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A part of the National Museum of Science and Industry, the Museum's renowned collection includes over 3 million items of historical, social and cultural value. These include the world's first negative, the earliest television footage and what is regarded as the world's first example of moving pictures Louis Le Prince's 1888 film of Leeds Bridge. Also displayed are Playschool toys, Europe's first gallery dedicated to digital media, its longest-established IMAX cinema and the only publicly-accessible Cinerama cinema in the world. Special events include 3 yearly film festivals. Museum open Tues-Sun and bank/main holidays; free admission to permanent galleries. Shop, Caf-Restaurant on the grounds.

Location: Bradford BD1 1NQ Telephone 1274 202030 Toll Free: 1274 202040

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02/21 Coming to The Bradford area