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…

Family Stargazing Night

19 October 2019 - 8 February 2020
6pm – 9pm Calling all budding young stargazers. You are invited to join us for an unmissable opportunity to get started in astronomy. During our fun-packed evening you will enjoy…

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…

October Half Term: Alien Craft Activities

26 October - 3 November 2019
11am – 4pm Whether you like drawing, colouring or making come along to our Alien craft sessions and there will be something for you!

October Half Term: Meet the Expert

21 October - 1 November 2019
(weekdays only), 1pm Here’s your chance to meet one of our residents science and astronomy experts. You’ll learn all about their work, plus have the chance to ask the space questions you’ve always wanted to ask!

October Half Term: Planet Hunters

21 October - 3 November 2019
Live Science Show: Planet Hunters 21st October – 3rd November (various times) Join the search for another planet like the Earth in Jodrell Bank's brand new science show. We know there…

October Half Term: Telescope Walk and Talk

21 October - 3 November 2019
11.45am and 3.15pm Join one of Jodrell Bank’s popular Telescope Walk & Talks as our friendly Explainers take you for a stroll around the base of the impressive Lovell Telescope. You’ll…

Young, Rich & Famous

10:00 1 October 2019 - 17:00 1 January 2020
In this digital age of collecting selfies and more on social media, what does immortality mean? Manchester Museum’s latest installation at Manchester’s Central Library, Young, Rich…

AutumnFest

29 October - 2 November 2019
11.30am – 3.30pm Join us as we celebrate the turning of the seasons in our special Autumn celebration in the Jodrell Bank arboretum this half term. Make your own Autumn crown or…

Creepy Crafts

10:00 - 12:00 29 October 2019
Get creative in our creepy crafts ‘Origaaaami’ workshop. Using the ancient technique of paper folding, craft your own spooky creation. Free, no need to book, just turn up.

Creepy Crafts

14:00 - 16:00 29 October 2019
Get creative in our creepy crafts ‘Origaaaami’ workshop. Using the ancient technique of paper folding, craft your own spooky creation. Free, no need to book, just turn up.

Launch of the ESRC Manchester Festival of Social Science

17:30 - 19:00 30 October 2019
Come along to the launch of the Manchester 2019 ESRC Festival of Social Science, at the stunning Fossils' Gallery at the University of Manchester! You'll hear about some of this year's…

Manchester Museum - Family Friendly Tour

11:00 - 11:30 30 October 2019
f you love Dinosaurs and think animals are awesome, then you'll love our Family Tour! Join us as we explore Manchester Museum and discover all the weird and wonderful stories our…

Hey Presto! The Power of Print

11:15 - 11:30 31 October 2019
What does abracadabra & alchemy have in common with our printing press? Find out the answers as you watch our Columbian Printing Press in action. Free, no need to book, just turn up.

The Ignition Project, with RHS Manchester

11:00 - 15:00 31 October 2019
The Ignition Project – 11am-3pm If you live, work, study or volunteer in Greater Manchester we would like you to share your thoughts with us by participating in one of our workshops.…

Manchester Museum - Family Friendly Tour

11:00 - 11:30 1 November 2019
f you love Dinosaurs and think animals are awesome, then you'll love our Family Tour! Join us as we explore Manchester Museum and discover all the weird and wonderful stories our…

Diwali at the museum

15:00 - 20:30 2 November 2019
Come together and celebrate Diwali with fantastic performances, activities for all ages and a spectacular Bollywood party! Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated by…

Manchester Museum - Family Friendly Tour

11:00 - 11:30 3 November 2019
f you love Dinosaurs and think animals are awesome, then you'll love our Family Tour! Join us as we explore Manchester Museum and discover all the weird and wonderful stories our…

HCRI Research Seminar - On The Border of Soldiering: Ambiguous Visuals of War Participation

16:00 - 19:00 5 November 2019
HCRI's fourth research seminar of the new term will be with guest speakers Dr Hannah Partis-Jennings and Dr Henry Redwood. Event title: On the border of Soldiering: Ambiguous Visuals…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 7 November 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 and Do at the Museum: 9.15-10.30am

09:15 - 10:30 9 November 2019
Sat 9 Nov: 9.15am-10.30am 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…

Home Educator Days

11 November 2019
A chance for home educated children to spend the day at the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, and celebrate the transit of Mercury! – On 11th November, we are taking bookings for some…

Stargazing Night

15 November 2019 - 20 March 2020
7pm – 10pm Join us at Jodrell Bank for an unmissable opportunity to get started in astronomy. You’ll learn how to navigate the skies and locate the stars in our inflatable Planetarium,…

Discovering Caribbean Family Memories: Part of the Being Human Festival

10:00 - 17:00 16 November 2019
Manchester is home to a vibrant and diverse Caribbean community and during this workshop you can discover and become the keeper of your Caribbean family memories. Family histories…

Music and Migration - Being Human Festival

16 - 23 November 2019
Visit this family-friendly exhibition of musical instruments and be part of a momentous celebration of Bengali folk music in the North West. The exhibition will recall how singing was…

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