The John Rylands Library, The Whitworth

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

14:00 - 15:00 19 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…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 19 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…

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 curious case of MJM

11:00 - 15:00 19 February 2016
Throughout 2016, Manchester Jewish Museum is taking "The Curious Case of MJM" to venues across Manchester, and Friday, 19 February sees it roll into The John Rylands Library. The…

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…

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…

Abracadabra! The power of print demonstration

11:30 - 12:00 20 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 20 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…

Explorer tour

11:00 - 12:00 23 February 2016
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you! To book a place for this event, phone our Customer Services team on 0161 306 0555.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 24 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.

Ben Rivers

25 February - 22 May 2016
Ben Rivers presents his most ambitious work to date. The Two Eyes Are Not Brothers is Ben Rivers’ most ambitious work to date. Migrating between documentary, fantasy and fable, and…

Movement

12:00 - 14:00 25 February 2016
FREE Forget what you think you know about dance and imagine feeling free enough to respond to ideas and artworks using movement. These workshops are about being relaxed, playful,…

Nico Vascellari

25 February - 18 September 2016
Nico Vascellari’s major work, Bus de la Lum draws on the ancient powers of the forest. Light, video and sound explore the legend of a natural cavity located within the woodland of the…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 26 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.

RNCM Gina Miller Concert: Castello Duo - at the Whitworth

15:00 - 16:00 28 February 2016
Sunday 28 February 2016 3pm Castello Duo James Woodrow - Baroque violin Mattia Corda - Theorbo The Castello Duo was formed at the Royal Northern College of Music to explore 17th…

Tuesday Talks – at the Whitworth - On Tuesdays from 26 January - 1 March 2016

11:00 - 12:30 1 March 2016
Tuesday Talks return to the Whitworth Tuesday Talks invites leading artists, thinkers and curators to explore the driving forces, influences and sources of inspiration within contemporary…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 2 March 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

Collections Encounter: Freedom or Death? The Women’s Suffrage Movement.

14:00 - 15:00 3 March 2016
The Library holds key archives of the women’s suffrage movement in early 19th century Britain. Join us as we look at original documents providing a captivating insight into the social…

Toddler Tales

10:30 - 11:30 3 March 2016
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 4 March 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

Who's your Wonder Woman?

14:00 - 15:00 5 March 2016
Manchester has produced some remarkable women and these pioneering women have made a significant contribution to how we live our lives today. To celebrate this, we’ll be delving into…

Explorer tour

11:00 - 12:00 8 March 2016
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

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