The John Rylands Library, The Whitworth

A Stone's Throw

18 April - 17 July 2016
In this photographic exhibition, Manchester photographer John Shinnick has captured the words and voices of people who interact with the centre of Manchester, a metaphorical stone’s…

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…

Curator's corner: A closer look at Shakespeare's First Folio and first edition of Sonnets.

15:00 - 15:30 23 April 2016
This is a great opportunity to hear the curator present a bitesize introduction about the Library’s rare and precious Shakespeare collection. Discover the history behind Shakespeare’s…

Curator's corner: A closer look at Shakespeare's First Folio and first edition of Sonnets.

16:00 - 16:30 23 April 2016
This is a great opportunity to hear the curator present a bitesize introduction about the Library’s rare and precious Shakespeare collection. Discover the history behind Shakespeare’s…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Explorer tour

14:00 - 15:00 26 April 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 27 April 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 29 April 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Friends of the Whitworth: RNCM Sunday Concerts

15:00 - 16:00 1 May 2016
Friends of the Whitworth: RNCM Sunday Concerts Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in the Grand Hall. Friends of the Whitworth present a series…

Bank Holiday 'Artist Monday' (an Artist Sunday special)

11:00 - 16:00 2 May 2016
This bank holiday Monday join us to be inspired and get creative together with your family. Extraordinary artists invent offbeat and imaginative ways for you and your family to explore…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 3 May 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 4 May 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Toddler tales

10:30 - 11:15 5 May 2016
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own. Suitable for families with children 5 and under.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 6 May 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 11 May 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Neon Sonnets

18:00 - 21:00 12 May 2016
As night falls, our beautiful library will be illuminated with spectacular light, music and movement as the Royal Northern College of Music performs compositions inspired by Shakespeare’s…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 13 May 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Tour en Français - French language only

11:00 - 12:00 14 May 2016
La Bibliothèque John Rylands Deansgate ouvre ses portes pour vous emmèner à l'intérieur, et vous faire découvrir le site, dédié aux livres et à son architecture Victorienne. Cette…

Friends of the Whitworth: RNCM Sunday Concerts

15:00 - 16:00 15 May 2016
Friends of the Whitworth: RNCM Sunday Concerts Students from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester perform in the Grand Hall. Friends of the Whitworth present a series…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 17 May 2016
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you.

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