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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£225,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund awarded to the Science and Industry Museum's iconic Power Hall

Thursday 16 March 2023 A project to restore one of the UK's most beloved industrial heritage galleries has been given a welcome boost thanks to money raised by players of The National Lottery.

Prepare to power up as the Science and Industry Museum explores the science behind gaming this spring

Wednesday 08 March 2023 Visit the Science and Industry Museum between Saturday 1 and Sunday 16 April for a host of gaming-inspired holiday activities.

Call out for volunteers to join museum's pioneering work with historic working machinery

Thursday 16 February 2023 Anyone with a passion for preserving Manchester's heritage and using technologies of the past to inspire solutions for the future is invited to become part of a pioneering programme at one of the city's most visited museums.

Make some noise this February half term as the Science and Industry Museum explores the science of sound

Tuesday 07 February 2023 Unravel the secrets of sound at one of Manchester's favourite family museums this February half term and explore the mysteries of music through experiments, play and performance.

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What’s on at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum in 2023

Friday 27 January 2023 The Science and Industry Museum has announced another stellar year of major exhibitions, significant new displays, exciting gallery updates and engaging holiday activities exploring ideas that change the world.

Science and Industry Museum celebrates milestone in its mission to restore the historic Power Hall

Thursday 08 December 2022 The Science and Industry Museum has celebrated a milestone in its ambitious project to restore the iconic Grade II listed Power Hall.

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Science and Industry Museum brightens up the winter holiday with an exploration of light and colour and opportunities to see science in action

Thursday 01 December 2022 Adventure through light, colour and sound at one of the region's best loved museums, with experiments, play and wonder this winter holiday.

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Manchester Science Festival 2022 welcomes its first visitors

Friday 21 October 2022 Manchester Science Festival has welcomed its first visitors this morning, kicking off 10 days of scientific fun, discovery and entertainment.

Science and Industry Museum reveals full details of world-first exhibition, Turn It Up: The power of music

Wednesday 07 September 2022 The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester is opening a world-first immersive exhibition exploring the science of music’s mysterious hold over us and how it drives us to create, perform, feel and share.

Futuristic fun unveiled as full line-up for this year’s Manchester Science Festival is announced

Tuesday 06 September 2022 Tickets now available to book for Manchester Science Festival, featuring world first experiences including headline exhibition Turn It Up: The power of music and a journey through the galaxy with acclaimed choreographer Corey Baker. Futuristic fun for all ages, after-hours adult events and science at the museum and across the city centre.