Manchester Museum

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…

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…

Nature Through Roman Eyes: A Closer Look

13:00 - 15:00 25 October 2018
Nature Through Roman Eyes: A Closer Look Author, naturalist, natural philosopher, soldier: Pliny the Elder had quite the life and this is your last chance to see it up close. Walk amongst…

Did You Come Alone?

12:00 - 17:00 27 October 2018
Did You Come Alone? “Hi. How are you?” This is a common greeting used to ask about health, but has anyone ever asked you; “did you come alone?” We’ll be exploring these questions in…

Did You Come Alone?

12:00 - 17:00 28 October 2018
Did You Come Alone? “Hi. How are you?” This is a common greeting used to ask about health, but has anyone ever asked you; “did you come alone?” We’ll be exploring these questions in…

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…

Autism Friendly Early Opening

09:15 - 10:30 10 November 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…

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.

The Human Bower for With One Voice

11:00 - 16:00 17 November 2018
Hazel branches covered in man-made and natural threads, the Human Bower is a collective work exploring what sort of future we hope for and what we need to keep to make that future happen.…

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…

Festive Arts & Crafts - Contact Theatre pops up at Manchester Museum

11:00 - 16:00 25 November 2018
Join Contact Theatre for an arts and crafts workshop, making your very own characters from their new festive family show – The Forest of Forgotten Discos. Followed by an exciting bear…

Victorian Eco Activism, Manchester and the Birth of the RSPB

19:00 - 20:30 27 November 2018
Two forgotten stories have now been brought thrillingly back to life by writers Henry McGhie and Tessa Boase. For one night only, they are joining forces to shed light on a fascinating…

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…

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 Tour in Italian

11:00 - 12:00 2 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…

Home Educating Families' Afternoon at Manchester Museum: Investigating Nature

13:00 - 16:00 6 December 2018
Home Educating Families' Afternoon at Manchester Museum, Thursday 6 December 2018: Investigating Nature Explore the museum collections, meet experts, get your hands on real museum…

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…

Autism Friendly Early Opening

09:15 - 10:30 8 December 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…

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