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ARTIST ROOMS: Andy Warhol

19 November 2016 - 16 April 2017
ARTIST ROOMS: Andy Warhol shows the sharp critical opinions of an artist known to many primarily as art salesman, purveyor of product and celebrant of capitalism. Supported by Arts…

Astrophotograhy Night at Jodrell Bank

19:30 18 January 2016 - 21:00 18 January 2017
Come along to Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre for an informal and fun evening of Astrophotography. You'll enjoy an Introduction to Astrophotography workshop (co-presented by Dr. Ant Holloway…

Capturing Science: Images Past and Present

22 September 2016 - 29 January 2017
A picture is worth a thousand words and captures a moment in time. Manchester is European City of Science throughout 2016 and to celebrate this, we are sharing a selection of our science…

Deanna Petherbridge

2 December 2016 - 4 June 2017
A solo show of pen and ink drawings from across a 45-year career. Since the 1960s, Deanna Petherbridge has pioneered critical thinking on drawing and its place in art and architecture.…

Idris Khan

14 October 2016 - 13 March 2017
British contemporary artist Idris Khan's new solo exhibition. Idris Khan draws inspiration from the history of art, music, philosophy and theology, laying and manipulating images and…

Marcantonio Raimondi and Raphael

30 September 2016 - 23 April 2017
This exhibition features the work of one of the radical originators and innovators of the European tradition of printmaking, Marcantonio Raimondi (c. 1480-c. 1534). Marcantonio was…

Marvellous Winter Mobiles

11:00 2 - 16:00 6 January 2017
Look, discover and explore the Museum galleries and see what wonders you can find. Create a marvellous mobile of your favourite winter wildlife. Drop in, families, free, all ages

NEW SCULPTURE

22 October 2016 - 12 June 2017
This exhibition presents a dynamic selection of contemporary sculpture recently acquired by the Whitworth. Spanning the last 25 years, the exhibition offers an eclectic journey through…

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…

Revolutionary Textiles 1910-1939

2 January - 23 April 2017
In the early decades of the 20th century textile design took off in new directions throughout the Western world. Invigorated by experimental techniques, art styles such as Fauvism,…

Winter Studio at the Whitworth

11:00 - 16:00 2 January 2017
Discover play and make together with your family this winter. Join us for throughout the winter holidays for creative play inspired by our collections

Baby Explorer interactive story and sensory play sessions

10:30 - 11:15 3 January 2017
Our specially devised stories, inspired by our collections, include music, songs, props and real objects, supported by a range of playful sensory resources for babies to explore. Sessions…

Baby Explorer interactive story and sensory play sessions

11:30 - 12:15 3 January 2017
Our specially devised stories, inspired by our collections, include music, songs, props and real objects, supported by a range of playful sensory resources for babies to explore. Sessions…

Musical Baby Explorers

13:00 - 13:45 3 January 2017
Join us for live music and songs inspired by our collections, supported by a range of playful sensory resources for babies to explore. A space to play, share and discover together Please…

Winter Studio at the Whitworth

11:00 - 16:00 3 January 2017
Discover play and make together with your family this winter. Join us for throughout the winter holidays for creative play inspired by our collections

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 4 January 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Winter Studio at the Whitworth

11:00 - 16:00 4 January 2017
Discover play and make together with your family this winter. Join us for throughout the winter holidays for creative play inspired by our collections

Toddler tales

10:30 - 11:15 5 January 2017
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.

Winter Studio at the Whitworth

11:00 - 16:00 5 January 2017
Discover play and make together with your family this winter. Join us for throughout the winter holidays for creative play inspired by our collections

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 6 January 2017
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Winter Studio at the Whitworth

11:00 - 16:00 6 January 2017
Discover play and make together with your family this winter. Join us for throughout the winter holidays for creative play inspired by our collections

Winter Studio at the Whitworth

11:00 - 16:00 7 January 2017
Discover play and make together with your family this winter. Join us for throughout the winter holidays for creative play inspired by our collections

Winter Studio at the Whitworth

11:00 - 16:00 8 January 2017
Discover play and make together with your family this winter. Join us for throughout the winter holidays for creative play inspired by our collections

Sackville Street Love Food Hate Waste Lunch

12:00 - 14:00 9 January 2017
At this time of year we all have some food that could go to waste. We would like to invite you to come along to our Love Food Hate Waste lunch, bring some food for yourself or to share,…

Christmas Present Swap Shop

12:00 - 14:00 10 January 2017
The Atrium Green Impact Team invites you to bring unwanted Christmas presents to swap, buy cake and raise money for charity.

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

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