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:

Mother and son looking at a display in an exhibition

Free things to do this January at the Science and Industry Museum

Friday 17 December 2021 January may be associated with cold, dark days and lack of cash post-Christmas, but with all the free things to see and do exploring ideas that change the world at the Science and Industry Museum, it definitely doesn’t have to be boring.

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Marvellous machines and the charm of the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang inventor at the Science and Industry Museum this winter holiday

Thursday 25 November 2021 From wondrous mechanical creations springing to life and turning your body into a machine, to toy making and lifting a Mini, there’s a perfect day out to be had at the Science and Industry Museum this winter.

Special Exhibitions Gallery at the Science and Industry Museum wins Heritage Project of the Year at the AJ Architecture Awards

Thursday 18 November 2021 The museum’s spectacular new 725 square metre flexible gallery, designed by architects Carmody Groarke opened in May and has been named as Heritage Project of the year.

A young family looking at a Mini car suspended in the air

Half term fun this autumn at the Science and Industry Museum

Friday 08 October 2021 From a journey around the body and the birth of computing, to thunderous cotton spinning machines and the strength to lift a mini, there’s a perfect day out at the Science and Industry Museum this autumn half term.

Science Museum Group opens world-first exhibition, Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope

Friday 08 October 2021 The Science Museum Group, with support from expert partner Cancer Research UK, is opening a world-first free exhibition exploring the revolution in science that is transforming cancer care.

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From steam power to green power: The Science and Industry Museum’s visionary decarbonisation scheme saves 515 tonnes of carbon each year

Thursday 23 September 2021 The Science and Industry Museum is delivering a sector-leading programme of decarbonisation across its globally significant site, harnessing green technology to heat its historic spaces.

Preparatory work will begin on Lower Campfield Market as plans to move the historic collection from Air and Space Hall start

Thursday 16 September 2021 Preparatory work will begin on the Grade II listed Lower Campfield Market Hall this September as plans are underway for the historic collections to be moved.

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The Future of Sound after-hours event at the Science and Industry Museum to celebrate music and sound innovation in Manchester

Thursday 09 September 2021 This October, the Science and Industry Museum is set to hold a special after-hours event, The Future of Sound—celebrating music and sound innovation in Manchester through live performances, demonstrations, media and an ‘in conversation’ with the legendary Peter Hook.

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Mystery solved: Over 38,000 visitors discover the Science and Industry Museum’s Top Secret exhibition in just 10 weeks

Monday 09 August 2021 Since opening in May, the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester has welcomed over 38,000 sleuths through the doors of its Top Secret: From ciphers to cyber security exhibition.

Science Museum Group announces world-first exhibition, Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope

Wednesday 28 July 2021 The Science Museum Group announces a major new free exhibition exploring the revolution in science that is transforming cancer care.