Families

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…

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…

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…

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.

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sixty Second Species

12:00 28 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…

Egyptology Live

14:00 - 14:30 29 July 2021
From hieroglyphs to mummification, examine the evidence of Ancient Egypt with Dr Campbell Price, Curator of Egypt and Sudan. Using key objects from our collection, we’ll be exploring…

Patterns in Nature

10:00 - 11:00 29 July 2021
Every Thursday at the museum. From the spots of a cheetah to the spirals of a sunflower, patterns are everywhere in nature. Using fossils, shells and plants from our collection of…

Frogs and Friends Storytime

10:30 30 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…

Art and Nature

10:30 3 August 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…

Outdoor Explorers

4 August 2021 - 17 August 2022
Whether you live in a city or town, countryside or seaside, you will find all sorts of nature on your doorstep. Just like the scientists and researchers who have collected and studied…

Sixty Second Species

12:00 4 August 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…

Patterns in Nature

10:00 - 11:00 5 August 2021
Every Thursday at the museum. From the spots of a cheetah to the spirals of a sunflower, patterns are everywhere in nature. Using fossils, shells and plants from our collection of…

Nature, Comics & Belonging

11:00 - 12:00 9 August 2021
Online via Zoom Help us to shape our new gallery exploring the theme of Belonging with an interactive, family friendly workshop. Join us on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous…

Art and Nature

10:30 10 August 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…

Nature Inspired Upcycling

10:30 - 12:00 11 August 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…

Patterns in Nature

10:00 - 11:00 12 August 2021
Every Thursday at the museum. From the spots of a cheetah to the spirals of a sunflower, patterns are everywhere in nature. Using fossils, shells and plants from our collection of…

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