prices?
The museum is free to visit. The games room is £2 per person and the IMAX cinema also has an additional cost (see above). Although you can visit for free, you can also reserve tickets with a donation per adult from £5 to £20.
Is there parking?
There are car parks nearby and charges apply.
When are they open?
Please not that this venue is currently closed for a major revamp.
Dog friendly?
Only assistance dogs are permitted.
Are they accessible?
