Events

To book any of the below events please ring our Box Office on 0870 70 10 200.

  • Exhibition Talks and Tours

    12 March - 5 September 2010

    Curator and staff led talks, can be tailored to your particular needs for group bookings.

    We offer a range of exhibition talks and tours, from in-depth study with our curators to introductions with other museum staff.  Group bookings are available and sessions can be tailored to suit the needs of your group.  Please see the What's On leaflet for further details or call 0870 70 10 201 for more information and bookings.

  • Late Night Gallery Opening

    Thursday 25 March 2010 6pm-9pm

    A chance to explore our Games Lounge and temporary exhibitions: Robbie Cooper's Immersion, and Simon Roberts' We English after hours.  Pictureville Bar and Galleries will be open.  

    Join us after hours to explore our current temporary exhibitions and Games Lounge.  Enjoy the British landscape pictured in the photographs of Simon Roberts, and take in Robbie Cooper's images of adults and children immersed in video games, television and film.  In addition, a selection of retro computer games including classic titles such as Space Invaders and Pong will be available to play in our new Games Lounge.  Galleries will be open from 6-9pm and food and drink will be available to buy in Pictureville Bar.  This event is free.

  • In Conversation with Simon Roberts

    Thursday 17 June 2010 2.00pm

    Curator of Photography Greg Hobson talks to Simon Roberts about his career, influences and his working style, followed by an optional guided tour of his exhibition We English.  Tickets cost £3 (£2.50 concessions).

    Join curator of Photography Greg Hobson, as he speaks to photographer Simon Roberts.  Simon will talk about his career, influences and his working style, and offer a personal insight into his exhibition at the Museum.  Following the interview, there will be an opportunity to join Simon on a guided tour of the exhibition Simon Roberts: We English.  Tickets cost £3.00 (£2.50 concessions).  Places are limited so please book in advance. 0870 70 10 200.

  • Portfolio Review Session

    Friday 18 June 2010 11.00am-5.00pm

    Simon Roberts, Robbie Cooper and Greg Hobson, Curator of Photography, offer guidance on how to develop your photography practice.  Sessions last 25 minutes and cost £20 for two sessions (£15 concessions).

    Are you an aspiring photographer?  Do you have a keen eye for photography but don't know how to get your work seen by others?  Internationally acclaimed photographers Simon Roberts and Robbie Cooper, along with National Media Museum Curator of Photographs Greg Hobson, will offer you their personal views, guidance and advice on how to develop your practice.  Sessions are limited to two reviewers per entrant and must be booked in advance.  Each session will last 25 minutes.  Sessions cost £20 for two sessions (£15 concessions).  Places are limited so please book in advance.  0870 70 10 200.

Fujifilm Spectrum Photography Bursary Arts Council Boot John Kabal Foundation