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Astrophotograhy Night at Jodrell Bank

19:30 18 January 2016 - 21:00 18 January 2017
Come along to Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre for an informal and fun evening of Astrophotography. You'll enjoy an Introduction to Astrophotography workshop (co-presented by Dr. Ant Holloway…

Gifts for the Gods: Animal Mummies Revealed

8 October 2015 - 17 April 2016
A groundbreaking exhibition of over 60 animal mummies showing how modern science can help explain this ancient practice. Mummies of jackals, crocodiles, cats and birds are displayed…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 12 February 2016
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.

Magic, Witches and Devils in the Early Modern World

21 January - 21 August 2016
Ghosts, witches, sorcerers and demons: our fascination with the supernatural stretches back centuries. Experience how supernatural forces shaped the lives of everyone from kings and…

Miyakobashi Yokocho drawings exhibition

8 - 19 February 2016
This exhibition explores Miyakobashi Yokocho in drawings, photographs and text. It reveals previously concealed glimpses into Japan’s changing urban culture. Miyakobashi Yokocho (Yokohama,…

Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: A free online course to learn about Earth science.

18 January - 21 February 2016
This course focuses on a basic science understanding that demonstrates how the processes on Earth (including biological processes) lead to natural climate changes that have shaped the…

Saving a Century

8 January - 24 March 2016
'Saving a Century', curated by leading architectural historian Gavin Stamp, uses archive photographs and material from over 50 years of the The Victorian Society's fight to save historic…

The Phantoms of Congo River: Photographs by Nyaba Ouedraogo : Manchester Museum

11 September 2015 - 10 April 2016
Nyaba L. Ouedraogo is a self-taught photographer born in Burkina Faso, and now working and living between Paris and West Africa. The Phantoms of the Congo River is a photography exhibition…

The Study at Manchester Museum

11 September 2015 - 31 December 2016
Big ideas. Singular collaborations. Strange and wonderful things. Exhibitions and events with some of the most interesting people we know. And somewhere that brings them all together.…

They Said, We Said

11 January - 29 April 2016
?'They Said, We Said' is a collection of artwork produced by members of Pure Studio, an arts facility based in Stockport that helps its members, all of whom have a learning disability,…

Tibor Reich

29 January - 29 August 2016
A celebration of post-war design alongside an exhibition of Wallpaper from the Whitworth's collection

Wallpaper

29 January - 4 September 2016
Continuing the celebration of post-war design this show features highlights from the Whitworth’s collection of 1950s and 60s wallpapers. At the heart of the exhibition are papers from…

Webinar: Data and Resources for Teaching

11:00 - 12:00 12 February 2016
This webinar introduces participants to the data and resources of the UK Data Service for teaching purposes through a presentation followed by a question and answer session. Data…

Abracadabra! The power of print demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 13 February 2016
What does abracadabra and alchemy have in common with our printing press? Find out the answers as you watch our Columbian Printing Press in action; heralded as one of history's greatest…

Abracadabra! The power of print demonstration

14:30 - 15:00 13 February 2016
What does abracadabra and alchemy have in common with our printing press? Find out the answers as you watch our Columbian Printing Press in action; heralded as one of history's greatest…

Autism Friendly Early Opening 9.15-10.30am

09:15 - 10:30 13 February 2016
See, Make and Do at the Museum Join us for our early openings at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs, along with their families and carers, and siblings. …

Meeting the Gods: Interactions between mortals and the divine

09:15 - 16:30 13 February 2016
Book via www.egyptologyonline.ls.manchester.ac.uk/events £30, Adults The ancient Egyptians revered many hundreds of gods in many different ways. In this study day seven experts will…

MUMS Opera: Castor et Pollux

19:00 - 21:30 13 February 2016
The highlight of the MUMS 2015/16 season showcases the finest singers, musicians and creative team of the society’s members for two evenings of French opera. Two evenings which are…

The rise of a university: industry, engineering and science (Heritage Tour)

13:00 13 February 2016
This tour takes visitors on a journey from the height of the industrial revolution to the white heat of 1960s scientific and technological innovation. Our guides explain the history…

Collections encounter: 'I put a spell on you' The Moses Gaster collection

14:00 - 15:00 14 February 2016
For centuries people across the world wore amulets to protect themselves against the evil influences of witches, demons, and other mischievous powers. Learn more by delving into our…

The Whitworth's Paper Anniversary: WE ARE ONE

10:00 - 17:00 14 February 2016
Sunday 14 February 10am – 5pm It’s been a year since our reopening, and what a year it has been. Join us to celebrate our Paper Anniversary, winning Museum of the Year and welcoming…

Destination Space - The Astronaut Science Show

11:00 15 - 12:00 19 February 2016
This December, British European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake will start his mission to the International Space Station. To celebrate this mission, our science show will show you…

Destination Space – the astronaut science show

15 - 19 February 2016
In December 2015, British European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake started his mission to the International Space Station. To celebrate this mission, our science show will show you…

Half Term Activities (Mon 15 – Fri 19 Feb)

11:00 15 - 16:00 19 February 2016
Plait & Print Explore different wrapping techniques and textured fabrics used to wrap Animal Mummies and create a relief print to take home Drop in, free, all ages

Winter Studio - February half-term at the Whitworth

11:00 15 - 15:00 21 February 2016
Join our Winter Studio with your family this half-term and be inspired by bold patterns and prints. Explore our exhibitions through drama, discovering the hidden stories behind textile…

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