Families

Autism Friendly Early Opening

09:15 - 10:30 9 February 2019
Autism Friendly Early Opening Sat 9 Feb: 9.15-10.30am 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,…

Chinese New Year 2019

5 - 10 February 2019
Celebrate the Year of the Pig with the Confucius Institute! Chinese New Year is undoubtedly Manchester’s most bright and colourful annual celebration as the streets of Manchester will…

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…

Stargazing Night Moon Watch

19:00 - 22:00 15 February 2019
As we countdown to the anniversary of the first Moon Landing, you are invited to join us for an unmissable opportunity to get started in astronomy. You’ll learn how to navigate the…

Families this February Half-Term

11:00 16 - 15:00 24 February 2019
Families this February Half Term Saturday 16 – Sunday 24 February A week of activities and playful interventions for the whole family. All events are free and drop in. Weaving Studio…

Half Term: Science Show: Out of this World

16 - 22 February 2019
Science Show: Out of this World Saturday 16th – Friday 22nd February 11am, 12pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Free with general admission Do you think you’re smarter than a 10 year old?…

Half Term: Telescope Walking Tours

16 - 22 February 2019
Telescope Walking Tours Saturday 16th – Friday 22nd February 11:45am and 3:15pm Join one of Jodrell Bank’s popular Telescope Walking Tours as a friendly Explainer takes you for a…

Half Term: Under 7s Get Set, Blast Off!

16 - 22 February 2019
Under 7s – Get Set, Blast Off! Saturday 16th – Friday 22nd February 1pm (weekend) 11am and 1pm (weekdays) Join us on a fun-filled rocket trip into space, exploring the solar system…

Bee Creative Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 18 February 2019
Craft your own bumble bee using simple cross stitch and embroidery technique. Free. Family friendly. No need to book, just turn up.

Half Term: Meet the Expert

18 - 22 February 2019
Meet the Expert Monday 18th – Friday 22nd February , 1pm Here’s your chance to meet one of our resident science and astronomy experts. You’ll learn all about their work, plus have…

Families this February Half-Term: Stitch a Tree Workshop

11:00 - 14:00 19 February 2019
Stitch a Tree Workshop Tuesday 19 February, 11am-2pm Come and stitch a tree to add to a growing artwork inspired our exhibition Alice Kettle: Thread Bearing Witness. Especially…

Little Women Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 21 February 2019
Make your own iconic puppet in this creative family workshop. Once you have made your puppet take a picture of it in our mini theatre and share it with us on social media! Free. Family…

Nocturnal Animals - After Hours

18:00 - 21:00 21 February 2019
Are you a night owl or a lark? Why do nocturnal animals come out at night, and how do they see in the dark? Find out everything you need to know about nocturnal animals. Half term…

The Bureau

19:00 - 20:00 21 February 2019
The Bureau is Manchester Museum's new space for Citizens Action. As part of our Nocturnal Animals After Hours event, Rachel Webster, Curator of Botany will be talking about how you…

WYC After-School Programme

15:15 - 18:00 28 February 2019
WYC After-School Programme 11-16 year olds Thursdays, 3.15-6pm. Free, drop in. A series of after-school workshops for 11-16 year olds. Join artist Helen Newman and be inspired by…

MANTIS FESTIVAL

18:00 - 19:30 2 March 2019
MANTIS (Manchester Theatre in Sound) presents concerts of exciting new electroacoustic music, featuring the large-scale MANTIS sound diffusion system for a truly unique and immersive…

Introduction to Astrophotography

19:30 - 22:00 6 March 2019
Our popular Introduction to Astrophotography courses are returning this winter. Join us for an informal and fun session that includes an introductory workshop (co-presented by Jodrell…

Cafe Scientifique talk: The Human Voice

18:30 - 20:30 7 March 2019
The Human Voice – Prof Trevor Cox (University of Salford) Talking and singing comes naturally to most of us so it is easy to overlook how truly remarkable the human voice is. Mixing…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 7 March 2019
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 5 yrs and under.

Girls Night Out!

19:00 - 22:00 8 March 2019
Jodrell Bank's ever-popular Girls Night Out event returns in March 2019 with a special focus on Mars! You’ll get to meet Dr Natasha Stephen from the University of Plymouth, whose…

Autism Friendly Early Opening

09:15 - 10:30 9 March 2019
Sat 9 Feb: 9.15-10.30am 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…

British Science Week: Science Show: A Jodrell Journey

9 - 10 March 2019
Science Show: A Jodrell Journey Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th March 11AM, 12AM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM Join us as we journey through the history and achievements of scientists at Jodrell Bank.…

British Science Week: Telescope Walking Tour

9 - 15 March 2019
Telescope Walking Tour Saturday 9th March – Friday 15th March 11:45AM (weekend only) & 3:15PM (everyday) Join one of Jodrell Bank’s popular Telescope Walking Tour as our friendly…

British Science Week: Under 7s – Get Set, Blast Off!

9 - 10 March 2019
Under 7s – Get Set, Blast Off! Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th March, 1pm Join us on a fun-filled rocket trip into space, exploring the Solar System and playing lots of games along the…

Jazz Harp Performance with the Septentrion Harp Duo

15:00 9 March 2019
Sat 9 March 3pm Jazz Harp Performance with the Septentrion Harp Duo Join Alice Roberts & Kathryn Mason as they perform jazz, Latin and contemporary music in the Living Worlds gallery.…

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