The National Videogame Museum

In Spring 2026, the National Videogame Museum is delighted to launch Image Empire, a new digital artwork by Dr. Alan Warburton. Image Empire has been developed in collaboration with curator Hannah… ... In Spring 2026, the National Videogame Museum is delighted to launch Image Empire, a new digital artwork by Dr. Alan Warburton. Image Empire has been developed in collaboration with curator Hannah R...

Exciting to see news about new digital artwork #ImageEmpire emerging on Linked In. The project by Alan Warburton will examine how AI is changing the way media is created and consumed - and the impacts this may have in the world of work.

www.linkedin.com/posts/bgi-na...

Toby Foster on BBC Radio Sheffield - Sam Nixon sits in (21/01/2026) - BBC Sounds The day's local and national news, as well as great music and quizzes with Sam.

“With retro computing, the graphics may be simple, but your imagination can run riot “

In light of recent news about the Commodore 64 making a comeback, Co-CEO John O’Shea spoke to BBC Radio Sheffield about the magic of retro gaming and how classic games still spark imagination today.

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National Videogame Museum, Sheffield. The UK's centre for videogames. Explore how videogames are made, who makes them and why. The perfect day out for families to learn about and play videogames together.

With support from the British Film Institute (BFI) Screen Heritage Fund, Behind the Screens aims at transforming how UK videogame heritage is collected, preserved and understood.

More details of the project coming soon, keep an eye on our website thenvm.org

Look North (Yorkshire) - Evening News: 15/01/2026 The latest news, sport and weather for Yorkshire.

Did you spot us on last night's BBC Look North?
Our upcoming project, ‘Behind the Screens’, was featured on the evening news, featuring Co-CEO and Creative Director John O’Shea, who spoke about the cultural value of the UK games industry.

Watch now - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Join Our Team

We’re looking for an Exhibit and Events Technician to support the technical delivery and maintenance of exhibits and events, helping to bring videogame stories to life for visitors of all ages.

thenvm.org/about/work-w...

Closing Date: Tues 20 Jan 2026 – 10:00am

The National Videogame Museum Sheffield | UK School Trips The National Videogame Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to videogames with a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for

Calling schools! Step into the world where play meets learning: the National Videogame Museum in Sheffield is more than just games, it’s a place to explore
history, culture & STEAM skills in one interactive space.
www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/the-national...
@nvmuk.bsky.social
#SchoolTrips #EdTech

Workshop Activity Sheet which says 'New Activity' and childs handwriting that reads 'I want more donkey kong games, because I think it is fun to play.'

Workshop Activity Sheet which says 'New Activity' and childs handwriting that reads ' a running game that you run in real life'.

Workshop Activity Sheet which says 'New Activity' and childs handwriting that reads 'make music', 'make your own game' and 'more dancing things'.

Workshop Activity Sheet which says 'New Exhibit' and childs handwriting that reads 'Mario Kart Exhibit'

We had such a fun #TakeoverDay with @st-marys.bsky.social this afternoon! Super excited about their visit to us and we had some brilliant ideas for future games and exhibits in the Museum Makers Workshop they took part in!

Looking forward to next year @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @nvmuk.bsky.social!

Hand holding up a sticker in the National Videogame Museum. The sticker reads 'Kids in Museums, I've been taken over, takeover day'.

Really looking forward to welcoming @st-marys.bsky.social to the museum on Friday for KIMs #TakeoverDay 2026! Excited to see the ideas their mini-curators will come up with for videogames in museums... 👾🎮

@kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @nvmuk.bsky.social
@michellegrant.bsky.social

We believe games should be for everyone. Giving a little extra could help inspire the next generation of players and makers.

A £9 donation can help subsidise a child’s school visit or provide materials for a workshop. Whatever you give can help young people dream bigger.

thenvm.org/support-us/

It's time for our Festive Social!
11th December @ 6:30pm👾🥂

What’s On:
✅Bauble painting
✅Christmas card printing
✅Mini-Christmas market
✅Presents, gift vouchers, and more from our museum shop
✅Pop-up bar
✅Playable gallery

Celebrate the NVM way! 🎉🎮
Book your ticket
thenvm.org/festive-soci...

Why Yorkshire's gaming industry is booming Studios and developers are now starting to get government support to cluster in the region.

A great article about the growing gaming industry in the North of England. We were honoured to act as host for the interview with Jamie Sefton from Game Republic www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Event Announcement!!!!
Join us on the 11th December for a festive evening of games, gifts and crafting!

