Bradford is officially celebrating its status as the 2025 City of Culture, and what better time for the National Science and Media Museum to re-open after its development?
The £6million refurbishment of the West Yorkshire institution has taken 18 months to be completed, and has now been revealed to the general public - including an impressive feature in the main foyers.
Don’t be alarmed - Feathers McGraw and the Techno Trousers from the classic Wallace and Gromit outing, The Wrong Trousers, are in the safe hands of the museum. The unique model, created exclusively for the museum by Aardman, is set to captivate visitors and offer the perfect selfie opportunity as they enter the museum’s newly designed foyer.
The refurbishments also include renovations to both the Wonderlab and Kodak Gallery, while the legendary work of David Hockney, including his multi-media pieces, are set to grace the museum as part of a special exhibition.
Take a look at our behind-the-scenes photos of the new look National Science and Media Museum and get a feel for the new environment.
13. The Wonderlab Gallery
The Wonderlab gallery is designed for all ages, with exhibits that engage visitors in exploring the wonders of light, sound, space, and digital technologies. It features interactive installations and exhibits that allow visitors to experiment with concepts in a fun and educational way, making complex scientific ideas more accessible. | Tony Johnson
15. The Kodiak Gallery
The Kodak Gallery is dedicated to the history and evolution of photography, particularly through the lens of the Kodak brand and its significant impact on photography and media. | Tony Johnson
16. The Kodak Gallery
The gallery delves into Kodak’s pivotal role in the development of consumer photography, starting with George Eastman’s invention of flexible film and the launch of the first affordable camera, the Kodak Brownie, which made photography accessible to the general public. | Tony Johnson
17. The "absolute unit" meme
The "absolute unit" meme created by staff at the Museum of English Rural Life in Reading in 2018 is now on display. The meme that quickly went viral is the first 'digitally born object' to go on display at the museum. | Tony Johnson
