Manchester Museum

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…

Let's Dance

11:00 5 August 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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Muso Family

10:00 - 10:45 11 August 2021
From Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi, musicians have always been influenced by the natural world. Join musician Rachel Swanick for an interactive music and…

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…

Let's Dance

11:00 - 12:00 12 August 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…

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…

The Magic of Vedic Maths

10:00 - 10:45 13 August 2021
Discover the magic of Vedic Maths where you will learn to do mental sums so fast, you’ll beat your parents! Vedic Maths is a unique study of mathematics and problem solving, developed…

Healing & I Should Have Held You…

16:00 - 17:00 14 August 2021
Experience a unique online sharing of two works filmed within Manchester Museum, ‘I Should Have Held You Tighter When We Last Met’ and ‘Healing’, alongside a Q&A with collaborators…

Art and Nature

10:30 17 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 18 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…

Sixty Second Species

12:00 18 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 19 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…

Art and Nature

10:30 24 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…

An Evening with the Family Gorgeous

18:00 - 19:30 26 August 2021
The weekend gets underway in fabulous style, as you are invited to an Evening with the Family Gorgeous. Enjoy our extended opening hours with an opportunity to explore our collections,…

An Evening with the Family Gorgeous

19:30 - 21:00 26 August 2021
The weekend gets underway in fabulous style, as you are invited to an Evening with the Family Gorgeous. Enjoy our extended opening hours with an opportunity to explore our collections,…

Egyptology Live

14:00 - 14:30 26 August 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…

Let's Dance - Live at the Museum

10:00 - 11:00 26 August 2021
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 your experience…

The Dance of the Peacock

14:00 - 15:00 26 August 2021
Join artist Kajal Sharma, a legendary artist of Delhi Television, for a captivating performance of the popular traditional ‘Peacock Dance’. Find out more about the importance of the…

21st Century Nature Collecting

10:00 - 11:30 27 August 2021
How did scientists collect nature samples in the past? How is it different today? Compare different types of museum collecting by meeting curators and experts and exploring the museum,…

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