Families

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…

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…

Summer Solstice Weekend

22 - 23 June 2019
Summer Solstice Weekend Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June, 11am – 4pm Visit us Jodrell Bank on the 22nd or 23rd June and take part in their fun family activities celebrating the…

Undergraduate Saturday open day - Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

09:15 - 16:00 22 June 2019
Join us for our undergraduate open day to find out more about the challenges, opportunities and rewards of academic and social life at The University of Manchester. Come and explore…

Who Cares? - 'A growing collection of stories about people caring for nature across Greater Manchester.'

2 May - 31 July 2019
A growing collection of stories about people caring for nature across Greater Manchester. A Heritage Futures Studio Residency at Manchester Museum 29th April - 31st July 2019 In…

A Celebration of Faith and Language Diversity

18:30 - 21:00 25 June 2019
Join Multilingual Manchester in celebrating the threads of language, faith and culture that are woven through Manchester life. Take part in open conversations in themed workshops, listen…

Humanitarian Handicrafts: Materiality, Development, and Fair Trade. A Re-evaluation.

27 - 28 June 2019
A workshop for those interested in the history and practice of humanitarianism and material culture. How and why have humanitarian organisations generated the production of artisanal…

Young People in Humanitarianism Conference

09:00 - 15:00 27 June 2019
Staff and students at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) will be inviting young learners in Years 8 and 9 for an inspiring educational event to learn more about…

Trinity CofE High Choir performance

14:15 - 15:45 2 July 2019
Come and listen to Trinity CofE High school choir as they perform familiar songs with instruments and voice in the Museum's Living Worlds gallery. A rare experience for Museum visitors…

Biofilm and Microbiomes - The key to our health?

18:30 - 20:30 4 July 2019
In his talk Professor Andrew McBain will tell us about biofilms, which form when microorganisms grow on surfaces (including the teeth, the digestive tract and the general environment)…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 4 July 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.

See, Make & Do at the Museum

09:15 - 10:30 13 July 2019
See, Make and Do at the Museum: 9.15-10.30am 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…

bluedot 2019

18 - 21 July 2019
Jodrell Bank's multi-award winning festival of discovery is set to return to for its fourth outing on 18-21 July 2019, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. Set against…

Young Adventurers: Inheriting the Anthropocene: Cabinets of Curiosities

17:00 - 18:00 18 July 2019
Celebration event at Manchester Museum, showcasing the work of the Young Adventurers who, for the last 6 weeks, have been spending their Thursday afternoons exploring and reimagining…

The Ocean: Family Learning Workshop

10:30 - 12:30 22 July 2019
The Ocean workshops will be celebrating the rich diversity of life in the sea. We will be making sea creatures, talking about climate change and things you can do to help the environment,…

The Garden: Family Learning Workshop

10:30 - 12:30 23 July 2019
The Garden workshops will focus on the diverse variety of plants, trees and wildlife we have on our doorstep. We will be putting together our own miniature craft garden and creating…

The Ocean: Family Learning Workshop

24 July 2019
The Ocean workshops will be celebrating the rich diversity of life in the sea. We will be making sea creatures, talking about climate change and things you can do to help the environment,…

The Garden: Family Learning Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 25 July 2019
The Garden workshops will focus on the diverse variety of plants, trees and wildlife we have on our doorstep. We will be putting together our own miniature craft garden and creating…

African & Caribbean Mental Health Community Event

12:00 - 14:00 26 July 2019
Would you like to learn about a new mental health project involving African & Caribbean (incl. Mixed heritage) families? We are pleased to invite service users, family members, carers,…

The Ocean: Family Learning Workshop

10:30 - 12:30 26 July 2019
The Ocean workshops will be celebrating the rich diversity of life in the sea. We will be making sea creatures, talking about climate change and things you can do to help the environment,…

Playtime: Free things for families everyday this summer

11:00 27 July - 15:00 1 September 2019
All summer the Whitworth will be exploring the art of play. Have a wander and find things to do both indoors and out. With our Splash Studio, giant garden games and a sensory area…

Space Chase - Summer Reading Challenge with Manchester Libraries

10:00 - 16:00 27 July 2019
Sat 27 July: 10am–12.30pm and 2-4pm - Space Chase Join Manchester Libraries to find out more about their Summer Reading Challenge and how you can get involved. Get crafty and explore…

Summer Holidays: Moon rock and meteorites

29 July - 30 August 2019
Moon rock and meteorites Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August 10am – 5pm (drop-in) Seeing is believing! Visit Jodrell Bank this summer and have a look at real pieces of the Moon brought…

Summer Holidays: Science Show: Mission to the Moon

29 July - 30 August 2019
Live Science Show: Mission to the Moon Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August (weekdays only) 11.30am and 2.30pm Celebrate 50 years since humans first stepped foot on the moon in our…

Summer Holidays: Tiny Astronauts

29 July - 30 August 2019
Tiny astronauts (Under 7s session) Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August (weekdays only) 11am and 1pm Join us on a fun-filled rocket trip into space, exploring the Moon and playing…

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