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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…

Echo and Narcissus

11 August 2014 - 9 January 2015
Each of the mirrors in this body of work is dedicated to a literary heroine, provoking reflections of the feminine on several, potentially fragmented, levels. The statements etched…

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.

Guided visit

13:30 - 15:30 20 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…

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…

MAP Personal Statement Sessions

20 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…

Migrants in Manchester: An exhibition

18 August - 17 September 2014
Undocumented migrants in the UK are currently the subject of tough government rhetoric and abrasive action, accompanied by a pernicious media debate. Faced by an ongoing and aggressive…

Mission to Mars 18 to 22 Aug

10:00 18 - 17:00 22 August 2014
Do you have what it takes to complete our Mission to Mars challenge? You will send your mars rover on a journey through the rough terrain. Along the way you will have to tackle some…

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…

Whimsical Wednesday: Bookmaking

11:00 - 13:00 20 August 2014
Learn how to make a variety of simple books to take away and use for notes, sketching or a secret diary!

Whimsical Wednesday: Bookmaking

14:00 - 16:00 20 August 2014
Learn how to make a variety of simple books to take away and use for notes, sketching or a secret diary!

Whitworth Park at War

13:00 - 14:00 20 August 2014
1-2pm. Join Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, Dr Melanie Giles, as she uncovers the many uses of Whitworth Park during wartime.

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)…

Family Fun Afternoon: Sock puppets

13:00 - 16:00 21 August 2014
Learn how to make a dragon sock puppet!

Origami Animals

13:00 - 16:00 21 August 2014
Thurs 21 Aug & Wed 27 Aug: 1-4pm. Join in and help to create an installation of paper origami animals.

Third Thursday Late

17:00 - 19:00 21 August 2014
A great opportunity to pop in after work, or a day’s shopping, and see the Library in a different light. 5 - 6.45pm

Third Thursday Late: Summer Storytelling

18:00 - 18:30 21 August 2014
Drop in to the historic Reading Room and enjoy stories for all ages, shared by the Library’s storyteller.

Tour and Treasures

15:00 - 16:00 21 August 2014
PLEASE NOTE THIS TOUR IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Take a closer look at some items from the Library’s magnificent collections and find out more about this historic building.

Pride in the Library

14:00 - 15:00 24 August 2014
Our collections include some surprising insights into LGBT history. Join us to see intriguing examples from our collections.

Statistical Models

09:30 27 - 17:00 29 August 2014
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL This course provides a general introduction to analysing data using statistical models. Over three days, participants are guided through the process of defining…

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