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 606 0160 or 0161 606 0213 to make an enquiry.

Press releases

Browse our press release archive below:

Exciting changes to Power UP retro gaming fest in Manchester

Monday 13 May 2019 The Science and Industry Museum have announced two exciting changes to their Power UP retro gaming festival for 2019.

Bechtel to sponsor blockbuster exhibition, The Sun, in Manchester

Monday 13 May 2019 The Science Museum Group and Bechtel have teamed up to inspire future engineers through sponsorship of a blockbuster exhibition coming to Manchester this summer.

Summer of sun and fun at the Science and Industry Museum

Monday 13 May 2019 Summer at the museum will feature blockbuster exhibition The Sun, retro gaming mania at Power UP, major new MIF commission Atmospheric Memory and a wealth of hands-on activities for all ages.

Family visitors take part in a creative workshop at the National Science and Media Museum

Stuck on repeat? Family event investigates earworms

Wednesday 10 April 2019 Earworms—we've all had them. Those irritating snatches of music that get stuck in your head for no reason whatsoever. But what causes them?

A child in Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery at the Science Museum

Boost to science learning outside the classroom in the North

Wednesday 10 April 2019 Science teachers across the North are set to benefit from the launch of the Science Museum Group Academy in March.

Two young girls posing in front of a dark mirror

Spring Holiday: Fashion Fun at the Science and Industry Museum

Monday 01 April 2019 Between 6–22 April, the Science and Industry Museum is inviting visitors to step into 2019's latest trends and take a fun-filled look at how fashion and science make the perfect designer duo.

Get a move on! February half term family fun at Science and Industry Museum

Tuesday 12 February 2019 We have an amazing journey in store for families this February half term. So, get a move on for fun, thrills and laughs!

Culture Cure: Late event at the Science and Industry Museum

Tuesday 12 February 2019 Inflatable sculptures, gynaecological comedy and the healing power of laughter are just some of the activities on offer at the Science and Industry Museum's Culture Cure: Late event on Wednesday 6 March 2019.

Museum marks 200th birthday of scientist and engineer James Joule

Thursday 22 November 2018 The 200th birthday of one of the most famous scientists in the world, James Joule, will be celebrated next month, and the Science and Industry Museum will have a range of events for all ages to mark the anniversary.

Multiple reflections of Professor Alice Roberts' head

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures to be screened live for the first time in Manchester

Tuesday 13 November 2018 This year, for the first time, the Royal Institution has teamed up with venues outside London to stream their Christmas Lectures live as they happen.