Join us for a cozy afternoon of fun, laughter, and adventure on the big screen — all for free! Bring the whole family and enjoy a selection of heartwarming, family-friendly films in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Our family films start at 2.30pm and are either held in the Leggate Lecture Theatre on the second floor or in the Learning Suite on the ground floor of the VG&M.
Booking information
The events are free but booking is recommended and you can book tickets via Eventbrite.
Depending on the location of the film, there may be some availability for walk-ins but this cannot be guaranteed on the day. If the event is full, please join the waitlist. If you are on the waiting list, you will be notified whether there is space available the day before the event.
Seating/bean bags will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis with limited capacity.
The films are either in the Leggate Lecture Theatre on the second floor or in the Learning Suite on the ground floor of the VG&M.
Food and drink is not permitted in the Leggate Theatre but we do allow water. Lunch and snacks may be consumed on the ground floor in the Waterhouse Cafe.
Please note, the film schedule may be subject to change or cancellation at short notice. If you have booked via Eventbrite you will be notified via email or telephone if the event changes. Alternatively, please check back to this page for further updates.
Film Schedule 2025, all films start at 2:30pm
Saturday 27 September - Monsters University
Saturday 18 October - The Black Cauldron
Saturday 29 November - Moana
Saturday 6 December - Abominable
Please note that the December film will be at 10.30am as we will also have a Christmas Family day on this date.
Lightbulb Movies Film Schedule for families 2026
A series of films for families inspired by inventors, inventions and our Lightbulb moments exhibition. Films start at 2:30pm.
Saturday 31 January, 2:30pm - Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers
Saturday 28 February, 2:30pm - The Inventor
Saturday 28 March, 2:30pm - Robots
Saturday 25 April, 2:30pm - Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Saturday 30 May, 2:30pm - Flubber
Saturday 27 June, 2:30pm - Honey I Shrank the Kids
Saturday 25 July, 2:30pm - Meet the Robinsons
Wednesday 5 August, 2:30pm - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 1
Wednesday 12 August, 2:30pm - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Wednesday 19 August, 2:30pm - Lego Movie
Wednesday 26 August, 2:30pm - Lego Movie 2
Saturday 19 September, 2:30pm - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Saturday 24 October, 2:30pm - Wallace & Gromit - Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Saturday 5 December, 2:30pm - The Man who Invented Christmas
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