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…

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

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 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…

The ruff guide to Shakespeare workshop

14:00 - 16:00 23 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…

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

11:30 - 11:50 24 August 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…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 24 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 24 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…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 26 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 26 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 29 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…

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

11:30 - 11:50 31 August 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…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 31 August 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 1 September 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 2 September 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 7 September 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Off Beat: Jeff Nuttall and the International Underground

8 September 2016 - 5 March 2017
Painter, poet, actor and sculptor, a man once described as "the only all-round genius most of us are likely to meet," Jeff Nuttall was one of the few people in the early 1960s to publish…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 9 September 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Explorer tour

11:00 - 12:00 13 September 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 14 September 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Collections Encounter: Experimentations of the Counter-Culture

14:00 - 15:00 15 September 2016
An artistic and social revolution happened in the 1960s, a backlash against the authority of mainstream 'square' culture. Experimentation in art and poetry exploded as artists began…

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