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…

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.

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…

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…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 18 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 20 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 25 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 27 May 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Half-term holidays at the Whitworth: Spring Studio

11:00 - 15:00 28 May 2016
Saturday 28th May and Monday 30th May - Saturday 4th June, 11am-3pm. Join us this May half-term holiday to create, play and explore together with your family. Enter the magical woodland…

Friends of the Whitworth: RNCM Sunday Concerts

15:00 - 16:00 29 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…

Half-term holidays at the Whitworth: Spring Studio

11:00 30 May - 15:00 4 June 2016
Saturday 28th May and Monday 30th May - Saturday 4th June, 11am-3pm. Join us this May half-term holiday to create, play and explore together with your family. Enter the magical woodland…

Words, words, words! The power of print demonstration

14:00 - 14:15 31 May 2016
On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, join us as we demonstrate our historic printing press. Discover the impact the printing press had on our society and how printed text…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 1 June 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Words, words, words! The power of print demonstration

14:00 - 14:15 1 June 2016
On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, join us as we demonstrate our historic printing press. Discover the impact the printing press had on our society and how printed text…

Toddler Tales

10:30 - 11:15 2 June 2016
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own.

Words, words, words! The power of print demonstration

14:00 - 14:15 2 June 2016
On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, join us as we demonstrate our historic printing press. Discover the impact the printing press had on our society and how printed text…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 3 June 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Words, words, words! The power of print demonstration

14:00 - 14:15 3 June 2016
On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, join us as we demonstrate our historic printing press. Discover the impact the printing press had on our society and how printed text…

Big Artist Sunday - Manchester Histories Festival

11:00 - 16:00 5 June 2016
Join us for a special Big Artist Sunday to celebrate Manchester Histories Festival. The artists in the Whitworth's collections have created quirky activities and creative challenges…

Explorer tour

14:00 - 15:00 7 June 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.

Great Women of Manchester: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 8 June 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…

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