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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.…

Science Show: The science of a World Heritage Site

30 November - 1 December 2019
11am, 12am and 2pm Jodrell Bank became a World Heritage site in July 2019. In this show we will find out about some of the important moments in this site’s history which make it such…

Tree Dressing Festival

10:00 - 16:00 1 December 2019
Its time to celebrate our love of trees! Visit Jodrell Bank for their Tree dressing day, an ancient tradition of community, heritage and culture. This event will allow you to get…

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.…

Linnean Society: Irene Manton Lecture 2019

17:00 - 19:00 5 December 2019
The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health in collaboration with The Linnean Society will host the 2019 Irene Manton lecture at The John Rylands Library. The lecture celebrates and…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 5 December 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.

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…

Children’s Choir Concert

13:10 - 14:00 11 December 2019
Come along to the Martin Harris Centre on 11 December to experience the stunning sounds of the Children's Choir Concert. This concert is part of the Music Society Outreach scheme;…

Instrumental Change Exhibition

10:00 - 16:00 11 December 2019
"Instrumental Change" is an 1-day, pop-up exhibition, taking place on Wednesday 11th December, 10am-4pm at the Manchester Central Library (Performance Space). The exhibition is organised…

Calm

18:00 - 21:00 12 December 2019
Thurs 12 Dec Calm: 6-9pm With ambient lighting, peaceful art workshops, object handling, sensory stations and quiet spaces. Join us at Calm Night and explore the Museum at a quieter…

Festive Sing-along: Relaxed Performance

13:10 - 13:55 13 December 2019
Get yourself in the festive spirit with a free and extremely relaxed event full of carols and festive participation, with an informal atmosphere unlike a traditional concert. Manchester…

RSPB pops up at Manchester Museum

13 December 2019
Find out more about the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and what you can do to help wildlife. The RSPB will be on our galleries promoting the amazing work they do…

The Nightmare Before Christmas - film screening

13 December 2019
On Friday 13th December enjoy Tim Burton’s Spooky festive classic in Manchester Museum's unique setting. There will be museum object handling tables, craft activities, festive cocktails,…

RSPB pops up at Manchester Museum

14 December 2019
Find out more about the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and what you can do to help wildlife. The RSPB will be on our galleries promoting the amazing work they do…

See, Make and Do at the Museum

09:15 - 10:30 14 December 2019
Sat 14 Dec: 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…

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