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National Science and Media Museum marks Halloween with first look at horror film favourites in new galleries

Monday 28 October 2024 To mark Halloween, the National Science and Media Museum has revealed the latest design along with some of the iconic objects that will be found in Behind the Screams.

Bring your own bear to Pictureville to mark Paddington Day

Monday 14 October 2024 On Sunday 20 October, the National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema will be hosting Paddington Day, ahead of the release of the franchise’s third instalment, Paddington in Peru, this November.

Archive film screening gives audiences a glimpse of life in Bradford as far back as 1896

Tuesday 08 October 2024 On Wednesday 16 October, Bradford on Film will be returning to he National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema.

What’s screening at Pictureville this October

Wednesday 02 October 2024 This October, Pictureville is gearing up for an unforgettable season of cinema, with an eclectic mix of films, events and special screenings on offer throughout the month.

Embrace the festival vibe at Yorkshire's biggest independent cinema with Pictureville Rocks

Monday 30 September 2024 Pictureville Cinema will be hosting a two day long celebration of sound and cinema, Pictureville Rocks.

A rendered image of the new foyer at the media museum

First glimpse of the National Science and Media Museum foyer redesign as reopening plans are revealed

Tuesday 24 September 2024 The National Science and Media Museum will reopen alongside the launch of Bradford 2025 in January following a once-in-a-generation transformation.

Widescreen Weekend film festival returns with special Indiana Jones all-nighter event

Monday 16 September 2024 Widescreen Weekend film festival returns to the National Science and Media Museum’s Pictureville Cinema for its 28th edition.

Interior of Pictureville cinema auditorium

Pictureville Cinema to reopen 31 August with special screenings

Thursday 29 August 2024 Pictureville Cinema, Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema, will reopen on 31 August, following a 10-month temporary closure.

Pictureville Cinema to reopen in August with discounted offer and special screenings

Wednesday 28 August 2024 Pictureville Cinema, Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema, will reopen on 31 August, following a 10-month temporary closure. The reopening coincides with Cinema First’s National Cinema Day and with it comes an incredible one-day discount, with ticket prices at just £3.

Pictureville Cinema to reopen in August with latest releases and return of popular film festival

Wednesday 31 July 2024 Pictureville Cinema, Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema, will reopen on 31 August, following a 10-month temporary closure. The reopening of the cinema will also see the return of the popular Widescreen Weekend film festival later in September.