Visitors viewing vibrant digital art at Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.
Frameless National Portrait Gallery exhibit with large digital art displays.
Visitors viewing floral digital art at Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.
Visitors viewing a large portrait at the Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.
Frameless National Portrait Gallery exhibit featuring a large colorful painting of an elderly person writing.
Visitors viewing digital art displays at the Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.
Queen Elizabeth portrait display at Frameless National Portrait Gallery, London exhibition.

National Portrait Gallery: Stories - Brought to Life Exhibition Tickets, Manchester

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Step inside Stories – Brought to Life at MediaCity, Manchester for an excellent journey through digital artistry where UK's notable figures are reimagined in stunning 360° displays. Experience the National Portrait Gallery’s collection with engaging visuals and dynamic audio that bring portraits of Elizabeth I to Grayson Perry vividly alive. This purpose-built venue offers a unique blend of technology and storytelling, promising an engaging exploration for all visitors.

Dynamic projections bring to life portraits of iconic figures like Mandela, Malala, Shakespeare, among others in British history.

The galleries are filled with engaging visuals that include animation, archival footage, soundscapes, and 360° experiences tailored for each figure.

Custom music, real-life speeches, and original narrations deepen the emotional connection to stories of various British icons.

This exhibition is a unique collaboration between Frameless and the National Portrait Gallery, offering a full-sensory journey through time and culture.

Admission to the National Portrait Gallery: Stories - Brought to Life Exhibition Tickets

Use of Manchester's gallery spaces for viewing portraits including those by Grayson Perry and Malala Yousafzai, as well as Nelson Mandela in the United Kingdom

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Visitors viewing vibrant digital art at Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.

Visitors viewing vibrant digital art at Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.

Your Experience at Stories – Brought to Life Exhibition Tickets

Discover iconic figures from the UK's history in a mesmerizing 360° digital experience. Located at MediaCity, Manchester, this exhibition brings Elizabeth I and Grayson Perry among others into vivid life with engaging visuals and moving audio.

Getting Started

Visit the specially designed venue at MediaCity, Manchester to begin your journey. Upon arrival, explore a series of digitally animated galleries where portraits from the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection are brought alive through state-of-the-art technology.

What to Expect

  • Engage with engaging storytelling as you travel through British history. Iconic figures such as Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, and Shakespeare come to life using high-definition projections, cinematic effects, and dynamic soundscapes.
  • Experience digitally reimagined portraits where archival photography, original animations, and powerful speech excerpts animate each sitter’s story across various eras—from the Tudors to contemporary times.
  • Enjoy interactive spaces that allow you to move freely through themed rooms. Each room offers a unique perspective on historical narratives and personal journeys shaping UK culture.
  • The collaboration between Frameless and National Portrait Gallery creates this unparalleled experience, merging curatorial expertise with innovative digital artistry.
Frameless National Portrait Gallery exhibit with large digital art displays.

Frameless National Portrait Gallery exhibit with large digital art displays.

Visitors viewing floral digital art at Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.

Visitors viewing floral digital art at Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.

Visitors viewing a large portrait at the Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.

Visitors viewing a large portrait at the Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.

National Portrait Gallery: Stories - Brought to Life Exhibition Tickets

This tour offers a fascinating exploration of the National Portrait Gallery through dynamic projections, cinematic storytelling, and full-sensory experiences. Visitors can explore stories featuring Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, William Shakespeare, among others, via 360° visuals, animation, archival footage, and soundscapes designed for each British icon's narrative. The journey is enriched with real-life speeches, original narrations, and custom music to deepen emotional engagement. This collaboration between Frameless and the National Portrait Gallery provides a unique perspective on British history using innovative technology. Spanning approximately 20 galleries over 135,000 square feet of exhibition space, guests enjoy more than three hours of content in English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Japanese. Audio descriptions are available for visually impaired visitors to ensure full access.

