Alternate Realities

Step into another world with highlights of the Alternate Realities programme from the UK’s premier documentary festival, Sheffield Doc/Fest.

Alternate Realities encompasses virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations.

We will play host to three free exhibits exploring ideas around home, identity and technology. Investigate new and innovative ways of storytelling as you become immersed in another life, discover how a machine sees you, and engage in an intimate interaction with the other side of the world.


Exhibitions and events

Kodak Gallery

Permanent exhibition

Take a journey through the history of photography. Step into a 19th century portrait studio, see hundreds of incredible objects from our collection, and watch the world’s first moving colour film....

Life Online

Permanent exhibition

How did our lives change when the internet was born? Find out in the world’s first gallery dedicated to the social, technological and cultural impact of the web. Follow the history of the internet...

Wonderlab

Permanent exhibition

Think like a scientist in Wonderlab, our newest and most interactive gallery exploring light and sound through mind-bending exhibits and spectacular live shows. Touch, try and photograph your...

BFI Mediatheque

Permanent exhibition

Grab a booth in the BFI Mediatheque and discover the best, rarest and most extraordinary films and TV programmes from the BFI National Archive. Simply log on at a viewing station and choose from over...

Animation Gallery

Permanent exhibition

Love Wallace and Gromit? Remember Morph? Discover original models and artwork from over 100 animations. See science in action as still images come to life! Explore the history of animation and...

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