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One of the seven permanent exhibitions inside the National Media Museum is the "Experience TV" gallery which explores themes such as "Who invented television and when did it begin in Britain?", "What does a vision mixer do?", "What did television sets look like in the sixties?", "Why do we have adverts on television and how much are we influenced by what we see?", and many other aspects of the development of television. The National Media Museum is part of the National Museum of Science and Industry. The museum first opened to visitors on the 16 June 1983 as “The National Museum of Photography, Film and Television”. It was renamed the “National Media Museum” on 1 December 2006. The museum’s website (http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/AboutUs.aspx National Media Museum “About Us” ) states that they “aim to be the best museum in world for inspiring people to learn about, engage with and create media”.

This photo shows the front of the National Media Museum in the centre of Bradford. Contained in its seven levels are over 3.5 million artifacts. This year, 2015, is the UNESCO International Year of Light and there are a number of demonstrations, features and exhibits relating to that theme.

Curved exterior wall on the facade of the Media museum at Bradford.

A view of the rear of the museum building from the car park. The National Media Museum is situated in the centre of Bradford, UNESCO City of Film; it is part of the National Museum of Science and Industry. The museum, which is on the site of a former theatre and art gallery, first opened to visitors on the 16 June 1983 as “The National Museum of Photography, Film and Television”. The museum was renamed the “National Media Museum” in 2006. The museum’s website (http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/AboutUs.aspx National Media Museum “About Us” ) states that they “aim to be the best museum in world for inspiring people to learn about, engage with and create media”.

Built as a theatre by the ubiquitous Richard Seifert & Partners, with the City Architect, in 1963-65. Converted in 1983. Austin-Smith: Lord added the curved glass screen in 1998-99. The big slab behind, Wardley House, was part of the original scheme and includes an ice skating rink. Now student accommodation.

The National Museum of Photography, Film and Television was established in 1983, and is well worth a visit. The tall tower in the background is the Bradford City Hall. It was opened as the Town Hall in 1870, and was extended twice. The name was changed to City Hall in November 1965, as it was felt this was more in keeping with the city's status and importance. The tower is 220 feet high and houses 13 bells.

Giggleswick Media and Photography students outside the entrance

Exterior of the National Film and Television museum in Bradford

In the background is the Ice Skating Rink.

Main Facade