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The National Science and Media Museum and Pictureville Cinema bring you the best in film from around the world on the museum’s beloved screens: Pictureville, described by Lord Puttnam as “the best cinema in the world,” the cosy Cubby Broccoli cinema—named after the famous James Bond producer—and Europe’s very first IMAX screen!

Bradford’s IMAX cinema has undergone dramatic changes in the summer of 2015. With a brand new digital projection system and improved seating, the National Science and Media Museum and Picturehouse Cinemas are now able to provide more new releases on the region’s biggest screen, plus more legroom and a premium area with the best seat in the house!

IMAX short documentaries and educational films continue to screen during the day.

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Guide Prices

IMAX Screenings:
£15.50 Premium Adult
£13.50 Premium Concession
£12.50 Premium Child
£12.50 Standard Adult
£10.50 Standard Concession
Films in 3D: Additional charge of £1 a ticket

Terms and conditions apply.
Prices may vary for special screenings.

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Events

Saturday, 1st August 2026 - Sunday, 16th August 2026

Wednesday, 19th August 2026 - Tuesday, 25th August 2026

A warrior standing in front of Viking longships and a busy harbour camp, with wooden vessels and crew visible in the background.IMAX: The Odyssey (15)Christopher Nolan’s epic take on the Greek legend, presented in stunning IMAX.
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Friday, 21st August 2026 - Thursday, 27th August 2026

Kiki flies over a coastal town on a broomstick with her black cat, surrounded by white seagulls.IMAX: Kiki’s Delivery Service (U)Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved coming-of-age classic comes to IMAX. Follow a young witch as she starts a delivery service and discovers the confidence to believe in herself.
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Saturday, 5th September 2026 - Sunday, 6th September 2026

Saturday, 12th September 2026 - Sunday, 13th September 2026

Saturday, 19th September 2026 - Sunday, 20th September 2026

Saturday, 26th September 2026 - Sunday, 27th September 2026

Historic hot air balloon suspended against a clear blue sky, illustrating the early era of flight and aviation pioneers.IMAX: To Fly! (U) [50th anniverary]First screened in the NSMM IMAX in 1983, this spectacular documentary exploring the history of flight returns to the big screen for special screenings in September.
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Friday, 25th September 2026 - Friday, 25th September 2026

Crowd of soldiers wearing steel helmets and military uniforms gathered closely together outdoors during a wartime scene.IMAX: Dunkirk (12A)Experience Christopher Nolan's acclaimed war epic Dunkirk on the giant IMAX screen at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, as part of Widescreen Weekend.
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Friday, 25th September 2026 - Friday, 25th September 2026

Two people stand close together outdoors at dusk, illuminated by warm light, in a dramatic scene from the film Sinners.IMAX: Sinners (15)Ryan Coogler’s Sinners comes to Widescreen Weekend with a visually spectacular blend of supernatural horror, music and Southern Gothic storytelling, presented in stunning IMAX and Ultra Panavision 70.
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Saturday, 26th September 2026 - Saturday, 26th September 2026

T. rex stalks through a rain-soaked dinosaur park beside tour vehicles at night.IMAX 3D: Jurassic Park (PG)Experience Jurassic Park in immersive IMAX 3D on the giant screen at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, as part of Widescreen Weekend.
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Saturday, 26th September 2026 - Saturday, 26th September 2026

Silhouette of E.T. and Elliott flying across a full moon on a bicycle.IMAX: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (U)Experience Steven Spielberg’s beloved classic E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on the giant IMAX screen at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, as part of Widescreen Weekend.
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Saturday, 26th September 2026 - Saturday, 26th September 2026

Great white shark approaching a swimmer beneath the ocean surface.IMAX: Jaws (12A)See Steven Spielberg's iconic thriller Jaws on the giant screen at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, as part of Widescreen Weekend.
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Sunday, 27th September 2026 - Sunday, 27th September 2026

A suited man stands in the centre of a hotel room while several other people are positioned around the room in a scene from the film Inception.IMAX: Inception (12A)Christopher Nolan’s Inception screens in IMAX at the National Science and Media Museum’s Widescreen Weekend, bringing its mind-bending dream-heist spectacle to the big screen in an unforgettable cinematic experience.
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Sunday, 27th September 2026 - Sunday, 27th September 2026

Astronauts stand in shallow water beside a futuristic spacecraft on an alien world under a cloudy sky in a scene from the science fiction film InterstIMAX: Interstellar (12A)Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar screens in IMAX at the National Science and Media Museum’s Widescreen Weekend, taking audiences on an unforgettable journey through space, time and survival.
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Sunday, 27th September 2026 - Sunday, 27th September 2026

Two people travel in a speedboat across open water, with one person seated at the helm in the foreground and a wake trailing behind the vessel in a scIMAX: Tenet (12A)Christopher Nolan’s Tenet screens in IMAX at the National Science and Media Museum’s Widescreen Weekend, delivering a thrilling time-bending espionage adventure designed for the biggest screen possible.
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Facilities for hearing impaired
  • Facilities for visually impaired

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing
  • Facilities for corporate hospitality

Parking

  • Parking with charge

Property Facilities

  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets

Site Features

  • Welcome Host

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Accessible by Public Transport: Bradford Interchange station is 0 miles away.

IMAX Cinema

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Picturehouse at NSMM, National Science and Media Museum, Little Horton Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ

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