Manchester Museum

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…

Women in Nature & MCR Live Takeover

18:00 - 22:00 4 October 2018
Experience Manchester Museum like never before, be taken on an afterhours tour of our Vivarium, Living Worlds & Nature's Library and hear from amazing women working in nature. To accompany…

Ancient Objects - New Writing Libraries Live Performances - A Message of Peace

18:00 - 19:00 8 October 2018
Throughout the week Journeys Festival International and Manchester Museum will be touring the project to 4 libraries where the objects will be on display alongside the new writing.…

Climate Chats

11:00 - 14:00 15 October 2018
Climate Chats Come to Manchester Museum's Living Worlds Gallery to hear the story of climate change in 9 objects with Tyndall Manchester researchers. Part of Green Great Britain Week

Climate Links

11:00 - 15:00 19 October 2018
Climate Links Explore Manchester Museum and share your ideas about how the Museum's objects link to Climate Change stories. Free, Drop-in Part of Green Great Britain Week #GreenGB

Manchester Museum After Hours - Jurassic Party

18:00 - 22:00 25 October 2018
This event is now fully booked. As part of Manchester Science Festival we will be screening Steven Spielberg’s dino-classic. Come and enjoy Jurassic Park alongside Stan, Manchester…

ESRC Festival of Social Science Launch event

17:30 - 19:00 31 October 2018
Come along to the launch of the Manchester 2018 ESRC Festival of Social Science, at the stunning Fossils' Gallery at the University of Manchester! You'll hear about some of this year's…

Manchester Museum After Hours - MCR Live Takeover

18:00 - 22:00 1 November 2018
MCR Live continues its monthly Manchester Museum takeover with its varied and marvellous combination of music, culture and radio.

Can Virtual Reality nature make you feel better?

11:00 - 15:00 3 November 2018
Can Virtual Reality nature make you feel better? Virtual Reality nature environments to support Cognitive Restoration Engaging with nature improves physical and psychological wellbeing…

Place, Belonging, Manchester

11:00 - 16:00 3 November 2018
Place, Belonging, Manchester Significant stories from Manchester and Beyond A photo and story collection by Amy Barron and the people of Prestwich Amy Barron, an PhD researcher in…

Manchester Museum After Hours - The Roots Programme

18:00 - 21:00 8 November 2018
Our roots are powerful. They define us, nurture us, keep us grounded. They help us to grow and flourish – and sometimes they hold us back. Join us for an evening of discussion and…

The Launch of the Work and Equalities Institute

13:00 - 20:00 14 November 2018
The launch of the Work and Equalities Institute will take place at a drinks reception at 6.30pm in The Fossils Gallery, Manchester Museum, 14 November 2018. It will conclude an afternoon…

Manchester Museum After Hours - With One Voice

18:00 - 21:00 15 November 2018
An open mic night and international showcase of performances from poetry to dance - part of the With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit & Festival 2018.

Manchester Museum After Hours - Exploring Taxidermy

18:00 - 21:00 22 November 2018
Explore the world of taxidermy and have a modern conversation about a very old practice. Come hear more about this age old art and about its modern revival! See our conservator repair…

Celebrating Islamic Civilisation and South Asia

11:00 - 13:00 24 November 2018
Celebrating Islamic Civilisation and South Asia Join Stephen Welsh and the team from Manchester Museum as they explore collections of artefacts from Islamic Collections and the forthcoming…

Exploring Lost Property

11:00 - 16:00 29 November 2018
Are you a serial loser of keys? Do you always leave your umbrella on the train? Perhaps you once lost something really important to you and have never forgotten about it? Whatever…

Exploring Lost Property!

Manchester Museum After Hours - Joking Aside

18:00 - 22:00 29 November 2018
Following on from our #FunnyStuff campaign with the Comedy Store, discover the fascinating world of taxidermy from a different angle. Expect a stand up evening exploring the weird…

Manchester Museum Tour in Spanish

11:00 - 12:00 1 December 2018
Continuando con nuestro programa de extensión hacia nuestros visitantes internacionales y estudiantes de español, italiano y chino mandarín, tenemos el gusto de ofrecer una serie de…

Playful Museum

10:00 - 16:00 1 December 2018
We are starting December in playful mode for the festive season. In the Museum this Saturday 1st December the floor is laid with yellow trails that can tail off or lead somewhere else.…

Manchester Museum After Hours - Winter Market & MCR Live Takeover

18:00 - 22:00 6 December 2018
An evening of festive cheer awaits you. Come and find unique seasonal gifts for your friends and family from the traders of Levy Market. Wonder through the beautifully lit up atmosphere…

Thanks To You

18:00 - 19:00 6 December 2018
Manchester Museum is offering free behind the scenes tours which will be led by our curators, there is no charge to attend but you must pre-book on our Eventbrite page and bring along…

Manchester Museum Tour in Spanish

11:00 - 12:00 8 December 2018
Continuando con nuestro programa de extensión hacia nuestros visitantes internacionales y estudiantes de español, italiano y chino mandarín, tenemos el gusto de ofrecer una serie de…

Manchester Museum Tour in Italian

11:00 - 12:00 9 December 2018
Al fine di migliorare l'esperienza dei nostri visitatori internazionali, dal 2018 siamo orgogliosi di offrire tour gratuiti in lingua straniera rivolti a madrelingua e studenti di qualsiasi…

The Polar Tombola

12 December 2018
The Polar Tombola Friday 14 December, Monday 17, Tuesday 18, Thursday 20 & Friday 21 November, 2-3pm Wednesday 19 December, 11am-12noon The Polar Tombola is an activity that explores…

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