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...
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...
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...
“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 👇
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
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
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...
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
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👇
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...
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
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!
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
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!
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! 🚀
