National Science and Media Museum to reopen Imax just in time for Christmas

In the United Kingdom, the National Science and Media Museum located in Bradford has announced the reopening of its Imax cinema, set to welcome back visitors on December 20, 2024. This reopening comes after a significant closure that began last summer, which was part of a comprehensive refurbishment aimed at enhancing visitor experiences in line with preparations for the UK City of Culture celebrations taking place in 2025. This refurbishment is considered a once-in-a-generation opportunity to upgrade the museum facilities and its offerings. The broader reopening is scheduled for January 11, 2025, when the museum will showcase new exhibitions and partnerships, including a collaboration with well-known animation studio Aardman. They will exhibit beloved Wallace & Gromit films and provide model-making workshops to engage visitors creatively. This initiative aims to draw in both local residents and tourists, reinforcing the museum's role as a cultural hub in the region. As part of the museum's revival, a temporary exhibition titled 'David Hockney: Pieced Together' will launch on January 15, 2025, highlighting the artist's groundbreaking work with film and photography. In conjunction with these events, a major £6 million project called Sound and Vision is underway, featuring two new galleries designed to immerse visitors in the world of sound engineering and radio presentation. Museum leadership expressed enthusiasm about the reopening, stating that it marks the start of an