Science Museum Group

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is a collection of British museums, comprising:

  • The Science Museum in South Kensington, London.
  • The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
  • The National Railway Museum in York.
  • The National Railway Museum at Shildon in County Durham ("Locomotion").
  • The National Media Museum (formerly the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television) in Bradford.
  • The Science Museum at Wroughton in Swindon, Wiltshire.

Prior to 1 April 2012, the group was known as the National Museum of Science and Industry (NMSI).

Read more about Science Museum Group:  History, Directors of NMSI

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