Press office

The Science and Industry Museum's press office helps journalists and broadcasters access our collection, information on our extensive programme of events and exhibitions, and the insight offered by our experts.

Browse our press release archive below, or discover more about the Science and Industry Museum.

Contact the press team

The museum receives many requests from broadcasters and TV production companies wanting to film the museum, or objects within it, every week. We look at each of these requests on a case-by-case basis.

All filming requests need to give clear deadlines, and details on how they will be mentioning the museum in the footage or programme.

Please email press@scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk or call 0161 696 7785 or 0161 606 0160 to make an enquiry.

Press releases

Browse our press release archive below:

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Shine a light on science this winter at the Science and Industry Museum

Tuesday 14 November 2023 Brighten up the winter holidays with an adventure though light and colour at one of the region’s most popular museums and explore world-premiere experiences, gaming extravaganzas and festive science shows.

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Create a city of the future at the Science and Industry Museum this October half term

Tuesday 10 October 2023 This October half term, one of Manchester's most-loved family attractions is inviting young people to transform into the architects, engineers and inventors of tomorrow with a packed family programme exploring the future of our city through art, design and performance.

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Discover the Science and Industry Museum in a different light as it opens its doors after dark

Thursday 21 September 2023 One of Manchester's best-loved museums is inviting adults to visit after-hours and indulge in a playful evening of hands-on discovery, interactive gaming and an immersive adventure.

Science and Industry Museum celebrates 40 years at home on site of global historical significance

Thursday 07 September 2023 One of Manchester's most visited museums is gearing up to host an array of special events and activities as it celebrates four decades of inspiring visitors with ideas that change the world.

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Celebrate brilliant bodies this summer as the Science and Industry Museum transforms into a teddy hospital

Friday 21 July 2023 Visitors can bring along their cuddly friends to one of Manchester's most popular museums this summer as it transforms into a teddy hospital, uncovering more about the fascinating inner workings of the human body.

World premiere exhibition, Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You, opening at Science and Industry Museum this week

Thursday 20 July 2023 Stars of children's TV take the first look inside world premiere exhibition, Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You, opening at the Science and Industry Museum this week.

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Fuel your curiosity at the Science and Industry Museum

Wednesday 07 June 2023 Adults interested in exploring Manchester’s pioneering past, innovations of the future and ideas that change the world can embrace their curiosity at one of city’s top attractions.

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Explore ideas that change the world this May and beyond at the Science and Industry Museum

Friday 05 May 2023 One of Manchester's top attractions is inviting everyone to come and enjoy a rich range of new science displays, hands-on family fun, immersive exhibitions and decades of gaming this May and beyond.

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Science and Industry Museum and The Landmark Trust partner to restore historic Station Agent's House as a new holiday property for Manchester

Tuesday 25 April 2023 The Science and Industry Museum and The Landmark Trust have partnered to restore the historic Station Agent's House as a new holiday property for Manchester.

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Digest the first details of the Science and Industry Museum's world-premiere exhibition, Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You

Wednesday 19 April 2023 The Science and Industry Museum has lifted the lid on its most outrageous adventure yet, which will see visitors dive headfirst into digestion and celebrate the amazing inner workings of the human body.