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National Media Museum

Pictureville, LS184NA, England
0870 70 10 200
Ranked #3 of 35 attractions in Bradford
4.5 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description: The National Media Museum is a fabulous free museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire devoted to film, photography, TV, radio and the web. Filled with fun...... more » Owner description: The National Media Museum is a fabulous free museum in Bradford, West Yorkshire devoted to film, photography, TV, radio and the web. Filled with fun educational exhibitions, three cinema screens including the IMAX 3D cinema (charges apply) and galleries, the museum also hosts children's parties, sleepovers, and festivals covering animation, retro TV, and more.The National Media Museum is a fun day out in Bradford for the whole family. « less
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

great widescreen film festival excellent staff and service thank you More

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York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

A realy good day out for everybody . Lots to see and do More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

While in Bradford you must visit this museum. It's nerd heaven. Several floors of media and televisual history plus arty modern exhibitions dotted about. You can see inside a live radio station and even the workings of the IMAX cinema projection system. The best parts for me were the video gaming sections where you traced the history of all the... More

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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Worth a visit all kinds of communication devices ,like old Television equipment,telephone equipment etc.Have a go at Newsreading in a studio whilst your there,then watch it played back on a television. More

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London
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

It was 20 years ago since I last visited the museum. A lot has changed in that time. Very interactive museum, anything from taking control of a tv camera, reading the news or playing old computer games - very informative: from how tv shows are made, behind the scenes at BBC Bradford, the transformation of the internet. You could easily... More

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Venice, Italy
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Loved the Museum. The Imax film Deep Sea was amazing. More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Bradford should be so proud of this place. What an amazing museum....and for free?! There are floors filled with plenty to take your interest whatever your age. It's family friendly and with 2 indoor picnic areas it can be a very inexpensive day out. We really enjoyed the current exhibition on the history of the Internet. It was a well... More

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Leeds, England
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This is great if you love technology and all things geeky. More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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I think it could very well be - And it's free! Very interesting for both children and adults, We'll definitely be back again :) More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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I had a few hours to kill so decided to take in this museum. I got parked directly behind it and it cost me less than £2 for 3hours which I thought was great. The museum itself is free which makes it even more impressive. It is set out on several levels each with something different to see. There is... More

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