The National Videogame Museum
@nvmuk.bsky.social
The NVM's mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone. Forever. 🎮🕹▶️ #PlayTheMuseum
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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.
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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...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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...
www.linkedin.com/posts/bgi-na...
“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.
Listen Now 👇
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.
Listen Now 👇
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.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 1:32 PM
“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.
Listen Now 👇
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.
Listen Now 👇
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...
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...
Look North (Yorkshire) - Evening News: 15/01/2026
The latest news, sport and weather for Yorkshire.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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...
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.
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Closing Date: Tues 20 Jan 2026 – 10:00am
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
January 13, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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
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
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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
history, culture & STEAM skills in one interactive space.
www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/the-national...
@nvmuk.bsky.social
#SchoolTrips #EdTech
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
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November 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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
history, culture & STEAM skills in one interactive space.
www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/the-national...
@nvmuk.bsky.social
#SchoolTrips #EdTech
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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!
Looking forward to next year @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @nvmuk.bsky.social!
November 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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!
Looking forward to next year @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @nvmuk.bsky.social!
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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
@kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @nvmuk.bsky.social
@michellegrant.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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
@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/
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/
November 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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/
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
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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...
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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...
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...
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...
Why Yorkshire's gaming industry is booming
Studios and developers are now starting to get government support to cluster in the region.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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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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
thenvm.org/festive-soci...
November 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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
thenvm.org/festive-soci...
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
thenvm.org/festive-soci...
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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
October 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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
October 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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
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Friday 25th Oct - Sunday 2nd Nov!
Find out more and Book
thenvm.org/october-half...
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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...
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!
We’ll be exploring world-building with one of today’s most popular gaming franchises!
Check back soon for more information!
October 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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!
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👇
Could you be our Chair?
all information below👇
Join us as Chair of The National Videogame Museum!
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.
thenvm.org/about/work-w...
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.
thenvm.org/about/work-w...
October 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Applications close at the end of the month!
Could you be our Chair?
all information below👇
Could you be our Chair?
all information below👇
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.
thenvm.org/blog/from-cl...
thenvm.org/blog/from-cl...
From Classrooms to Controllers - National Videogame Museum
Claymatic Games Donation Powers National Videogame Museum's Educational Strategy - National Videogame Museum
thenvm.org
September 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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.
thenvm.org/blog/from-cl...
thenvm.org/blog/from-cl...
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
thenvm.org
#RetroGaming #FamilyFun #SheffieldDaysOut #visitsheffield
The perfect place for families, gamers, and curious minds to explore the past, present, and future of play.
📍 Sheffield
thenvm.org
#RetroGaming #FamilyFun #SheffieldDaysOut #visitsheffield
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.
thenvm.org
September 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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
thenvm.org
#RetroGaming #FamilyFun #SheffieldDaysOut #visitsheffield
The perfect place for families, gamers, and curious minds to explore the past, present, and future of play.
📍 Sheffield
thenvm.org
#RetroGaming #FamilyFun #SheffieldDaysOut #visitsheffield
Join us as Chair of The National Videogame Museum!
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.
thenvm.org/about/work-w...
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.
thenvm.org/about/work-w...
September 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Join us as Chair of The National Videogame Museum!
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.
thenvm.org/about/work-w...
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.
thenvm.org/about/work-w...
Join us from the 25th August and build your own. Exclusive LEGO controller to take home! Link in bio #visitsheffield #lego #YourGameYourBuild #LEGOvideogames #summerholidays
August 21, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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
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
August 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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
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!
We also showed them the amazing clay models and animations our visitors have created since our exhibition launched!
August 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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!
We also showed them the amazing clay models and animations our visitors have created since our exhibition launched!
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-...
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-...
BUILD A CONTROLLER & DEFEAT THE ALIENS WORKSHOP
barnsleycivic.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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-...
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
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
August 4, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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
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! 🚀
Two decades later 👏 - We're remaking the cult classic shoot 'em up, Platypus. 🚀 Check out this comparison of the original clay models made by @anthonyflack.bsky.social! 🎨
✨ Wishlist Platypus Reclayed on Steam - s.team/a/2912430
#PlatypusReclayed #ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #Shmup
✨ Wishlist Platypus Reclayed on Steam - s.team/a/2912430
#PlatypusReclayed #ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #Shmup
August 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Check out the techniques behind Platypus Reclayed exclusively at the NVM this summer and have a go at your own stop-motion claymation! 🚀