The National Videogame Museum
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The NVM's mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone. Forever. 🎮🕹▶️ #PlayTheMuseum https://thenvm.org/
Tomb Raider And Super Mario Come To The National Videogame Museum's 'Together We Play' Exhibition. (Image: @Mario_Museum)
Tomb Raider And Super Mario Come To The National Videogame Museum's 'Together We Play' Exhibition
"Video games are now a huge global industry"
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The National Videogame Museum’s summer 2026 exhibition is specially curated to put personal videogame stories, and collections centre stage. I'm excited to support this event and bring some lesser-known items for the public to view! The event runs in Sheffield, UK from 18 July. @nvmuk.bsky.social
Why do videogames matter to you? This summer, we’re exploring what makes videogames special to you, the players, in a new exhibition. Together We Play puts personal videogame stories, memories and collections centre stage. thenvm.org/togetherwepl...
Later today we will be delighted to join @nvmuk.bsky.social for a webinar all about the preservation of physical artefacts of games - in particular our beloved Monument Valley model! There are still tickets available if you'd like to join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
Restoring the Monument Valley Model (ustwo games)
Join us to learn more about the restoration of the Monument Valley model currently on display at the National Videogame Museum.
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The NVM @nvmuk.bsky.social is so MCM London this weekend! Pop by our table with @mayamada.com to play some Dunk Dunk and share your player stories for a future exhibition!
Spark excitement for science & engineering through videogames! @nvmuk.bsky.social workshops let students build controllers, create pixel art, and design games, turning STEM concepts into hands-on play. Learning powered by the games they love. www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/the-national...
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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Are you at @londongamesfest.bsky.social tomorrow checking out New Games Plus? If yes, come and have a chat! I'll be upstairs mezzaine with our Behind the Screens Project wanting to hear all about your gaming memories. You can help us shape our summer exhibition at @nvmuk.bsky.social 🎮✨️
Arrived in Sheffield for #LILAC26 @lilacconf.bsky.social yesterday, so naturally went straight to The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social
Esports Northern Semi-final time! We are at the amazing @nvmuk.bsky.social today, letting pupils experience games old and new as well as deciding which teams will make it through to our grand final. Follow the action and hear the students commentate on Twitch @dsh_tv
Discover what lies behing the games we play. @nvmuk.bsky.social workshops allow students to play, learn, and create. Students build their own controller, become museum curators, or explore how the worlds of physics and videogames collide. Find out more: www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/the-national...
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
ukschooltrips.co.uk
We are delighted to share that we have reached our £30,000 Christmas fundraising goal! A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in helping us achieve this milestone. Now, thanks to you, we can enter 2026 full of enthusiasm for the exciting things ahead!
Join us this February half-term to explore the world of virtual pets! 🐶Our Activity Space will be full of fun virtual pet videogames to play and crafts to take part in. Pixel Pals 🐶🐱🐰 🗓14th February - 22nd February 📍National Videogame Museum Book now thenvm.org/pixel-pals-f...
Pixel Pals - February half-term - National Videogame Museum
Pixel Pals - Explore the world of virtual pets - This February half-term - Sheffield - National Videogame Museum
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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. www.linkedin.com/posts/bgi-na...
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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“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 👇
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.
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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...
Look North (Yorkshire) - Evening News: 15/01/2026
The latest news, sport and weather for Yorkshire.
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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
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
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
ukschooltrips.co.uk
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!
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...
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.
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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...
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👇
The National Videogame Museum@nvmuk.bsky.social · 11mo agoJoin 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...
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...
From Classrooms to Controllers - National Videogame Museum
Claymatic Games Donation Powers National Videogame Museum's Educational Strategy - National Videogame Museum
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