The Museum combines traditional and interactive galleries over eight floors, including two changing exhibition spaces. Every aspect of the media world is explored, from photography and television to the latest trends in gaming and animation.
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Life Online
In March 2012, we will open the world's first gallery to explore the social, technological and cultural impact of the internet.
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Ray Harryhausen Display
To celebrate the Museum's acquisition of the personal collection of world-renowned animation master Ray Harryhausen, we present a series of displays featuring models, artwork and designs for his fantastic creatures.
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Kodak Gallery
Go on a journey through the history of popular photography and view the hundreds of objects on display which illustrate its development, from the earliest pioneers to the technological innovations of today.
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Experience TV
Experience TV illustrates the invention and development of television, shows how programmes are made and funded, and investigates the social and cultural impact of television.
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TV Heaven
TV Heaven is a unique viewing facility where you can access an archive of more than 1000 programmes from the last sixty years of British television history, and it's completely free!
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Games Lounge
Plug into the history of videogaming in our newest gallery, and play some of the titles which helped establish gaming as a worldwide phenomenon.
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Animation Gallery
Love Wallace and Gromit? Remember Morph? Then step into the Animation Gallery to discover original models and artwork from over one hundred animations. Learn about the different techniques used throughout the history of animation.
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Magic Factory
The Magic Factory includes over 30 experiments and games to reveal the principles behind photography, film and television. Come and have some fun while you learn.
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Gallery One
Gallery One is the larger of our two temporary exhibition spaces. Currently on display is Outposts: Donovan Wylie, which builds on Wylie's previous projects - Maze and British Watchtowers.
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Gallery Two
Gallery Two is the second of our two temporary exhibition spaces. Currently on display is Daniel Meadows: Early Photographic Works, which encompasses Meadows' major projects, as well as recently discovered work from his archives.