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Astronomy Photographer of the Year

24 April - 30 October 2021
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Saturday 24th April – Sunday 30th October The Royal Observatory Greenwich’s hugely popular Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition opens at…

Demystifying regulations and commercialisation mini-series

29 June - 31 October 2021
The Demystifying regulation and commercialisation mini-series is hosted through the Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology Research and Innovation. The mini-series consists…

Force of Nature

11:00 21 July - 16:00 29 August 2021
Get close to nature and explore our collections this summer with free, family activities with Manchester Museum. From fascinating fossils, to up close and personal encounters with…

Frogs and Friends Storytime

10:30 30 July 2021
Hop to our amphib-solutely fabulous storytelling session to hear the story of Oi Frog, and meet the live animals that inspired the story. You can also hear from the team who care…

Manchester Access Programme - University Life Conference

22 - 30 July 2021
Students on MAP attend the University Life Conference to discover the fun, social side of university life including what extracurricular events and activities they can get involved in as a student at university.

Meet the Artist: We are Nature – Voicing Silence

09:45 - 12:00 30 July 2021
There’s no doubt that lockdown made us truly appreciate the beauty of the natural world around us, from local parks and window boxes, to rugged coastlines and wild moorland. Voicing…

Summer Holidays: Space Crafts

24 July - 30 August 2021
Summer Holidays: Space Crafts 24 July – 30 August Join us in our new Tipi to discover your creative side and have a go at space themed making and drawing activities. Space Crafts…

Summer Holidays: Star Hunters Trail

24 July - 30 August 2021
Summer Holidays: Star Hunters Trail 24 July – 30 August Seek out what the night sky has to offer in this brand new scavenger hunt. Find the hidden constellations across the Jodrell…

Take a Walk on the Wildside Nature Trail

11:00 26 July - 16:00 29 August 2021
What will you discover at Manchester Museum this summer? With 3 floors of displays and exhibitions, there are so many fascinating things to see - from Stan the T.rex to the Vivarium,…

We Are Nature

11:00 23 June - 16:00 31 August 2021
How does nature make you feel? Discover Wild Chorus and Voicing Silence, two new artistic responses to the beauty, complexity and decline of wildlife, now on display at Manchester…

Art and Nature

10:30 3 August 2021
Online event. Create something special this summer, inspired by the museum’s collections, exhibitions and forthcoming galleries. Each week on a Tuesday will explore a different nature…

Nature Inspired Upcycling

10:45 - 12:00 4 August 2021
Ever wanted to upcycle, but not sure where to start? This workshop is for you. As the 3rd floor at the museum evolves and becomes a space for the future of education, we’re giving…

Sixty Second Species

12:00 4 August 2021
Online event, every Wednesday throughout summer at 12pm. Discover more about the wild species on your doorstep and beyond, with the Vivarium Team. Our Sixty Second Species will continue…

Let's Dance

11:00 5 August 2021
Online event. Ever wondered if you could samba sitting down? Well, now you can-can! Dance is a great way of building stamina, increasing joint flexibility and having fun, whatever…

Patterns in Nature

10:00 - 11:00 5 August 2021
Every Thursday at the museum. From the spots of a cheetah to the spirals of a sunflower, patterns are everywhere in nature. Using fossils, shells and plants from our collection of…

Nature, Comics & Belonging

11:00 - 12:00 9 August 2021
Online via Zoom Help us to shape our new gallery exploring the theme of Belonging with an interactive, family friendly workshop. Join us on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous…

Art and Nature

10:30 10 August 2021
Online event. Create something special this summer, inspired by the museum’s collections, exhibitions and forthcoming galleries. Each week on a Tuesday will explore a different nature…

Muso Family

10:00 - 10:45 11 August 2021
From Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi, musicians have always been influenced by the natural world. Join musician Rachel Swanick for an interactive music and…

Nature Inspired Upcycling

10:30 - 12:00 11 August 2021
Ever wanted to upcycle, but not sure where to start? This workshop is for you. As the 3rd floor at the museum evolves and becomes a space for the future of education, we’re giving…

Let's Dance

11:00 - 12:00 12 August 2021
Online event. Ever wondered if you could samba sitting down? Well, now you can-can! Dance is a great way of building stamina, increasing joint flexibility and having fun, whatever…

Patterns in Nature

10:00 - 11:00 12 August 2021
Every Thursday at the museum. From the spots of a cheetah to the spirals of a sunflower, patterns are everywhere in nature. Using fossils, shells and plants from our collection of…

The Magic of Vedic Maths

10:00 - 10:45 13 August 2021
Discover the magic of Vedic Maths where you will learn to do mental sums so fast, you’ll beat your parents! Vedic Maths is a unique study of mathematics and problem solving, developed…

Healing & I Should Have Held You…

16:00 - 17:00 14 August 2021
Experience a unique online sharing of two works filmed within Manchester Museum, ‘I Should Have Held You Tighter When We Last Met’ and ‘Healing’, alongside a Q&A with collaborators…

Art and Nature

10:30 17 August 2021
Online event. Create something special this summer, inspired by the museum’s collections, exhibitions and forthcoming galleries. Each week on a Tuesday will explore a different nature…

Sixty Second Species

12:00 18 August 2021
Online event, every Wednesday throughout summer at 12pm. Discover more about the wild species on your doorstep and beyond, with the Vivarium Team. Our Sixty Second Species will continue…

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