Families

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…

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…

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.…

From Shore to Shore - a powerful new drama with great food and live music

18:00 - 20:00 13 March 2019
The Confucius Institute extends an invitation to an exclusive showing of the From Shore to Shore play on campus. Three stories, three lives, three journeys, to find a place called…

Instruments of Change

19 March 2019 - 31 December 2020
Instruments of Change is an exhibition that showcases objects from the Beswick Collection at the Museum of Medicine and Health, telling the stories of the people of Manchester whose…

Stockport Youth Orchestra

15:30 - 17:30 24 March 2019
“The arts aren’t just a nice-to-have add-on; they should be a core part of our lives. The Stockport Youth Orchestra has been a marvellous example of this.” (Nicholas Kenyon, Director,…

Creative Manchester presents Music on Campus

12:00 - 14:00 26 March 2019
Creative Manchester presents Music on Campus Listening to music reduces stress and can have a relaxing effect on our mind and bodies, therefore take some time to prioritise your wellbeing…

Creative Manchester presents Music on Campus

12:00 - 14:00 27 March 2019
Creative Manchester presents Music on Campus Listening to music reduces stress and can have a relaxing effect on our mind and bodies, therefore take some time to prioritise your wellbeing…

Family Stargazing Night

18:00 - 21:00 29 March 2019
Calling all budding young stargazers. You are invited to join us for an unmissable opportunity to get started in astronomy and celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring.…

Cafe Scientifique talk: Disease model in a dish – what else can stem cells do?

18:30 - 20:30 4 April 2019
We all know that stem cells have unique abilities to develop into different cell types that form our human body. Do you know that cells from a developed individual could also be ‘reprogrammed’…

Roundtable: Humanitarianism after liberal order? With introduction by Mark Duffield, to launch the Journal of Humanitarian Affairs

16:00 - 18:00 4 April 2019
HCRI are delighted to welcome guest speaker Professor Mark Duffield to help us launch the Journal of Humanitarianism Affairs. Mark will introduce the theme of the first issue, ‘post-humanitarianism’,…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 4 April 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.

Easter Holidays: Get Set, Blast Off!

8 - 22 April 2019
Get Set, Blast Off! (Under 7s sessions) Monday 8th – Friday 12th April: 11am and 1pm Saturday 13th April: 1pm Monday 15th – Thursday 18th April: 11am and 1pm Good Friday, Saturday…

Easter Holidays: Meet the Expert

8 - 18 April 2019
Meet the Expert Monday 8th– Thursday 18th April (weekdays only), 1pm Here’s your chance to meet one of our resident science and astronomy experts. You’ll learn all about their work,…

Easter Holidays: Science Show: It’s Elemental

8 - 22 April 2019
Science Show: It’s Elemental Monday 8th – Monday 22nd April 11am, 12am, 2:30pm (Mondays – Saturdays) Why do some things burn, or float, or stick to magnets? The answer – It’s Elemental!…

Family craft: Peg doll making

11:00 - 12:00 9 April 2019
Join us for a family friendly craft session making old fashioned peg dolls. A popular pastime in the Peterloo era. Drop into the Library and make and take home your very own peg doll. No need to book, just turn up.

Family craft: Peg doll making

11:00 - 12:00 11 April 2019
Join us for a family friendly craft session making old fashioned peg dolls. A popular pastime in the Peterloo era. Drop into the Library and make and take home your very own peg doll. No need to book, just turn up.

Making Marigolds and Remembrances

11:30 - 15:30 13 April 2019
Making Marigolds and Remembrances Sat 13 Apr – 11.30am – 3.30pm In India, marigolds have cultural and religious significance, and are used for making garlands and offerings for rituals,…

Remembering Jallianwala Bagh, Multi-Faith Prayer

12:00 - 12:20 13 April 2019
Remembering Jallianwala Bagh, Multi-Faith Prayer Sat 13 Apr – 12pm Join representatives from Manchester’s Gurdwaras as they come together for a 100 second silence to mark 100 years…

Family craft: Peg doll making

11:00 - 12:00 16 April 2019
Join us for a family friendly craft session making old fashioned peg dolls. A popular pastime in the Peterloo era. Drop into the Library and make and take home your very own peg doll. No need to book, just turn up.

Manchester is my World - After Hours

18:00 - 21:00 25 April 2019
We’re surrounded by nature, even in the heart of the city. Join us for an evening exploring the wilder side of our urban environment and launching the Greater Manchester City Nature…

City Nature Challenge campus walk

15:00 - 16:00 26 April 2019
Take part in the Greater Manchester City Nature Challenge. Join Curator of Botany Rachel Webster on a walk around campus to see what we can spot and identify using iNaturalist. 15 places,…

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