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:

Regency rejuvenation: The Landmark Trust open historic holiday accommodation in central Manchester

Wednesday 29 May 2024 The Station Agent’s House is located at the original hub of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station.

A courtyard with a metal structure in the middle and two 19th century warehouses on either side

Essential repair work begins on the Science and Industry Museum's iconic 1830 Viaduct and gantry

Tuesday 07 May 2024 The next stage of one of the most significant heritage restoration projects currently underway in the UK has now begun at one of Manchester's landmark museums.

Museum prescribes double dose of TV doctors

Thursday 02 May 2024 One of Manchester's best-loved museums is offering not one but TWO opportunities to talk taboos with TV doctors when they visit a major exhibition later this month.

Two people wearing hospital scrubs and sat smiling on a hospital bed

Celebrate our incredible insides during a month-long bodies bonanza at the Science and Industry Museum

Thursday 18 April 2024 One of Manchester's favourite museums is calling on anyone curious about the incredible inner workings of the human body to join a month-long medley of anatomy-themed special events, star-studded appearances and half-term transformations.

NHS George Cross Medal goes on display at the Science and Industry Museum ahead of major exhibition exploring the worldwide effort to develop vaccines at pandemic speed

Friday 15 March 2024 A new star object has been revealed at one of Manchester's most popular museums, celebrating the history of the NHS. It comes ahead of a major exhibition opening later in the year to explore the global response to the 21st century's biggest medical challenge.

two children playing on earthquake table in Experiment gallery

Make marvellous machines this spring holidays at the Science and Industry Museum

Thursday 07 March 2024 One of the region's top family attractions is inviting visitors to spring into action as it hosts three weeks of curious contraptions, dynamic demonstrations and immersive experiences.

Sustainable fashion takes centre stage during after-hours event at the Science and Industry Museum

Monday 04 March 2024 Fashion, sustainability, heritage and self-expression are coming together for a unique after-hours event at one of Manchester's best-loved museums.

See star of children’s TV in action during visit to world-premiere exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum on 11 February

Friday 02 February 2024 Hang on to your (poo) hats and prepare to meet a star of children’s TV as he visits a major exhibition in Manchester.

Work begins on the iconic Grade II listed New Warehouse at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum, replacing a historic roof the size of two Olympic swimming pools

Tuesday 30 January 2024 The next stage of one of the most significant heritage restoration projects currently underway in the UK has now begun at one of Manchester’s landmark museums.

Unlock the power of play this February at the Science and Industry Museum

Tuesday 23 January 2024 Play in the name of science this February half term at one of the region's best loved museums.