The John Rylands Library, The Whitworth

Family holidays at the Whitworth: Summer Studio

11:00 22 July - 14:00 2 September 2016
Explore, play and create together with your family this summer holiday at our Summer Studio. Have a go at hands-on creative activities with local artists inspired by three artists from…

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…

Mondays: Toddler Art Club – Family events at the Whitworth

10:30 18 July - 12:30 19 December 2016
Toddler Art Club – Family events at the Whitworth. Try these workshops – led by artists, dancers and musicians – and let your toddler discover, explore, create and play. Each Monday:…

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…

Summer at the Whitworth: Work in Progress

4 - 31 August 2016
Work in Progress This summer holiday come to see Work in Progress, a series of artist residencies all August at the Whitworth. Meet artists from both the UK and India as they explore…

Tibor Reich

29 January - 29 August 2016
A celebration of post-war design alongside an exhibition of Wallpaper from the Whitworth's collection

Toddler Tales

10:30 - 11:15 4 August 2016
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own

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…

Words, words, words! The power of print demonstration

14:00 - 14:20 4 August 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 5 August 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Lucky charm workshop

14:00 - 16:00 5 August 2016
Take part in our lucky charm workshop and create your own piece of jewellery to bring you good luck. Learn about the history of charms, amulets and talismans, and discover how these…

Words, words, words! The power of print demonstration

14:00 - 14:20 9 August 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…

"I put a spell on you" The Moses Gaster Collection.

14:00 - 15:00 10 August 2016
For centuries people across the world wore amulets to protect them against the evil influences of witches, demons, and other mischievous powers. Learn more by delving into the Moses…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 10 August 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 12 August 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

The ruff guide to Shakespeare workshop

14:00 - 16:00 12 August 2016
What better way to get into the Shakespearian spirit than to make your very own Tudor ruff? Compare your ruff with Shakespeare’s own when you find him in our magnificent Historic…

Words, words, words! The power of print demonstration

14:00 - 14:20 16 August 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 17 August 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Lucky charm workshop

14:00 - 16:00 18 August 2016
Take part in our lucky charm workshop and create your own piece of jewellery to bring you good luck. Learn about the history of charms, amulets and talismans, and discover how these…

Magic After Hours

17:00 - 19:00 18 August 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…

Thursday Lates: Elizabeth Price in conversation

19:00 - 20:30 18 August 2016
FREE, Booking essential. Tickets will be available on Wednesday 27 July, 10am – via this link: http://bit.ly/2acin12 This event will start promptly at 7pm, latecomers may not be…

"I put a spell on you" The Moses Gaster Collection.

14:00 - 15:00 19 August 2016
For centuries people across the world wore amulets to protect them against the evil influences of witches, demons, and other mischievous powers. Learn more by delving into the Moses…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 19 August 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 - 14:20 22 August 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…

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