The John Rylands Library, The Whitworth

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…

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!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

14:00 - 15:00 9 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…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 9 March 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 11 March 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

No job for a man! Midwives versus The Medical Men!

14:00 - 15:00 11 March 2016
Explore our Medical Manuscripts Collection and discover the attitudes and practices of early 18th and 19th century midwifery and in particular the fascinating rise of the 'man midwife'

Minecraft at the Whitworth - SOLD OUT

11:00 - 15:00 12 March 2016
This event is now sold out: We're delighted with how popular our Minecraft at the Whitworth event has been! As demand has been so high, we're looking at running an extra event in the…

New Arrivals

12 March - 20 November 2016
This exhibition brings together a selection of works that have recently been brought into the Whitworth’s collection. Highlighting a contemporary and diverse approach to drawing, they…

WYC MAKES: LYNGUISITIVE - SATURDAY MARCH 12TH // Da Art of Storytelling

14:00 - 16:00 12 March 2016
Over six sessions we will explore poetry & movement, slipping through crowds and searching through collections to discover new ways to create and approach art. Expect to look at image,…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 16 March 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

Circuit: Spring Art Party

18:00 - 21:00 17 March 2016
Tonight in the Grand Hall, Cultivate Film present, DOG TOWN AND Z-BOYS, a documentary about skateboarding and SKATECREATE will show a screening of Manchester based artist and filmmaker…

Magic, Witches and Devils late

17:00 - 19:00 17 March 2016
Fancy a magical evening with a bit of a twist? Come to the Library for a special after-hours viewing of our Magic, Witches & Devils in the Early Modern World exhibition. As night falls,…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 18 March 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

Explorer tour

11:00 - 12:00 22 March 2016
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 23 March 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

Art Picnic - Family Easter activities at the Whitworth

11:00 - 14:00 25 March 2016
Drop in for two very special Easter Art Picnics at the Whitworth this Easter weekend. Eat, play and create together with your family in our Grand Hall. Have a go at making your own…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 25 March 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

Spring Studio

11:00 25 March 2016
Discover, play and make together with your family this Easter holiday. As winter comes to a close and greenery once again takes hold, take the lead from artist Nico Vascellari to create…

Greater Manchester on Film Festival – Fantastic Mr Fox (PG)

11:00 - 12:00 26 March 2016
Screening 11am, with arts workshops 12.30pm and 1.30pm Free, booking required. Eventbrite link - www.gmoff.eventbrite.com Enjoy a family friendly screening of Fantastic Mr Fox, Wes…

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