The National Film and Sci-Fi Museum in Milton Keynes is ideally located near MK Central and is a decent-sized attraction packed with TV and movie memorabilia. The museum features real screen-used props and costumes from many well-known films and shows including Alien, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Jaws and more, all displayed for visitors to view up close.
Due to licensing restrictions, photography is only allowed at designated photo opportunities. These include opportunities such as the 1980s TARDIS console, The Muppets and the Care Bears. While it is a little disappointing that you cannot freely take photos throughout the museum, it’s a shame a souvenir photo guide isn’t available for purchase as a memento.
The Alien section at the start of the museum is particularly impressive, with numerous props including Alien weapons, costumes, shop models and even a space helmet worn by Sigourney Weaver. There is also a similarly large Indiana Jones display. Elsewhere in the museum you’ll find plenty of Doctor Who and Star Trek uniforms and costumes. Keep an eye out for many other impressive pieces and on the day of my visit I saw loads of Top Gun signed helmets. Chips TV show informs, Beverley Hills Cop props and sometimes just individual items like Fred Flintstones rock credit card.
The museum is run as a charity to help preserve rare screen-used props and costumes, which adds an extra level of appreciation for the collection.
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The main entrance leads to a memorabilia shop on the first floor. There are plenty of signed collectibles, and Lego sets available, and the staff are all friendly and happy to chat.
Ticket-wise, there are three attractions at the venue. Alongside the Sci-Fi Museum you also have Pixel Bunker (an arcade) and Brickz (a Lego museum). Visitors can either purchase a combined ticket for all three attractions or pay individually for whichever ones they wish to see.
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The Pixel Bunker arcade allows free play on a large range of classic arcade machines, with a three-hour time slot included. The collection is impressive, featuring games such as Pac-Man, Space Invaders, House of the Dead 2, Donkey Kong and many more. It’s very popular with players, and I particularly enjoyed House of the Dead 2 with the light guns. Some machines take a moment to figure out how to start, often requiring a small button near the coin slot to be pressed.
My combined ticket also included entry to Brickz, a Lego museum featuring some huge town displays and builds, along with many older sealed Lego sets. It’s an interesting experience, though for me it was the quickest of the three attractions to walk around.
Overall, I spent around four hours there and actually went around the Sci-Fi memorabilia section twice. There is so much to see that when you go around again you spot things you missed the first time. I also understand that the exhibits are regularly refreshed and updated.
If you enjoy Lego, classic arcade games and science fiction, you will likely have a great time visiting this museum.
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