Explore National Portrait Gallery: Stories - Brought to Life Exhibition

This groundbreaking tour at the National Portrait Gallery showcases an exhibition with dynamic projections and engaging storytelling techniques. Founded in 1856, this gallery spans about 135,000 square feet across 20 galleries, housing one of the world's largest portrait collections. Visitors encounter figures like Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, William Shakespeare through archival footage, soundscapes, and custom music that vividly bring each story to life. Over three hours are spent exploring these galleries with over 360° visuals, animation, and original narrations, immersing guests in Britain's long history and culture via innovative technology. This exhibit distinguishes itself by merging visual art with multimedia elements for a full-sensory journey through British heritage.

Tour Highlights

  • Dynamic projections at the National Portrait Gallery
  • Engaging storytelling across 20 galleries
  • Audio guides in English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese
  • Real-life speeches from iconic figures like Mandela and Malala
  • Custom music and original narrations enhancing each story's depth
  • Tailored archival footage and soundscapes for British icons' journeys
  • Audio descriptions available for visually impaired visitors

Engaging content over three hours of exploration

This engaging tour is ideal for history enthusiasts, culture lovers, and technology aficionados. It offers a unique glimpse into British history through innovative storytelling techniques while exploring iconic figures such as Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, William Shakespeare. Visitors gain an detailed understanding of Britain's rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge multimedia elements.

Frameless National Portrait Gallery exhibit featuring a large colorful painting of an elderly person writing.

Frameless National Portrait Gallery exhibit featuring a large colorful painting of an elderly person writing.

Visitors viewing digital art displays at the Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.

Visitors viewing digital art displays at the Frameless National Portrait Gallery Exhibition.

Book your entry in advance, especially during peak times, to ensure you don't miss out on this distinct experience at Stories – Brought to Life Exhibition.

If planning a day of exploration around MediaCity, consider visiting the exhibition early to make the most of your time and enjoy other nearby attractions later.

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The exhibition features British icons such as Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, William Shakespeare, Elizabeth I, and Grayson Perry.
Stories of iconic figures like Nelson Mandela and others come alive using tailored visuals, animation, archival footage, soundscapes, speeches, narrations, and music for each individual's story.
Yes, hotel transfers and food and drinks are not included. Additionally, guided tours are also excluded.
This ticket offers an immersive storytelling experience with dynamic projections and cinematic elements that bring portraits to life through audio-visual technology.
Yes, it is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Frameless and the National Portrait Gallery.
This full-sensory journey through time and culture is made distinctive by its collaboration with Frameless and the National Portrait Gallery, utilizing cutting-edge immersive technology.
Visitors will journey through British history with portraits animated in a full-sensory environment that includes dynamic projections and cinematic storytelling techniques.
Immersive visuals, moving audio, animation, archival footage, soundscapes, real-life speeches, original narrations, and custom music are used to enrich each figure's story.
The tickets provide entry to the Stories – Brought to Life Exhibition as well as access to portrait galleries showcasing figures from British history.
The exhibition is held at a purpose-built immersive venue in MediaCity, Manchester.
Guided tours are excluded from what is provided with your ticket, so any additional tour services would be separate arrangements.
Food and drinks are not covered by your entry; you'll need to arrange these separately if desired.
The experience includes British icons such as Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, William Shakespeare, Elizabeth I, and Grayson Perry.
Visitors will walk through immersive galleries filled with 360° visuals, animation, archival footage, and soundscapes tailored to each iconic figure's story.
Yes, you'll experience real-life speeches, original narrations, and custom music that add depth and emotion to each British icon’s story.
No, hotel transfers are not included in your ticket for the Stories – Brought to Life Exhibition.
This immersive sightseeing tour includes dynamic projections, cinematic storytelling, and full-sensory experiences that bring iconic figures like Nelson Mandela and Malala Yousafzai to life.
Your entry includes access to the exhibition itself and portrait galleries showcasing iconic figures reimagined through immersive technology.
The exhibition takes place at a purpose-built immersive venue in MediaCity, Manchester.
You'll explore digitally animated galleries featuring portraits and stories brought alive through immersive visuals, moving audio, and powerful storytelling techniques developed by Frameless in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery.

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