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…

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…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 8 June 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

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…

Great Women of Manchester: Collection Encounter

14:00 - 15:00 10 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…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 10 June 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 15 June 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 15 June 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Suffragettes In Focus

17:30 - 21:00 16 June 2016
The John Rylands Library is screening the 2015 film ‘Suffragette’ in the stunning surroundings of our building. The evening will begin with a close-up look at some of our fascinating…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 17 June 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Collections Encounter: Chinese Connections

14:00 - 16:00 18 June 2016
Over the years, Manchester has formed many connections with China, and this can be seen in the large number of objects, brought over from China, that now form part of the Library's…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 22 June 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Explorer tour

14:00 - 15:00 23 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.

Collections Encounter: Chinese Connections

14:00 - 16:00 24 June 2016
Over the years, Manchester has formed many connections with China, and this can be seen in the large number of objects, brought over from China, that now form part of the Library's…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 24 June 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Circuit WARP Festival After Party

21:00 25 - 00:00 26 June 2016
Hosted by the Whitworth Young Contemporaries - FREE - Booking essential Help us celebrate WARP Festival in style by dancing the night away. Doors 9-12pm Featuring: Music from So…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 29 June 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 3 July 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 5 July 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 6 July 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 7 July 2016
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own

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