Manchester Museum, The John Rylands Library

Cancelled: Finds Liaison

10:00 - 16:00 17 April 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.…

Aperture CANCELLED

10:30 - 11:30 19 April 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…

Collection Bites: From Smokestacks to Sandcastles CANCELLED

13:00 - 14:00 23 April 2020
In this collection bite we'll be taking a closer look at the work of Manchester's Wood Street Mission charity, and the summer trips that began in the 1800s for children living in poverty.…

Curator Tour: Carcanet CANCELLED

17:30 - 18:00 23 April 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…

Now Online - DNA Day film screening, Jurassic Park

18:30 - 21:00 23 April 2020
Originally this screening of Jurassic Park was due to be held in the appropriately atmospheric surrounds of Manchester Museum’s fossil gallery, with film fans set to get closer than…

The Carcanet Cat: Printing demo CANCELLED

11:15 - 11:30 29 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,…

The Carcanet Cat: Printing demo CANCELLED

11:15 - 11:30 6 May 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,…

Rob Greenfield Presents: Be The Change

18:00 - 21:00 7 May 2020
You’re just 1 in 7 billion people in a very confusing time on Earth. Is it possible for you to make a difference? Is it worth trying? Rob Greenfield’s answer to these questions is a…

Toddler Tales CANCELLED

11:00 - 11:45 7 May 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.

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

09:15 - 11:15 9 May 2020
Event Cancelled Sat 9 May: 9.15-11.15am See, Make and Do at the Museum - Autism-Friendly Join us for early openings at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs,…

Curator Tour: Carcanet CANCELLED

11:00 - 11:30 15 May 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…

Finds Liaison

10:00 - 16:00 15 May 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…

Aperture CANCELLED

10:30 - 11:30 17 May 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…

Grubtime Natter - The Miniature Muse. Insects in Art and Culture

12:30 - 13:30 20 May 2020
Wednesday 20 May 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 – have your lunch…

The Carcanet Cat: Printing demo CANCELLED

11:15 - 11:30 20 May 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,…

The Children of Extinction: An Evening of Dinosaur Philosophy with Dr. Leonard Finkelman

18:00 - 21:00 21 May 2020
What do philosophy and dinosaurs have in common? Join us for an evening with Dr. Leonard Finkelman to find out how philosophy can help improve our understanding of the earth’s past…

Wordwear! CANCELLED

10:30 - 12:00 26 May 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 3 June 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 4 June 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.

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

09:15 - 11:15 13 June 2020
Event Cancelled Sat 13 June: 9.15-11.15am See, Make and Do at the Museum - Autism-Friendly Join us for early openings at the Museum aimed at children who have autism and other needs,…

The Carcanet Cat: Printing demo CANCELLED

11:15 - 11:30 17 June 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,…

Finds Liaison

10:00 - 16:00 19 June 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…

Curator Tour: Carcanet CANCELLED

11:00 - 11:30 20 June 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…

Aperture CANCELLED

10:30 - 11:30 21 June 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…

Our Shared Cultural Heritage Radical Reading Group in collaboration with DecoloniseUoM

14:00 26 June 2020
Our Shared Cultural Heritage Radical Reading Group in collaboration with DecoloniseUoM The Radical Reading Group embraces the opportunity for young people to reflect on how they might…

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