The NVM's mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone. Forever. 🎮🕹▶️ #PlayTheMuseum https://thenvm.org/https://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3meo5lh67sk26We 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!12 Feb 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3meo5lh67sk26https://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3mej4ihy5ts2dJoin 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 https://thenvm.org/pixel-pals-february-half-term/10 Feb 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mej4ihy5ts2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3mczcdikmkc2q“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 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002pvwv22 Jan 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczcdikmkc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3mcjtvupa722sDid 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 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002pxjs/look-north-yorkshire-evening-news-1501202616 Jan 2026 10:04 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcjtvupa722shttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3mcccmlrtts2dJoin 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. https://thenvm.org/about/work-with-us/ Closing Date: Tues 20 Jan 2026 – 10:00am13 Jan 2026 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcccmlrtts2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3m5tb2l7vts2aWe 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/17 Nov 2025 12:47 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5tb2l7vts2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3m5ggiuxtvc2tIt'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 https://thenvm.org/festive-social/12 Nov 2025 10:20 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ggiuxtvc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3m4xh4dhg6k2jA 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 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjdy6yvd58o06 Nov 2025 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xh4dhg6k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3m4srm4llp22zEvent 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 https://thenvm.org/festive-social/04 Nov 2025 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4srm4llp22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3m3a5ecplj22aLEGO 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 #octoberhalfterm15 Oct 2025 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3a5ecplj22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3m2rcrfcask2cGather 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 https://thenvm.org/october-half-term/09 Oct 2025 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2rcrfcask2chttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3m2lpvwnpxs2zOur 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!07 Oct 2025 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2lpvwnpxs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3m2jsferdqc23Applications close at the end of the month! Could you be our Chair? all information below👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Oct 2025 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jsferdqc23https://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3lzggxr5z3k2nWe'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. https://thenvm.org/blog/from-classrooms-to-controllers/22 Sep 2025 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzggxr5z3k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3lz6nci3v5k2wDid 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 https://thenvm.org/19 Sep 2025 10:20 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz6nci3v5k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3lyx2iypuac2cJoin 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.⁠ ⁠ https://thenvm.org/about/work-with-us/16 Sep 2025 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyx2iypuac2chttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3lwve7qldb22qJoin us from the 25th August and build your own. Exclusive LEGO controller to take home! Link in bio #visitsheffield #lego #YourGameYourBuild #LEGOvideogames #summerholidays21 Aug 2025 06:53 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwve7qldb22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3lw4fpx3azs2wOne 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.org11 Aug 2025 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw4fpx3azs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/nvmuk.bsky.social/post/3lvpy4zt4v22mWe 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!06 Aug 2025 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:zhxrh3hk2aup2raau4aracek/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvpy4zt4v22m