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One Giant Leap: Talk, Tour and Picnic

22 May - 25 September 2019
One Giant Leap: Jodrell Bank and the Race to the Moon July 2019 will mark 50 years since humans first set foot on another celestial body. In this, the 50th anniversary year of the…

Stars and Stones

3 April - 4 September 2019
Stars and Stones offers a rare opportunity to explore The Blackden Trust and Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre on the same day. You’ll have the chance to discover the science and the stories…

Summer Holidays: Live Beekeeping Demonstrations

29 July - 30 August 2019
Live Beekeeping Demonstrations 29th July – 30th August Thursdays only. 1pm Watch Jodrell’s Beekeepers at work in a live beekeeping demonstration. You’ll see the fascinating and ancient…

Summer Holidays: Meet The Expert

29 July - 30 August 2019
Meet the Expert 29th July – 30th Aug Tuesdays only, 1pm Here’s your chance to meet one of our resident science and astronomy experts. You’ll learn all about their work, plus have…

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: Rocket Lab!

29 July - 30 August 2019
Rocket Lab! Monday 29th July – Friday 30th August 11am – 4pm (drop-in) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, zero. We have a lift-off! As we approach the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing, join…

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…

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…

An Audience with the Singh Twins

18:00 - 20:30 31 July 2019
An Audience with the Singh Twins Come to see the reveal of the final two panels of award winning contemporary artists The Singh Twins tryptic artwork Jallianwala: Repression and Retribution.…

Guided Campus Visit

13:30 - 15:30 31 July 2019
Can’t come to one of our open days? Join us for one of our regular guided visits of our campus instead and get a feel for the facilities, amenities and atmosphere you’ll enjoy as a…

Explorer Tour

15:00 - 16:00 6 August 2019
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at…

Guided Campus Visit

13:30 - 15:30 7 August 2019
Can’t come to one of our open days? Join us for one of our regular guided visits of our campus instead and get a feel for the facilities, amenities and atmosphere you’ll enjoy as a…

Aperture

10:30 - 11:30 18 August 2019
Calling all photographers! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture the beauty of our Historic Reading Room, before the Library opens to the general public. You’re welcome to bring…

Explorer Tour

15:00 - 16:00 20 August 2019
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at The John Rylands Library. Free, booking required.

African and Caribbean Mental Health Community Event – CaFI Study

18:00 - 20:00 22 August 2019
What is this event about? We are pleased to present our Information and Recruitment event for our mental health research project called Culturally-adapted Family Intervention, or CaFI…

Unruly Subjects: Ireland and India

18:00 - 19:30 22 August 2019
As part of a series of events relating to our Jallianwala Bagh 1919: Punjab Under Siege exhibition, we invite you to join us for an evening of music, chat and more, exploring what is…

Documenting history: Book Panel Event

18:00 - 20:00 5 September 2019
Documenting history: Book Panel Event (In partnership with Blackwell’s) Why should Jallianwala Bagh be remembered? How can we understand what really happened that day in 1919? Hear…

One Small Step: Toddler Morning at Jodrell Bank

5 September 2019
One Small Step: Toddler Morning at Jodrell Bank Thursday 5th September, 10am – 12pm Go along to Jodrell Bank's brand new session especially designed for their youngest visitors.…

Explorer Tour

15:00 - 16:00 10 September 2019
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at…

Aperture

10:30 - 11:30 15 September 2019
Calling all photographers! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture the beauty of our Historic Reading Room, before the Library opens to the general public. You’re welcome to bring…

Spotlight- music event at the museum

18:00 - 22:00 20 September 2019
Come and join us for a free evening of music event and activities in aid of a charity, put together by a group of local students working with the Museum. Bands confirmed are the following…

International Day of Peace

11:00 - 15:00 21 September 2019
International Day of Peace Marking International Day of Peace with music and memories. Drop in, families

Science Show: A Jodrell Journey

21 - 22 September 2019
Science Show: A Jodrell Journey Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd September 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm Visit Jodrell Bank and take a journey through the history and achievements of scientists.…

Explorer Tour

15:00 - 16:00 24 September 2019
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at The John Rylands Library. Free, booking required.

GDI Lecture with Prof Stephanie Barrientos: Gender and Work: Capturing the Gains in Global Value Chains

17:00 - 18:30 25 September 2019
The Global Development Institute Lecture Series is pleased to present Prof Stephanie Barrientos: Gender and Work: Capturing the Gains in Global Value Chains The Global Development…

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