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Communities in Communication

17 July - 21 December 2014
The Middle Ages are commonly seen as a time of widespread ignorance and prejudice, but diversity and multiculturalism are not modern inventions. Perhaps surprisingly, examples can be…

From the War of Nature

11 April - 31 August 2014
Manchester Museum new exhibition. Boxing hares, burrowing parasites, baby birds and prowling wolves are just some of the characters appearing in this story of predation, competition,…

Giving it Wigan: Norman Nicholson at 100

25 July - 14 December 2014
In celebration of writer Norman Nicholson’s centenary, this display draws on the Library’s extensive archive to tell stories of his life and work. Born in Cumbria, Nicholson drew inspiration…

Global Explorer

11:00 21 July - 16:00 29 August 2014
Mon 21 Jul - Fri 29 August 2014 11am-4pm Travel the world this summer without leaving Manchester! Go back in time and across the globe. Bring the family and set some Manchester Museum World Records of your own.

Imprinting the Imagination: Northern Renaissance Prints from the Holtorp Collection

8 May - 26 October 2014
Imprinting the Imagination delves into the world of the sixteenth-century printed image. This small but captivating show, including works by artists such as Hans Burgkmair, Albrecht…

Integrated glycomics and proteomics of tissue slides

12:00 - 13:00 4 August 2014
Joe is at the forefront of GAG MS analysis and also has lots of experience with N- and other O-linked sugar analysis. He’s been developing a technology which allows him to carry out…

The Rocket Show 4 to 8 Aug

10:00 4 - 17:00 8 August 2014
Join us for our explainer-led interactive show exploring how rockets get into space, what would happen if we didn't wear a space suit and watch as we launch some rockets of our own.…

The Whitworth closure for major development work

2 September 2013 - 14 February 2015
The Whitworth reopens on Saturday 14 February 2015. The gallery is currently closed in order to carry out major development work, transforming the Gallery into a new 21st century Gallery…

Whitworth Park: Pleasure, Play and Politics

24 May - 5 October 2014
This exhibition examines and explores how the role of Manchester’s Whitworth Park has changed over time. The displays are the result of a local archaeology project and the myriad of…

Whitworth: Past, Present & Future tour - Saturday dates for autumn and winter

11:00 7 June 2014 - 12:00 17 January 2015
On Saturdays: Saturday 6 Dec 11am – 12noon, Saturday 17 Jan 11am – 12noon. *Tours start at The Anchor, 508 Moss Lane East • Which historic areas of the building are being restored…

Whitworth: Past, Present & Future tour - Thursday dates for autumn and winter

12:15 5 June - 13:00 4 December 2014
On Thursdays: Thursday 4 Dec 12.15pm – 1pm, Thursday 15 Jan 12.15pm – 1pm. *Tours start at The Anchor, 508 Moss Lane East. • Which historic areas of the building are being restored…

Wonders of the World

11:00 21 July - 16:00 31 August 2014
Come and get crafty at Manchester Museum this summer. Make junk model creations inspired by the collections 11am-4pm Drop in, free Mon 21 Jul– Sun 3 Aug Archaeology (& Ancient Worlds)…

Baby Explorers

10:30 - 13:45 5 August 2014
Sensory play and interactive story sessions for babies who aren't walking yet. Every other Tuesday (except half term school holidays when there are drop-in sensory play sessions) Book…

MAP University Life Conference

5 - 6 August 2014
The Manchester Access Programme (MAP) is a structured scheme for local post-16 students who meet specific academic and background criteria. The aim of the programme is to support entry…

Unusual Views: Library tours for photographers

15:00 - 16:00 5 August 2014
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Collection Bites: Out of the Blue

13:00 - 14:00 6 August 2014
Join Irit Narkiss as she explains her investigative conservation of a Romano-Egyptian faience pot. The development of the Ancient Worlds Galleries was an opportunity to examine and…

Guided visit

13:30 - 15:30 6 August 2014
If you are unable to come to one of our University open days, you can join us for a guided visit of the campus on a Wednesday afternoon. Guided visits include a presentation on the…

Learn together: The Great Dragon Egg Drop Challenge

11:00 - 12:30 6 August 2014
The Library is full of dragons, snuggling on the ceilings. However, they’re very bad at looking after their eggs! Work together with all sorts of materials to create the most fantastic…

Learn Together: The Great Dragon Egg Drop Challenge

14:00 - 15:30 6 August 2014
The Library is full of dragons, snuggling on the ceilings. However, they’re very bad at looking after their eggs! Work together with all sorts of materials to create the most fantastic…

Monthly Cycle Event

08:30 - 09:00 6 August 2014
On the first Wednesday of the month, the Corridor partners (members of the Corridor Manchester Strategic Transport Group; University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University,…

National Playday

11:00 - 15:00 6 August 2014
11am-3pm. Come along and enjoy playful surprises at Manchester Museum.

Family Fun Afternoon: Pirates!

13:00 - 16:00 7 August 2014
Join us for pirate-themed craft activities.

Toddler Tales

10:30 - 11:30 7 August 2014
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own. Just drop in! Suitable for ages 0 - 5

Explorer tour

11:00 - 12:00 8 August 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Introductory Tour

15:00 - 15:30 8 August 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up! Please note that we cannot accept large groups on this tour. If your group would like…

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