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…

Playtime: Free things for families everyday this summer

11:00 27 July - 15:00 1 September 2019
All summer the Whitworth will be exploring the art of play. Have a wander and find things to do both indoors and out. With our Splash Studio, giant garden games and a sensory area…

Summer Family Activities - Lost Words

14:00 30 July - 16:00 29 August 2019
Summer Family Activities - Lost Words Discover, Share and Create with us this summer. Tuesdays – Thursdays 2-4pm From Tues 30 July to Thurs 29 Aug Join us for family friendly arts…

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…

Mini protest: banner and badge making

11:00 - 12:00 27 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.

Summer Family Activities - Lost Words

14:00 27 - 16:00 29 August 2019
Summer Family Activities - Lost Words Discover, Share and Create with us this summer. Tuesdays – Thursdays 2-4pm From Tues 30 July to Thurs 29 Aug Join us for family friendly arts…

Mini protest: banner and badge making

11:00 - 12:00 28 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.

Summer Friendly Fridays - See, Make & Do

09:15 - 11:30 30 August 2019
Summer Friendly Fridays: 9.15-11.30am Friendly Fridays - our summer daytime See, Make and Do autism friendly sessions will be running on Fri 16, Fri 23 and Fri 30 Aug. Join us for…

One Small Step: Toddler Morning at Jodrell Bank

5 September 2019
One Small Step: Toddler Morning at Jodrell Bank Thursday 5th September, 10am – 12pm Go along to Jodrell Bank's brand new session especially designed for their youngest visitors.…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 5 September 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.

See, Make & Do at the Museum

09:15 - 10:30 14 September 2019
See, Make and Do at the Museum: 9.15-10.30am Join us for our early openings at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs, along with their families and carers, and…

International Day of Peace

11:00 - 15:00 21 September 2019
International Day of Peace Marking International Day of Peace with music and memories. Drop in, families

Science Show: A Jodrell Journey

21 - 22 September 2019
Science Show: A Jodrell Journey Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd September 11am, 12pm, 2pm Visit Jodrell Bank and take a journey through the history and achievements of scientists. From…

Mazen Kerbaj (Lebanese Trumpet)

13:10 - 14:00 26 September 2019
Over the last 25 years, Mazen Kerbaj developed a highly personal and unique way to play the trumpet. In his solo performances, he uses daily objects to extend the instrument and make…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 3 October 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.

Girls Night Out Moon Special

19:00 - 22:00 25 October 2019
Our ever-popular Girls Night Out returns this October with a special focus on the 50th anniversary on the first explorers on the Moon. You’ll get to meet Dr Katie Joy from the University…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 7 November 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.

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 5 December 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.

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