The John Rylands Library, The Whitworth

Art Picnic - drop-in half-term events for families

11:00 25 - 15:00 30 May 2015
Discover, play and make together with your family and artists this summer half-term. Whatever the weather come outside with us for our free, drop-in Art Picnics exploring art and…

Inside View – at the Whitworth

13:00 - 14:00 27 May 2015
Our monthly curator talks give you new insight into individual works of art, as well as into the ideas and themes behind future exhibitions. On the last Wednesday of the month, 1pm-2pm. Free, no need to book.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 27 May 2015
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 a…

Later-Day Saints

23 January - 28 June 2015
Our ancestors often relied on their beliefs to make sense of their world - is there an equivalent in our modern world of celebrity and material culture? Later-Day Saints brings the…

Merchants of Print: from Venice to Manchester

29 January - 21 June 2015
This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Aldus Manutius (1449 – 1515), an Italian humanist scholar who founded the Aldine Press at Venice. His publishing legacy includes scholarly…

What’s the Weather Like Today?

12 March - 28 June 2015
The weather is fascinating. We can hardly avoid talking about it and how it makes us feel. This exhibition uses items from the Library’s collections to explore descriptions, reflections,…

Whimsical Wednesday: Decoupage

11:00 - 14:00 27 May 2015
Join us for a spot of decoupage. Use delightful images from our collections to decorate a special souvenir box to take home.

Thursday Lates: DJ Spooky: Rebirth of a Nation

19:00 - 21:00 28 May 2015
DJ Spooky: Rebirth of a Nation? Thursday Lates: 28 May, 7pm-9pm After more than fifty shows around the world, including New York, Paris and the Herod Atticus Amphitheater at the…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 29 May 2015
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 a…

Unusual Views: Library tour for photographers

14:00 - 15:00 2 June 2015
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Encountering Italy

12:00 - 13:00 3 June 2015
This monthly series of lunchtime talks introduces the new John Rylands Research Institute and its vibrant research portfolio. Each informal, accessible seminar showcases cutting-edge…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 3 June 2015
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 a…

Toddler tales

10:30 - 11:30 4 June 2015
Come and join us in our cosy corner and pull up a cushion. Enjoy great stories, songs and other fun activities. Just drop in! Suitable for ages 0 - 5

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 5 June 2015
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 a…

Art Garden Party at the Whitworth

10:00 - 16:00 6 June 2015
Art Garden Party. How better to mark our nomination as Museum of the Year than with a gallery-wide garden party? Join us on Saturday 6 June for a day of family activities, afternoon…

Dragon tales

11:00 - 12:00 6 June 2015
Join us to hunt out the Library’s mythical beasts before settling down for stories!

Garden Dance Party - Disco Mums at the Whitworth

20:00 - 23:55 6 June 2015
Garden Dance Party Saturday 6 June, 8pm-12pm, free but booking essential. Disco Mums are in residence at the gallery, for a one-off night of dancing and disco. As our daytime garden…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 10 June 2015
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 a…

Thursday Lates: Whitworth Young Contemporaries

17:00 - 21:00 11 June 2015
Thursday Lates: Whitworth Young Contemporaries On Thursday 11 June, 5pm-9pm, WYC bring together creative young people to showcase Manchester’s artistic talent. OUR UNTICKETED EVENTS…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 12 June 2015
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 a…

The Big Wild Rumpus - the Whitworth

10:30 - 15:00 13 June 2015
The Big Wild Rumpus Saturday 13 June 10.30am-3pm. Free. The Big Wild Rumpus are over the moon to be heading to the beautiful newly redeveloped Whitworth, Manchester’s gallery in…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 14 June 2015
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

The Friends of the Whitworth - RNCM Sunday Concerts

15:00 - 16:00 14 June 2015
RNCM Sunday Concerts Sunday 14 June 2015 This concert series is funded by the generous bequest left to the Friends of the Whitworth Art Gallery by Miss Gina Miller. The programme:…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 17 June 2015
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 a…

Third Thursday Late

17:00 - 19:00 18 June 2015
A great opportunity to pop in after work, or a day’s shopping, and see the Library in a different light.

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