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Astronomy Photographer of the Year

24 April - 31 October 2021
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Saturday 25 September – Sunday 31 October The Royal Observatory Greenwich’s hugely popular Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition opens at…

Demystifying regulations and commercialisation mini-series

29 June - 17 September 2021
The Demystifying regulation and commercialisation mini-series is hosted through the Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology Research and Innovation. The mini-series consists…

Exchanges: Recent Additions to the Collection

2 July 2021 - 1 May 2022
Exchanges sets art and artists together, sometimes in harmony, sometimes in opposition – always with insight and intention. In this evolving exhibition, art that has recently been…

Pedagogy Journal Club

13:00 - 14:00 16 July 2021
A monthly session to meet and discuss a journal article or paper. The choice of article will be based on current issues as well as the Faculty’s teaching strategy. To book a place,…

Standardisation and Deviation: The Whitworth Story

2 July 2021 - 1 February 2022
Founded in 1889 through Sir Joseph Whitworth’s legacy, the Whitworth was established to honour one of Britain’s greatest mechanical engineers. A proponent of standardisation, Sir Joseph…

We Are Nature

11:00 23 June - 16:00 31 August 2021
How does nature make you feel? Discover Wild Chorus and Voicing Silence, two new artistic responses to the beauty, complexity and decline of wildlife, now on display at Manchester…

Radical Readers Summer Event: Book Discussion

18:00 19 July 2021
Part one of Our Shared Cultural History x Decolonise University of Manchester. Join us for a discussion of Postcolonial Banter by Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan. We will have a relaxed conversation,…

Belonging: Space & Place - Poetry Workshop

18:00 - 20:00 21 July 2021
Following on from the Whose Statues? Whose Stories? sessions for young people, join Our Shared Cultural Heritage for a poetry workshop, hosted by one of our Young Collective members…

Force of Nature

11:00 21 July - 16:00 29 August 2021
Get close to nature and explore our collections this summer with free, family activities with Manchester Museum. From fascinating fossils, to up close and personal encounters with…

Sixty Second Species

12:00 21 July 2021
Online event, every Wednesday throughout summer at 12pm. Discover more about the wild species on your doorstep and beyond, with the Vivarium Team. Our Sixty Second Species will continue…

Let's Dance

11:00 - 12:00 22 July 2021
Online event. Ever wondered if you could samba sitting down? Well, now you can-can! Dance is a great way of building stamina, increasing joint flexibility and having fun, whatever…

Manchester Access Programme - University Life Conference

22 - 30 July 2021
Students on MAP attend the University Life Conference to discover the fun, social side of university life including what extracurricular events and activities they can get involved in as a student at university.

Mixed Identities: discussion & reflection workshop

18:00 22 July 2021
Join our Our Shared Cultural Heritage Collective at Manchester Museum and explore mixed heritage identities. This is a space to present, reflect, discuss and share perspectives on…

21st century nature collecting

10:00 - 11:30 23 July 2021
How did scientists collect nature samples in the past? How is it different today? Compare different types of museum collecting, then become a citizen scientist and explore the nature…

Radical Readers Summer Event: Book Reading & Author Q&A

18:00 23 July 2021
Part two of Our Shared Cultural History x Decolonise University of Manchester Radical Readers summer special. Join us for a discussion of Postcolonial Banter where we are joined by…

Time & Autism: Are we asking the right questions?

10:45 - 15:45 23 July 2021
Time is fundamental to how we experience and interact with the world. Some autistic people may experience differences in how they understand and perceive time. Why any differences occur,…

Star Hunters Trail

24 July - 31 October 2021
Summer Holidays: Star Hunters Trail 24 July – 17 October (Weekends only) Seek out what the night sky has to offer in this brand new scavenger hunt. Find the hidden constellations across…

Summer Holidays: Space Crafts

24 July - 30 August 2021
Summer Holidays: Space Crafts 24 July – 30 August Join us in our new Tipi to discover your creative side and have a go at space themed making and drawing activities. Space Crafts…

Summer Holidays: Star Hunters Trail

24 July - 30 August 2021
Summer Holidays: Star Hunters Trail 24 July – 30 August Seek out what the night sky has to offer in this brand new scavenger hunt. Find the hidden constellations across the Jodrell…

Frogs and Friends Storytime

10:30 - 12:00 26 July 2021
Hop to our amphib-solutely fabulous storytelling session to hear the story of Oi Frog, and meet the live animals that inspired the story. You can also hear from the team who care…

GM Connected Health Ecosystem: Digital Transformation & Ageing in Greater Manchester

10:00 - 12:00 26 July 2021
The next Connected Health Ecosystem of 2021 will be held virtually on Monday 26 July, 10.00-12.00. The Ecosystem event will feature presentations from the projects, and will offer…

Take a Walk on the Wildside Nature Trail

11:00 26 July - 16:00 29 August 2021
What will you discover at Manchester Museum this summer? With 3 floors of displays and exhibitions, there are so many fascinating things to see - from Stan the T.rex to the Vivarium,…

Art and Nature

10:30 - 11:30 27 July 2021
Online event. Create something special this summer, inspired by the museum’s collections, exhibitions and forthcoming galleries. Each week on a Tuesday will explore a different nature…

INFRA+ Infrastructure for Fragmented Cities: Interrelations

14:30 27 July 2021
How can infrastructure improve life in fragmented cities, now and in the future? Speakers Prof Alison Brown, Cardiff University Prof José Antônio Puppim de Oliveira, Fundação Getulio…

Nature Inspired Upcycling

10:30 - 12:00 28 July 2021
Ever wanted to upcycle, but not sure where to start? This workshop is for you. As the 3rd floor at the museum evolves and becomes a space for the future of education, we’re giving…

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

Manchester Museum

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