We’ve got creative workshops, a unique makers market, and festive drinks available. Our gallery will be open to play throughout the evening

Book Now
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Really excited to be running an event as part of the @beinghumanfest.bsky.social at the @nvmuk.bsky.social in #Sheffield on 13th November, 5.30-7.30pm. More info and booking: tinyurl.com/yupdj58a

LEGO Controller make & takes are back this October half term. Build your controller in store and take it home. 25th Oct - 2nd Nov #visitsheffield #lego #yourgameyourbuild #octoberhalfterm

Gather your squad for the ultimate LEGO Fortnite Odyssey adventure this half term! Play together on the big screen, build a giant LEGO brick village, create game-inspired art, and enjoy fun take-home activities.

Friday 25th Oct - Sunday 2nd Nov!
Find out more and Book
thenvm.org/october-half...

Our October half-term plans are loading…..
We’ll be exploring world-building with one of today’s most popular gaming franchises!

Check back soon for more information!

Applications close at the end of the month!

Could you be our Chair?

all information below👇

From Classrooms to Controllers - National Videogame Museum Claymatic Games Donation Powers National Videogame Museum's Educational Strategy - National Videogame Museum

We've partnered with @claymatic.games, to enhance our 2025 educational strategy. Thanks to their generous donation, we’re deepening our support for learners across the region, bringing high-quality, curriculum-linked STEAM learning to life through the power of videogames.
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National Videogame Museum, Sheffield. The UK's centre for videogames. Explore how videogames are made, who makes them and why. The perfect day out for families to learn about and play videogames together.

Did you know, the National Videogame Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated entirely to videogames?

The perfect place for families, gamers, and curious minds to explore the past, present, and future of play.

📍 Sheffield
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#RetroGaming #FamilyFun #SheffieldDaysOut #visitsheffield

Hi Chris, please email us via jobs@thenvm.org and one of my colleagues will get back to you to arrange a time to chat 😊

Join us as Chair of The National Videogame Museum!⁠
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Are you passionate about videogames, culture, and education? Do you have the strategic vision and experience to lead a growing national charity? Join us and help shape the future of our work.⁠
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Join us from the 25th August and build your own. Exclusive LEGO controller to take home! Link in bio #visitsheffield #lego #YourGameYourBuild #LEGOvideogames #summerholidays

One ticket. All summer. Unlimited play.

For the first time ever, we’ve introduced a new summer ticket – your key to unlimited visits to the National Videogame Museum until the 1st September.

✅ One ticket
✅ Unlimited visits
✅ All summer long!

Book your ticket - thenvm.org

We had the pleasure of hosting a visit from @claymatic.games this week. We showed them our Make It! Play It! Exhibition featuring their soon to be released game Platypus Reclayed!
We also showed them the amazing clay models and animations our visitors have created since our exhibition launched!

BUILD A CONTROLLER & DEFEAT THE ALIENS WORKSHOP

It’s your last chance to book onto our Build a Controller & Defeat the Aliens workshop tomorrow at the Barnsley Civic.

Build A Controller & Defeat The Aliens Workshop
Tuesday 5 August, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Designed for ages 10 - 16.

Last chance to book barnsleycivic.co.uk/.../build-a-...

Unleash your creativity in our Make It! Play It! Workshops

Create your own characters and use stop motion animation to bring them to life in our clay modelling drop-in workshop.

Play it. Make it. Book it.⁠ thenvm.org/make-it-play-it/

#MakeItPlayIt #OneTicketPlayAllSummer #claymation

Check out the techniques behind Platypus Reclayed exclusively at the NVM this summer and have a go at your own stop-motion claymation! 🚀

Visit us and be one of the first to play this awesome game as part of our Make It! Play It! Exhibition.

Find out more the NVM.org/make-it-play-it

National Videogame Museum, Sheffield. The UK's centre for videogames. Explore how videogames are made, who makes them and why. The perfect day out for families to learn about and play videogames together.

Plus! If you’re in Sheffield this summer you can check out EyeMine2 by SpecialEffect - one of our exhibits from World Expo 2025 Osaka - right here at the NVM 📍

Book via our website - thenvm.org

Thank you to all our exhibition partners #DepartmentforBusinessandTrade @specialeffect.org.uk @badgerhammer.bsky.social @n-holder.bsky.social @futurlab.co.uk @ustwogames.co.uk #sumodigital @playstationstudios.bsky.social @ukieofficial.bsky.social for their support in making it happen.