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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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Dams and greenhouse gas emissions – implications for decarbonising Ghana’s energy

15:00 24 August 2021
This webinar is presenting the latest FutureDAMS research on the implications of hydro dams for decarbonising Ghana’s energy consistent with Paris climate objectives. The speakers include:…

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,…

Bhangra Flow/The Spirit of Bhangra

13:00 - 14:00 27 August 2021
In this workshop, you will learn some of the fundamental rhythms of this traditional folk dance that originated with farming communities in the Panjab. Join multidisciplinary Bhangra…

Bhangra Flow/The Spirit of Bhangra

14:45 27 August 2021
In this workshop, you will learn some of the fundamental rhythms of this traditional folk dance that originated with farming communities in the Panjab. Join multidisciplinary Bhangra…

I M PACT present Vukka

18:30 - 22:00 27 August 2021
You look but don't see… You listen but don't hear... It's a trick, cause it's like magic and it requires skills Vuka is a call to arms. An awakening: to wake up, to take notice of…

Meet the Artist - Simone Trumpet

14:30 - 15:45 28 August 2021
An opportunity to meet emerging Artist and Photographer Simone Trumpet, whose online photography exhibition ‘The Divinity of Afro Hair’ will be on display on MMFromHome in October as…

Meet the Artist - We are Nature: Wild Chorus

12:00 - 13:00 28 August 2021
Meet artists Harry Ovington and Oliver Halstead who will present a new short film piece 'Sonic Rewild: A lockdown film'. The film will show details about Harry's processes in capturing…

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