Manchester Museum, The John Rylands Library

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…

Curator Tour: Seeing the Invisible

11:00 - 11:30 28 November 2019
Mysterious text, invisible to the naked eye, locked within manuscripts for over 1000 years. Using modern imaging we can now reveal these secrets, transforming our ideas about long…

Print a Palimpsest: Printing demo

11:15 - 11:30 28 November 2019
Drop in and peek into the world of palimpsests with our unique printing press demonstration. Using our Columbian printing press we’ll explore how old manuscripts were reused, giving…

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.…

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 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.…

Abracadabra: Printing demo

11:15 - 11:30 3 December 2019
Watch our beautiful Columbian printing press in action and discover the power of ancient words. Shazam! Did you know that people used to think words had the power to ward off illness…

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…

Collection Encounter: Medicine through Time

15:00 - 16:00 5 December 2019
Join our Collection Encounter to get close up to some of our most fascinating medical materials. Find out more about the fascinating history of medicine and how many cultures contributed…

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…

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.

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,…

Lives in Letters: Celebrating the Power of Literary Correspondence

14:00 - 15:00 6 December 2019
Join our Collection Encounter to see some of the most powerful examples of letters at The John Rylands Library. Learn about the role of the Manchester Centre for Correspondence Studies…

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…

Print a Palimpsest: Printing demo

11:15 - 11:30 10 December 2019
Drop in and peek into the world of palimpsests with our unique printing press demonstration. Using our Columbian printing press we’ll explore how old manuscripts were reused, giving…

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…

Curator Tour: Seeing the Invisible

11:00 - 11:30 12 December 2019
Mysterious text, invisible to the naked eye, locked within manuscripts for over 1000 years. Using modern imaging we can now reveal these secrets, transforming our ideas about long…

Abracadabra: Printing demo

11:15 - 11:30 13 December 2019
Watch our beautiful Columbian printing press in action and discover the power of ancient words. Shazam! Did you know that people used to think words had the power to ward off illness…

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,…

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