Manchester Museum, The John Rylands Library

Collection Encounter: Medicine through Time

15:00 - 16:00 23 January 2020
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…

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…

Abracadabra: Printing demo

11:15 - 11:30 28 January 2020
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…

Leaving the War on Terror: A Progressive Alternative to Counter-Terrorism Policy

18:00 - 21:00 30 January 2020
Britain’s counter terrorism policies do not work. As the threat of another war in the Middle East looms, we invite you to join us for an invigorating and engaging discussion on the…

Print a Palimpsest: Printing demo

11:15 - 11:30 30 January 2020
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…

Year of the Rat – Chinese New Year at Manchester Museum - Postponed

13:30 - 14:30 1 February 2020
Due to unforeseen circumstances today's performance has been postponed. We apologise for any inconvenience. Year of the Rat – Chinese New Year at Manchester Museum In anticipation…

Abracadabra: Printing demo

11:15 - 11:30 4 February 2020
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…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 6 February 2020
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 - Autism-Friendly Mornings

09:15 - 11:15 8 February 2020
Sat 8 Feb: 9.15-11.15am See, Make and Do at the Museum - Autism-Friendly Mornings Join us for early openings at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs, along…

Print a Palimpsest: Printing demo

11:15 - 11:30 11 February 2020
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…

Abracadabra: Printing demo

11:15 - 11:30 13 February 2020
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…

Falling in Love with Insects

18:00 - 21:00 13 February 2020
Falling in Love with Insects Thursday 13 February, 6-9 pm Catch the bug and share the love. Meet conservationists, scientists and artists passionate about protecting insects and their…

Aperture

10:30 - 11:30 16 February 2020
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…

Collection Encounter: What lies beneath

15:00 - 16:00 18 February 2020
Modern imaging of ancient documents techniques can transform our ideas about lost cultures such as the Syriac civilisation featured in our exhibition. Drop in and see how these techniques…

Feb Half Term - Magnificent Minibeasts

14:00 18 - 16:00 20 February 2020
Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 February: 2-4pm Magnificent Minibeasts Enjoy creative half term fun about inspiring insects, scintillating spiders and captivating creepy…

Creepy Crawly Chronicles Creative Writing

10:30 - 11:30 19 February 2020
Wednesday 19 Feb 10.30 – 11.30am Creepy Crawly Chronicles Creative Writing Find out more about our Creepy Crawly Chronicles Story Competition - and get some tips from children’s author…

Family crafts: Cuffs of power

10:30 - 12:00 19 February 2020
Drop in for free family crafting where you can make and take home your very own cuffs of power. Long ago, people would wear and carry objects to keep them safe. Come along and make…

Grubtime Natter

12:30 - 13:30 19 February 2020
Grubtime Natter Wednesday 19 February 12.30-1.30pm Sylvia’s Space Scarabs, Moths and Spiders – find out more about some of the stories of the beasts featured in Beauty and the Beasts…

Family crafts: Magic bowls

10:30 - 12:00 20 February 2020
Join in the fun in this free family friendly craft session and learn more about how ancient people used spells to keep them safe from harm. Inspired by our exhibition’s incantation…

How Do You Say "Our Kid" In Kurdish & other questions

18:00 - 21:00 20 February 2020
Join us as Multilingual Manchester take over the museum with an evening of interactive games, crafts and activities, exploring the 200 languages spoken in our homes, our families and our city.

Abracadabra: Printing demo

11:15 - 11:30 21 February 2020
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…

Finds Liaison

10:00 - 16:00 21 February 2020
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…

The Proud Trust Takeover: LGBT History Month at Manchester Museum

13:00 - 16:00 22 February 2020
A showcase of the local LGBT+ communities with young LGBT+ people from The Proud Trust youth groups performing and leading activities.

Manchester International Roots Orchestra creative workshops at Manchester Museum

14:30 - 16:30 26 February 2020
Manchester International Roots Orchestra is an ensemble of musicians, poets and rappers from around the world, including refugees. They will be performing in Manchester Museum on Thursday…

Collection Encounter: Medicine through Time

15:00 - 16:00 27 February 2020
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…

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