Manchester Museum

Baby Explorers

11:00 - 14:30 18 February 2014
Drop in sensory play session for babies who aren’t walking yet.

Coral: Something Rich and Strange

29 November 2013 - 16 March 2014
Temporary exhibition at Manchester Museum. Explore the enduring fascination with coral as a material, symbol and inspiration for artists, cultures and societies across the centuries.…

February Half Term

11:00 17 - 16:00 21 February 2014
Create under the sea creatures and mythical monsters inspired by the Coral exhibition. Mon 17 Feb – Fri 21 Feb 2014, 11am–4pm

Fragmentary Ancestors: Figurines from Koma Land, Ghana

25 October 2013 - 4 May 2014
This exhibition at Manchester Museum is the first ever officially approved showing of clay figurines made by a previously little understood people in Koma Land in Ghana in West Africa.…

Urban Naturalist: Birdsong

14:00 - 16:00 22 February 2014
At this time of year many of our resident birds will have started singing to establish their territories and attract a mate. Learn how to tell a Mistle Thrush from a Song Thrush by…

Manchester Museum Book Club

17:30 - 18:30 25 February 2014
Buy a glass of wine or cup of coffee, meet people and discuss books inspired by the Museum’s new exhibition. This month's book is Hope Is A Thing With Feathers by Christopher Cokinos.

After Hours: Coral

18:30 - 21:00 27 February 2014
Encounter the unexpected… Come along to Manchester Museum for a vibrant and eclectic evening celebrating the Coral: Something Rich and Strange exhibition. Enjoy highlights tours…

Rock Drop: Geology identification sessions

14:00 - 15:00 27 February 2014
Our Curator of Earth Sciences, David Gelsthorpe, will be in the Collections Study Centre once a month to answer your questions and identify your rocks and fossils. Drop-in, free, Collections Study Centre (Floor 3)

Magic Carpet

10:30 - 12:30 28 February 2014
Story making and activity sessions For toddlers up to 5yrs and their families/carers (Young babies welcome with older siblings) Book on 0161 275 2648 (from a week before), free, under 5s and their families/carers

Collection Bites: Bee keeping at Manchester Museum

13:00 - 14:00 5 March 2014
Manchester is buzzing: It seems bee hives are popping up in some unusual places in the city, as people all over the place are doing their best to keep the honey flowing and the bees…

Connecting Communities and Coral - Wonder Women

13:00 - 16:00 8 March 2014
Connecting Communities and Coral - Wonder Women & Women in Art, Event at the Manchester Museum Saturday 8 March 2014 1-4pm Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Manchester Museum,…

The Body Experience

11:00 - 16:00 15 March 2014
Come and explore the human body with scientists from Life Sciences and Human & Medical Sciences at The University of Manchester. Collect your ‘passport’ and travel around the human…

Manchester Museum Book Club

17:30 - 18:30 18 March 2014
Buy a glass of wine or cup of coffee, meet people and discuss books inspired by our Vivarium. This month’s book is The Aye Aye and I, by Gerald Durrell

Exploring African Medicinal and Religious Objects in Manchester Museum

14:00 - 15:00 22 March 2014
This object-orientated lecture will explore African medicinal and religious artefacts held in the collections of Manchester Museum. Speakers will highlight some important objects from…

I Heart MCR Big Sat

11:00 - 16:00 22 March 2014
There are many fascinating stories behind the objects at Manchester Museum. Find out about Maharaja the elephant’s walk from Edinburgh to Manchester’s Belle Vue Zoo as well as many…

Roman & Dark Age Manchester, Showcase Seminar Talk

11:00 - 12:00 22 March 2014
This illustrated talk about the Roman origins of the pre-industrial settlement of Manchester explores the fascinating history and archaeology of the city. The story of the Roman fort…

Roman Object Handling

12:00 - 13:00 22 March 2014
Come along and see some objects from the museum’s collection related to Roman Manchester. As part of the Manchester Histories Festival. Family, drop-in, free

Romans in Ancient Worlds Tour

14:00 - 15:00 26 March 2014
The Roman Manchester tour explores some of the fascinating discoveries from excavations in Roman Manchester including pottery, jewellery, inscriptions and the internationally famous…

Exploring Patient Safety

16:00 - 18:00 27 March 2014
Public Event: Exploring Patient Safety Thursday 27 March 2014, 4pm – 6pm Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, M13 9PL Have Your Say: What should never happen at your GP…

Magic Carpet

10:30 - 12:30 28 March 2014
Story making and activity sessions For toddlers up to 5yrs and their families/carers (Young babies welcome with older siblings) Book on 0161 275 2648 (from a week before), free, under 5s and their families/carers

Urban Naturalist: Pond Life

14:00 - 16:00 29 March 2014
Sat 29 Mar, 2-4pm Urban Naturalist is a series of friendly, practical workshops run by leading naturalists. Join Rick Parker, chairman of Bolton Conservation Volunteers and find out…

Baby Explorers

10:30 - 13:45 1 April 2014
Baby Explorers Tues 1, 15, 29 April, 10.30-11.15am & 11.30am-12.15pm & 1-1.45pm. Sensory play and interactive story sessions for babies who aren't walking yet. Every other Tuesday…

English Corner

13:00 - 14:30 1 April 2014
Free English conversation classes English Corner is for people who are learning to speak English. Our English tutor will lead you in activities that will help you practise your…

Collection Bites: Footprints in the Sand and Carbon Copy Ears

13:00 - 14:00 2 April 2014
Join Bryony Bond, Exhibitions Curator at the Whitworth Art Gallery and see up close some of the extraordinary objects make up Mark Dion’s Bureau for the Study of Surrealism and its…

Easter Holidays at Manchester Museum

11:00 7 - 16:00 17 April 2014
Easter holidays Mon 7 Apr – Fri 17 Apr, 11am-4pm Get hands on at the Manchester Museum and make marvellous creations inspired by our collections. Wed 9 & 16 April: Archaeology & Science;…

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