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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 5h

#VHSfeature In 2024, Matthew Bostock spotted a familiar object at a tip in Derby. Don’t fear, it wasn’t another ET cartridge - it was a BBC Microcomputer! He saved it from being recycled and it was subsequently donated to the NVM

BBC Micro computer, photographed from above.

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Clare at UK School Trips @ukschooltrips.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

At the National Videogame Museum, students can explore over 100 playable games, from retro arcades to modern consoles, learn how games are made, and dive into STEAM workshops in a way that’s fun, creative, and relevant. www.ukschooltrips.co.uk/the-national... @nvmuk.bsky.social #STEM

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The National Videogame Museum Sheffield | UK School Trips

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you! Since launching our Behind the Screens survey, we’ve been very pleased with the positive response from across the games industry. A huge thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to complete it and share their knowledge with us. Take part: forms.gle/bE8YrvrBaMnB...

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Behind the Screens: UK Videogame Preservation Survey

The Behind the Screens survey intends to establish a general picture of what videogame related collections already exist in the UK, and to assess levels of awareness towards videogame preservation and...

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The next VHS webinar takes place this Wed 23rd Sept. Ravi Abbott (Curator of Game On at the Barbican) will be giving a presentation about Player-Led Preservation 🕹️ Reserve your free spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vhs-webina...

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VHS Webinar: Player-Led Preservation: Oral History and Provenance

Player-led preservation: oral history, provenance within private collecting circles, and the fan culture keeping gaming's past alive.

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🎮 Help us map the UK’s videogame heritage We’ve launched the UK’s first nationwide survey of videogame-related collections, and we want to hear from developers, publishers, studios, collectors and industry professionals. Take part: forms.gle/z9a1qhVopYMT...

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Behind the Screens: UK Videogame Preservation Survey

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Representatives from the VHS, including NVM’s @johnoshea.bsky.social and @annwain.bsky.social will be talking at the Playable Heritage conference in Edinburgh today! They’ll be joining Brian Baglow to discuss how to collect, preserve, and share videogame heritage. 🔗 my.nms.ac.uk/23690/23691

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Playable Heritage: Creating a Collaborative Framework for Collecting Video Game Culture

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The National Videogame Museum is the home of the Videogame Heritage Society, a Subject Specialist Network for videogame preservation. We host videogame heritage and preservation webinars 👾 you can find out more on the VHS website: vhs.thenvm.org

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We’ve launched the UK’s first nationwide survey of videogame-related collections, and we want to hear from developers, publishers, studios, collectors and industry professionals. Help us preserve the stories, artefacts and archives of our games industry. Take part: forms.gle/z9a1qhVopYMT...

Image of a man and woman looking into a glass cabinet displaying museum objects, within a museum setting.

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Did you know 2026 is a very special year for the Magnavox Odyssey? 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Magnavox Odyssey's journey.

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We have the honour of hosting the Videogame Heritage Society, and this year the VHS is running a series of webinars. The next free webinar is on 3rd Sept, 11am Yorkshire Games Festival, A Decade On book your free ticket - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vhs-webina...

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VHS Webinar: Yorkshire Games Festival: A Decade On

Nathan Buckley from the National Science and Media Museum speaks about the Yorkshire Games Festival as it enters its 11th year.

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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

As it is my birthday, I decided to upload the first version of the NVM UK island. The museum area is pretty well complete, although not a 1 to 1 recreation (some things are hard to replicate!). Dream address is DA-7919-4041-2531. Please do tag me and/or @nvmuk.bsky.social if you visit!

Screenshot from Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Luna the tapir speaks to a dreaming character. The text in the speech bubble reads 'Your dream of NVM UK is filed under the Dream Address DA-7919-4041-2531.'

Screenshot from Animal Crossing: New Horizons. A player character emotes joy. She stands in an area decorated with tables, chairs, computers, games consoles, display cases, and wall panels to look like the interior of a videogame museum.

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

“The 90s was phenomenal for videogames, and I think it’s having a sort of coming-of-age moment in terms of its vintage” We speak to The Times about the rise in popularity of 80s and 90s videogames, and the Museum’s newest exhibition ‘Together We Play'. www.thetimes.com/culture/gami...

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Nostalgia for Eighties and Nineties video games gives them extra life

A Sheffield museum recreates gaming’s formative decades complete with retro computers and teenage bedrooms with period posters — but not the smelly socks

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Time Extension @timeextension.com · 22/07/2026

Tomb Raider And Super Mario Come To The National Videogame Museum's 'Together We Play' Exhibition. (Image: @Mario_Museum)

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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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Mario Museum @mario.museum · 11/07/2026

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

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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...

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ustwo games - The Garden of Life is out now 🌷🌸🌼 @ustwogames.co.uk · 11/06/2026

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-...

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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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Ann Wain @annwain.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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!

Photo of paper cards in different colours with question prompts inviting people to share their videogame stories and memories

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Game Republic @gamerepublic.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Fab talks, networking, expo and space #unitygr @nvmuk.bsky.social #gamedev

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Clare at UK School Trips @ukschooltrips.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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...

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The National Videogame Museum Sheffield | UK School Trips

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Leah Dungay @leaheline.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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 🎮✨️

Event space with one pink banner that reads 'Tell us your gaming stories, Learn More: thenvm.org/behind-the-screens' and one yellow banner that reads 'Hi, we're a unique museum where you can play, explore and create videogames' and 'Come Visit Us: thenvm.org @nvmuk'

Leah stands in front of a pink banner with the text 'National Videogame Museum' and 'Tell us your videogame stories'.

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David Pearson @dj-pearson.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Arrived in Sheffield for #LILAC26 @lilacconf.bsky.social yesterday, so naturally went straight to The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social

Monitor screens at the The National Videogame Museum showing various iterations of Space Invaders games

Monitor screens at The National Videogame Museum showing two iterations of the Sonic game

Three vintage standalone videogames at The National Videogame Museum

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Digital Schoolhouse @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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

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Clare at UK School Trips @ukschooltrips.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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...

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The National Videogame Museum Sheffield | UK School Trips

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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!

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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...

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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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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

“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 👇

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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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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

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...

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Look North (Yorkshire) - Evening News: 15/01/2026

The latest news, sport and weather for Yorkshire.

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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Clare at UK School Trips @ukschooltrips.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

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

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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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Leah Dungay @leaheline.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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!

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'

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Leah Dungay @leaheline.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

Hand holding up a sticker in the National Videogame Museum. The sticker reads 'Kids in Museums, I've been taken over, takeover day'.

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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/

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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...

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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...

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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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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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...

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PPFD Project @ppfdproject.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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...

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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!

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Applications close at the end of the month! Could you be our Chair? all information below👇

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

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...

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From Classrooms to Controllers - National Videogame Museum

Claymatic Games Donation Powers National Videogame Museum's Educational Strategy - National Videogame Museum

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

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

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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.

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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...

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Join us from the 25th August and build your own. Exclusive LEGO controller to take home! Link in bio #visitsheffield #lego #YourGameYourBuild #LEGOvideogames #summerholidays

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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!

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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-...

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BUILD A CONTROLLER & DEFEAT THE ALIENS WORKSHOP

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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

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The National Videogame Museum @nvmuk.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Check out the techniques behind Platypus Reclayed exclusively at the NVM this summer and have a go at your own stop-motion claymation! 🚀

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