Families

Ancient Worlds: Foil Creations

12:30 27 - 15:30 31 August 2018
We are soon to begin our exciting transformation hello future and are saying goodbye to our Ancient Worlds galleries for a while. Join us this summer to create your very own ancient…

Bee Backpack Trail

28 May - 31 August 2018
Can you do the waggle dance? How does a bee see? Explore the life of a honey bee as you make your way around the Jodrell Bank gardens carrying out bee-themed activities along the way.…

Craft a Comic Strip with Manchester Museum at Central Library

11:00 - 15:00 29 August 2018
Central Library - Thursday 16 August - 11 - 3pm Craft a Comic Strip with Manchester Museum See, make & do with Manchester Museum. Explore some fascinating objects from the Museum’s…

Galaxy Garden Tours

12:30 2 - 13:30 30 August 2018
Every Thursday, 2nd – 30th August 12:30pm Explore the Galaxy Garden at Jodrell Bank on a special tour with a member of the Gardens Team. Garden Tours are Free with general admission…

Live Beekeeping Demonstrations

14:00 2 - 15:30 30 August 2018
Every Thursday, 2nd – 30th August 14:00 -15:30 Watch Jodrell Bank's Beekeepers at work in a live beekeeping demonstration. You’ll see the fascinating and ancient craft of beekeeping…

Nature Through Roman Eyes

10:00 6 April - 17:00 30 October 2018
Nature Through Roman Eyes is inspired by the work of Roman writer Pliny the Elder. His Natural History – a 37 book encyclopaedia of the ancient world - covers every subject from astronomy…

Playtime: Summer Family Activities

11:00 23 July - 15:00 31 August 2018
Playtime 23 July - 31 August, 11am-3pm All summer the Whitworth will be exploring the art of play. Have a wander and find games indoors and out, sensory play for babies, the Whitworth…

See, Make and Do - Daytime Autism Friendly

12:00 - 14:30 29 August 2018
See, Make and Do - Autism Friendly Wed 29 Aug: 12 – 2.30pm See, Make and Do at the Museum Join us for activities at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs, along…

Summer Holiday: Operation Earth Activities

11:00 28 July - 16:00 31 August 2018
Every day, 28th July – 31st August 11:00 - 16:00 Join the Jodrell Bank team as they dive into the exciting world of environmental science. Through fun and engaging hands-on activities,…

Summer Holidays: Garden Make and Take

11:00 2 - 16:00 30 August 2018
Every Thursday, 2nd – 30th August 11am – 4pm Join our Gardens Team to make your own environmentally friendly paper plant pot and take home with a new wildflower friend. Make and Takes…

Summer Holidays: Meet the Environmental Expert

12:30 1 - 12:00 29 August 2018
Every Wednesday, 1st – 29th August 12:30pm As part of Operation Earth, here’s your chance to meet one of the University of Manchester’s Environmental Science experts. You’ll get to…

Summer Holidays: Operation Earth Science Show

11:30 30 July - 14:30 31 August 2018
Every weekday from 30th July – 31st August 11:30 and 14:30 Planet Earth is feeling a little under the weather and is going to the doctors for a check-up. Join us, along with expert…

Summer Holidays: Tiny Space Explorer Tours (Under 7s)

12:30 30 July - 13:30 31 August 2018
Every Monday and Friday from 30th July - 31st August 12:30 Do you want to explore space with us? We will be setting off in our own Jodrell Bank rocket, travelling through our Solar…

Telescope Walking Tours

15:30 28 July - 16:30 31 August 2018
Every day, 28th July – 31st August 15:30 Join one of Jodrell Bank’s popular Telescope Walking Tours, as our friendly Explainers take you for a stroll around the base of the impressive…

Daily: Art Hampers – resources for families at the Whitworth

10:00 31 August 2018 - 10:00 31 May 2020
Are you and your family hungry to get creative? Pick up a picnic hamper with a difference. Come to our Oxford Road or Parkside entrance and pick up one of our special hampers - free…

Magic Carpet: The Magic Porridge Pot

10:30 - 11:30 31 August 2018
Magic Carpet is an interactive, creative, story making and activity session that forms connections to the Museum’s collections. Come along, make new friends, play and explore. …

Magic Carpet: The Magic Porridge Pot

11:30 - 12:30 31 August 2018
Magic Carpet is an interactive, creative, story making and activity session that forms connections to the Museum’s collections. Come along, make new friends, play and explore. …

Manchester Museum pops up at the Festival of Manchester

1 September 2018
Manchester Museum pops up at the Festival of Manchester Celebrating the People of Manchester Sat 1 September: 12-6pm Get crafty and create your very own badge that says something about…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 6 September 2018
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop in. Family friendly, children 5yrs and under.

Autism Friendly Early Opening

09:15 - 10:30 8 September 2018
See, Make and Do at the Museum Join us for our early openings at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs, along with their families and carers, and siblings. Activities…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:00 15 September 2018
Outdoor Art Club will be back on Saturday 15 September. New for Autumn! Outdoor Art Club under 6s. Every Saturday (term time only), 10:30am-12noon. Free, no booking Play based…

Art Baby

10:00 - 15:00 17 September 2018
Art Baby will be back back on Monday 17 September and we’ve now made it even easier to get involved with no booking necessary, simply drop in. Creative journeys start here. Sensory…

Early Years Atelier: Paint

10:00 - 15:00 17 September 2018
Weekly multi-sensory, messy play sessions for children under 5 in our new Clore Learning Studio Thanks for your patience as we switch from our summer programme to our term time programme.…

It's a Wrap

18:00 - 22:00 20 September 2018
Come and join us in raising a farewell toast to our much loved Ancient Egypt galleries, and take part in the spectacle that is… 'It’s a Wrap (for now)! Let yourself be guided by gods…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:00 22 September 2018
Outdoor Art Club will be back on Saturday 15 September. New for Autumn! Outdoor Art Club under 6s. Every Saturday (term time only), 10:30am-12noon. Free, no booking Play based…

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