Manchester Museum

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…

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…

Collection Bites: See the world one sketch at a time

12:15 6 November 2019
Drawing and sketching in art galleries and museums was once the staple of every artist’s practice and it is perhaps a surprise that today, in a time when a person may be more likely…

The Riz Test

18:30 - 20:30 7 November 2019
The Riz Test Measuring the portrayal of Muslims in the Media Come along for an interactive discussion about the representation of Muslims in TV and Film. Inspired by Riz Ahmed’s 2017…

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…

Praise In Ink: The Art of Islamic Calligraphy

18:30 - 21:00 14 November 2019
Haji Noor Deen, Master Calligrapher Thurs 14 Nov – FREE ADMISSION Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang is a world-renowned master of Arabic calligraphy. Born in 1963 in Shangdong province,…

Finds Liaison

10:00 15 November 2019
Finds Liaison 10am-1pm and 1.30-4pm Heather Beeton , the Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme will be in Manchester Museum. Come and see her if you have you need…

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…

Music and Migration: Songs Performance

14:00 - 16:00 16 November 2019
Music and Migration: Songs Performance Saturday 16 November 2-4pm Visit the Museum for a celebration of Bengali folk music in the North West. The exhibition will recall how singing…

Uncovering Manchester’s stories with China - Being Human Festival Event

14:00 - 15:30 16 November 2019
Newspapers, archives and gravestones contain hidden stories of Manchester people linked to China. In this talk, come along to hear about a cast of characters from an under-explored…

Creative Writing for Carers

19:00 - 20:30 21 November 2019
Creative Writing Be kind to yourself. Take a break. Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it may also be a challenge. The needs of the person you care for may often come before…

The Greater Manchester concept launch of ‘South Asian Heritage Month’.

16:00 - 18:00 21 November 2019
The Greater Manchester concept launch of ‘South Asian Heritage Month’. About this Event South Asian Heritage Month (July 18th – August 17th) has been developed as a collaboration…

Wood Street Mission 2019 appeal

25 November - 4 December 2019
This year marks 150 years of the Wood Street Mission, a charity that since its beginnings in 1869 has collected together and distributed Christmas gifts to local children of Manchester.…

Community Curators; inside the pharmacy collection

10:00 - 16:00 26 November 2019
Community Curators; inside the pharmacy collection Have you ever wanted to discover the hidden world behind the scenes of a museum? Or want to have a go at conducting academic research?…

Community Curators; inside the pharmacy collection

10:00 - 16:00 28 November 2019
Community Curators; inside the pharmacy collection Have you ever wanted to discover the hidden world behind the scenes of a museum? Or want to have a go at conducting academic research?…

Creative Writing for Carers

19:00 - 20:30 28 November 2019
Creative Writing Be kind to yourself. Take a break. Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it may also be a challenge. The needs of the person you care for may often come before…

The True Cost of Christmas

2 - 16 December 2019
Want to learn how to live more sustainably? This interactive installation highlights hidden environmental impacts and shows exactly how small changes can help us all live more sustainably.…

Community Curators; inside the pharmacy collection

10:00 - 16:00 3 December 2019
Community Curators; inside the pharmacy collection Have you ever wanted to discover the hidden world behind the scenes of a museum? Or want to have a go at conducting academic research?…

Botanical Christmas craft at Manchester Museum

18:00 - 19:00 5 December 2019
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the workshop at the Welcome Desk as this activity takes place behind the scenes. Go behind the scenes at the museum to create your own…

Botanical Christmas craft at Manchester Museum

19:00 - 20:00 5 December 2019
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the workshop at the Welcome Desk as this activity takes place behind the scenes. Go behind the scenes at the museum to create your own…

Community Curators; inside the pharmacy collection

10:00 - 16:00 5 December 2019
Community Curators; inside the pharmacy collection Have you ever wanted to discover the hidden world behind the scenes of a museum? Or want to have a go at conducting academic research?…

Creative Writing for Carers

19:00 - 20:30 5 December 2019
Creative Writing Be kind to yourself. Take a break. Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it may also be a challenge. The needs of the person you care for may often come before…

Winter Market at Manchester Museum

17:00 - 21:00 5 December 2019
Following the success of lasts years’ event the Winter Market returns in partnership with Levenshulme Markets. There will be a host of beautiful handmade Christmas presents to buy,…

Creepy-Crawly Chronicles Children’s Story Competition

7 December 2019 - 9 March 2020
From ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ and ‘Charlotte’s Web’ to 'Spiderman’, insects have inspired countless much-loved stories and comics. Enter your ideas into our story competition to…

Creepy-Crawly Chronicles Children’s Story Competition Launch

11:00 - 13:00 7 December 2019
Find out about how to get involved with our special Story Competition, take part in exercises to get your creative juices flowing, and get inspiration from an up-close encounter with…

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