Manchester Museum, The John Rylands Library

Artist in Residence – Beauty and the Beasts

10:30 - 16:00 7 March 2020
Meet Kate Eggleston- Wirtz, our artist in residence who is creating a curious and fantastic insect hotel over the next few weeks in the Beauty and the Beasts exhibition. Insects are…

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…

Enriqueta Rylands tour

12:15 - 12:45 8 March 2020
To celebrate International Women’s Day, join us for a 30 minute tour exploring the life of Mrs Rylands, the founder of The John Rylands Library. Find out how her drive and passion…

Collection Bites: Understanding Urine

13:00 - 14:00 12 March 2020
Discover how the colour, smell and even taste of urine was central to the diagnosis of many diseases from ancient medicine to the laboratories of the 19th century. Join us during your…

Artist in Residence – Beauty and the Beasts

10:30 - 16:00 13 March 2020
Meet Kate Eggleston- Wirtz, our artist in residence who is creating a curious and fantastic insect hotel over the next few weeks in the Beauty and the Beasts exhibition. Insects are…

Artist in Residence – Beauty and the Beasts

10:30 - 16:00 14 March 2020
Meet Kate Eggleston- Wirtz, our artist in residence who is creating a curious and fantastic insect hotel over the next few weeks in the Beauty and the Beasts exhibition. Insects are…

See, Make and Do at the Museum - Autism-Friendly

09:15 - 11:15 14 March 2020
Sat 14 March: 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…

Aperture

10:30 - 11:30 15 March 2020
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Calling all photographers! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture the beauty of our Historic Reading Room, before the Library opens to the general…

Cancelled. Manchester International Roots Orchestra creative workshops at Manchester Museum

14:30 - 16:30 17 March 2020
Caring for the health & wellbeing of our visitors, staff & volunteers is our priority. To reduce the risk of Covid-19 from Tues 17 March our events & schools programme is cancelled.…

Cancelled. Grubtime Natter

12:30 - 13:30 18 March 2020
Caring for the health & wellbeing of our visitors, staff & volunteers is our priority. To reduce the risk of Covid-19 from Tues 17 March our events & schools programme is cancelled.…

Cancelled. Earth Hour at the Museum

18:00 - 21:00 19 March 2020
Caring for the health & wellbeing of our visitors, staff & volunteers is our priority. To reduce the risk of Covid-19 from Tues 17 March our events & schools programme is cancelled.…

Artist in Residence – Beauty and the Beasts

10:30 - 16:00 20 March 2020
Meet Kate Eggleston- Wirtz, our artist in residence who is creating a curious and fantastic insect hotel over the next few weeks in the Beauty and the Beasts exhibition. Insects are…

Cancelled. Finds Liaison

10:00 - 16:00 20 March 2020
Caring for the health & wellbeing of our visitors, staff & volunteers is our priority. To reduce the risk of Covid-19 from Tues 17 March our events & schools programme is cancelled.…

Artist in Residence – Beauty and the Beasts

10:30 - 16:00 21 March 2020
Meet Kate Eggleston- Wirtz, our artist in residence who is creating a curious and fantastic insect hotel over the next few weeks in the Beauty and the Beasts exhibition. Insects are…

Cancelled. Insects in Harmony

18:00 - 21:00 26 March 2020
Caring for the health & wellbeing of our visitors, staff & volunteers is our priority. To reduce the risk of Covid-19 from Tues 17 March our events & schools programme is cancelled.…

Collection Bites: Japanese Adventures (CANCELLED)

13:00 - 14:00 26 March 2020
CANCELLED

Artist in Residence – Beauty and the Beasts

10:30 - 16:00 27 March 2020
Meet Kate Eggleston- Wirtz, our artist in residence who is creating a curious and fantastic insect hotel over the next few weeks in the Beauty and the Beasts exhibition. Insects are…

Curator Tour: Carcanet CANCELLED

11:00 - 11:30 27 March 2020
Explore the story of Manchester’s Carcanet Press, as we delve into our newest exhibition. Celebrate the enduring power of poetry, discover how the Press continues to promote new poets…

Fridays for Future: Primary Schools Network Choir

11:45 - 12:15 27 March 2020
Come and join Manchester primary schools singing for the planet at Manchester Museum! Inspired by what they learnt about rainforests in the Museum, the children are singing traditional…

Artist in Residence – Beauty and the Beasts

10:30 - 16:00 28 March 2020
Meet Kate Eggleston- Wirtz, our artist in residence who is creating a curious and fantastic insect hotel over the next few weeks in the Beauty and the Beasts exhibition. Insects are…

Wordwear! CANCELLED

10:30 - 12:00 31 March 2020
Make your own piece of mood jewellery, inspired by poems to express how you feel. Taking different coloured beads to express different emotions, you’ll create your very own mood jewellery.…

The Carcanet Cat: Printing demo CANCELLED

11:15 - 11:30 1 April 2020
See our Columbian Printing Press in action as we print the purrrfect cat! Paws for a print to learn about Manchester-based Carcanet Press. To celebrate 50 years of poetry publishing,…

Toddler Tales CANCELLED

11:00 - 11:45 2 April 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.

Wordwear! CANCELLED

10:30 - 12:00 2 April 2020
Make your own piece of mood jewellery, inspired by poems to express how you feel. Taking different coloured beads to express different emotions, you’ll create your very own mood jewellery.…

Artist in Residence – Beauty and the Beasts

10:30 - 16:00 3 April 2020
Meet Kate Eggleston- Wirtz, our artist in residence who is creating a curious and fantastic insect hotel over the next few weeks in the Beauty and the Beasts exhibition. Insects are…

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