Families

Daily Telescope Walking Tours

9 January 2019 - 9 January 2020
New for 2019! Daily Telescope Walking Tours Everyday 3.15pm We’ll be hosting our popular Telescope Walking Tours daily for 2019 where you can join one of our friendly Explainers…

Daily: Art Hampers – resources for families at the Whitworth

10:00 31 August 2018 - 10:00 31 May 2020
Are you and your family hungry to get creative? Pick up a picnic hamper with a difference. Come to our Oxford Road or Parkside entrance and pick up one of our special hampers - free…

Instruments of Change

28 February - 31 December 2019
Instruments of Change is an exhibition that showcases objects from the Beswick Collection at the Museum of Medicine and Health, telling the stories of the people of Manchester whose…

Show & Tell Thursday

18:00 - 21:00 20 June 2019
Imagine Manchester as your museum, where some of Manchester Museum’s most wondrous objects are across the city, in the spaces you live, work and play. Join us on Thursday 20 June,…

Who Cares? - 'A growing collection of stories about people caring for nature across Greater Manchester.'

2 May - 31 July 2019
A growing collection of stories about people caring for nature across Greater Manchester. A Heritage Futures Studio Residency at Manchester Museum 29th April - 31st July 2019 In…

Undergraduate Friday open day - Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

09:15 - 16:00 21 June 2019
Join us for our undergraduate open day to find out more about the challenges, opportunities and rewards of academic and social life at The University of Manchester. Come and explore…

Summer Solstice Weekend

22 - 23 June 2019
Summer Solstice Weekend Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June, 11am – 4pm Visit us Jodrell Bank on the 22nd or 23rd June and take part in their fun family activities celebrating the…

Undergraduate Saturday open day - Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

09:15 - 16:00 22 June 2019
Join us for our undergraduate open day to find out more about the challenges, opportunities and rewards of academic and social life at The University of Manchester. Come and explore…

A Celebration of Faith and Language Diversity

18:30 - 21:00 25 June 2019
Join Multilingual Manchester in celebrating the threads of language, faith and culture that are woven through Manchester life. Take part in open conversations in themed workshops, listen…

Humanitarian Handicrafts: Materiality, Development, and Fair Trade. A Re-evaluation.

27 - 28 June 2019
A workshop for those interested in the history and practice of humanitarianism and material culture. How and why have humanitarian organisations generated the production of artisanal…

Young People in Humanitarianism Conference

09:00 - 15:00 27 June 2019
Staff and students at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) will be inviting young learners in Years 8 and 9 for an inspiring educational event to learn more about…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 4 July 2019
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop in. Family friendly, children 5 yrs and under.

bluedot 2019

18 - 21 July 2019
Jodrell Bank's multi-award winning festival of discovery is set to return to for its fourth outing on 18-21 July 2019, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. Set against…

Summer Holidays: Live Beekeeping Demonstrations

29 July - 30 August 2019
Live Beekeeping Demonstrations 29th July – 30th August Thursdays only. 1pm Watch Jodrell’s Beekeepers at work in a live beekeeping demonstration. You’ll see the fascinating and ancient…

Summer Holidays: Meet The Expert

29 July - 30 August 2019
Meet the Expert 29th July – 30th Aug Tuesdays only, 1pm Here’s your chance to meet one of our resident science and astronomy experts. You’ll learn all about their work, plus have…

Summer Holidays: Moon rock and meteorites

29 July - 30 August 2019
Moon rock and meteorites Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August 10am – 5pm (drop-in) Seeing is believing! Visit Jodrell Bank this summer and have a look at real pieces of the Moon brought…

Summer Holidays: Rocket Lab!

29 July - 30 August 2019
Rocket Lab! Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August 11am – 4pm (drop-in) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zero. We have a lift-off! As we approach the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing, join…

Summer Holidays: Science Show: Mission to the Moon

29 July - 30 August 2019
Live Science Show: Mission to the Moon Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August (weekdays only) 11.30am and 2.30pm Celebrate 50 years since humans first stepped foot on the moon in our…

Summer Holidays: Tiny Astronauts

29 July - 30 August 2019
Tiny astronauts (Under 7s session) Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August (weekdays only) 11am and 1pm Join us on a fun-filled rocket trip into space, exploring the Moon and playing…

Family craft: Peg doll making

11:00 - 12:00 30 July 2019
Join us for a family friendly craft session making old fashioned peg dolls. A popular pastime in the Peterloo era. Drop into the Library and make and take home your very own peg doll. No need to book, just turn up.

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 1 August 2019
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop in. Family friendly, children 5 yrs and under.

Mini protest: banner and badge making

11:00 - 12:00 7 August 2019
Tell us what’s important to you! Make and take home your own banner or badge with your very own slogan in this family friendly craft session. No need to book, just turn up.

Mini protest: banner and badge making

11:00 - 12:00 8 August 2019
Tell us what’s important to you! Make and take home your own banner or badge with your very own slogan in this family friendly craft session. No need to book, just turn up.

Family craft: Peg doll making

11:00 - 12:00 13 August 2019
Join us for a family friendly craft session making old fashioned peg dolls. A popular pastime in the Peterloo era. Drop into the Library and make and take home your very own peg doll. No need to book, just turn up.

Family craft: Peg doll making

11:00 - 12:00 14 August 2019
Join us for a family friendly craft session making old fashioned peg dolls. A popular pastime in the Peterloo era. Drop into the Library and make and take home your very own peg doll. No need to book, just turn up.

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