Top Picks
Guides
What’s on
Where to go

National Science and Media Museum

Gemma Gibb, Associate Editor
National Science and Media Museum, Leeds
National Science and Media Museum

The National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford near Leeds,  explores the science and culture of light and sound technologies and their impact on our lives. It aims to inspire the scientists and engineers of the future to see more, hear more, think more and do more.

The galleries and exhibition spaces help illuminate world-famous collections in photography, film and television. The team of Explainers create learning activities that fuel the imagination and get under the skin of the museum’s collections and exhibitions. And its three cinema screens—including an IMAX theatre—allow the museum to showcase the magic of moving images from around the world in Bradford, the first UNESCO City of Film.

Princes WayBradfordBD1 1NQ View map
Telephone: 08448563797 Visit Now

Accessibility

Wheelchair access to museum, galleries and cinemas, subtitled cinema screenings, quiet spaces and autism-friendly early openings, lift access to all floors

Admission Charges

Free entry to museum. Charges apply to cinema screenings

Children and Families

Baby changing facilities, booster seats in cafe, parent and carer cinema screenings (with babies under 1), family-friendly activities at weekends and school holidays

Commercial and Hire Services

Private event hire available (call 01904 686 226)

Services and Facilities

Cafe, cinemas (including IMAX)

Opening Hours

  • Monday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Friday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Sunday10:00am - 6:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Featured in

May Half-Term Holidays

The May half-term holiday is nearly here! Take a look at our top picks of family events and venues to visit in Manchester.
Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds
Museums in Leeds

Discover the treasures waiting to be discovered as you work your way through our hand-picked selection of museums in Leeds.

Culture Guides

Exhibitions

There's no rest for the art lover - this month brings outdoor sculpture, musings on water, political drawings and Liverpool Biennial 2023!

Music

We look towards a summer filled with quality festivals, from cultural behemoths to grassroots gems.

Winnie the Pooh at Manchester Opera House
Families

The sun has finally got his hat on! Enjoy our top picks of family-friendly events and activities, both indoors and outdoors.

Classical Music

Summer's classical music calendar is filling up nicely! Read our top picks of concerts happening in Manchester and the North.

Gerry Potter (credit Lee Baxter)
Literature

Books are big this summer, with festival readings, poetry slams, creative writing activities and famous faces all putting in an appearance.

Food and Drink

All signs point toward June being a scorcher of a month, so let’s take a look at all things summery food and drink.

Tours and Activities

From literary activities to brilliant independent shops, keep your minds and homes filled with the good stuff this month.

Theatre in Manchester
Theatre

Check out our updated guide for lively theatre festivals, rip-roaring rooftop circus and dreamy outdoor shows.