The Broadway Pop-Up Museum

Interior view of a museum exhibition featuring a large vintage television camera in the foreground. Informational display panels with historic photographs, text and artefacts line the walls, highlighting the history of broadcasting and media. Warm lighting and dark-toned exhibition displays create an immersive heritage setting.

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Museum exhibition showcasing cinema memorabilia, archive materials, photographs, posters and artefacts related to the Broadway's history. Informational display boards and historic items are arranged throughout the warmly lit gallery space.

Display area within the Broadway Pop-up Museum featuring a vintage film projector, heritage exhibition panels and historic photographs. The exhibition explores the history of Prestwick's cinema and the restoration of the Broadway.

Experience the Broadway Pop-Up Museum and dive into the history of the golden age of cinema and the Broadway’s place within it, engage with volunteers at the workshop and projection island, and enjoy short film back on the Broadway’s screen.

Step inside the historic The Broadway Cinema Experience and explore a unique pop-up museum housed within Scotland’s largest surviving single-screen cinema auditorium. Discover the fascinating history of the Broadway, learn about ongoing restoration work, meet volunteers, see cinema projection equipment up close and enjoy film clips on the big screen. Selected sessions also include live 35mm film projection demonstrations.

Upcoming Dates & Times:

Saturday 28 November 2026

10am – 11am: Broadway Pop-Up Museum
11.15am – 12.15pm: Broadway Pop-Up Museum
12.30pm – 1.30pm: Broadway Pop-Up Museum
2pm – 3pm: Broadway Pop-Up Museum (with 35mm Film Demonstrations)
3.15pm – 4.15pm: Broadway Pop-Up Museum (with 35mm Film Demonstrations)

Sunday 29 November 2026

10am – 11am: Broadway Pop-Up Museum
11.15am – 12.15pm: Broadway Pop-Up Museum
12.30pm – 1.30pm: Broadway Pop-Up Museum

Booking:
Advance booking is recommended as capacity is limited and sessions can sell out. All proceeds support the restoration of the Broadway Cinema for future generations.

Suitable for:
Families, film enthusiasts, local history lovers and visitors interested in heritage and culture.