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National Media Museum, Bradford
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National Media Museum
Princes Way
Bradford
BD1 1NQ
West Yorkshire
England
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Collection details
Archives, Film and Media, Personalities, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History
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Contact details
Box Office (Tel)
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0870 7010200
General information (Fax)
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01274 723155
E-mail
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talk.nmpft@nmsi.ac.uk
Website
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www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
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Open
Tues-Sun 1000-1800
+ bank and school holiday Mondays
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Closed
Mondays except bank & school holidays
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Admission charges
General Museum Admission Free. Charges apply for IMAX & Cinemas
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Description
A part of the National Museum of Science and Industry, the decision to locate the Museum in Bradford was driven by the city's historic contribution to the development of cinema and film-making in the UK, and the desire to make the NMSI collection accessible to a wider audience.
From its outset the Museum has set new standards in display and interactivity. Visitors can obtain a hands-on experience of the media, learning how television cameras work or trying their hand at animation among other activities. Special events bring you face-to-face with leading photographers, stars and programme makers, allowing you to ask the questions you want answered. Three film festivals bring you the very best in new and classic film. Above all, the Museum invites you explore the media, the world it presents and to think again.
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Collections description
The Museum's renowned collection includes more than three million items of historical, social and cultural value. These include three key 'firsts': the world's first negative, the earliest television footage and what is regarded as the world's first example of moving pictures – Louis Le Prince's 1888 film of Leeds Bridge. Alongside this you will find the Playschool toys, the longest-established IMAX cinema and the only publicly accessible Cinerama cinema in the world.
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Key artists and exhibits
The world's first negative
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The earliest television footage
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Louis Le Prince's 1888 film of Leeds Bridge (regarded as the world's first example of moving pictures)
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The Playschool toys (Humpty, Jemima, Big Ted and Little Ted) and Dapple the rocking horse, as well as the three windows (round, square and arched) and the cuckoo clock from the BBC TV programme.
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Articles
Treasures Of National Media Museum To Be Posted On Flickr
Choirs To Interpret Exhibitions With Song At National Media Museum
News In Brief - Week Ending May 25 2008
Science Museum Staff To Stage One Day Strikes Over Pay
Deutsche Börse Photography Prize 2008 Shortlist Announced
UK Screen Heritage Launches Database Of On-Screen Artefacts
Museum Computer Boffins Get Together For Museum Web Mash Up
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Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 7 - The People's Museum In Yorkshire
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
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Collections
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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