Families

ASTRONOMY PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

22 January - 31 December 2022
Be blown away by the stunning images in this year’s Astronomy Photography of the Year exhibition from The Royal Observatory Greenwich. IMAGE: Polar Lights Dance © Dmitrii Rybalka

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 12:30 16 July 2022
Workshops that bring art, nature and creativity together that take place come rain or shine. Outdoor Art Club sessions are FREE and drop-in, no need to book Location: Art Garden,…

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…

Bluedot 2022

21 - 24 July 2022
Bluedot 2022 21 Jul, 2022 – 24 Jul, 2022 Our award-winning festival of discovery is set to return to Jodrell Bank on 21-24 July 2022 Set against a backdrop of the iconic Lovell Telescope,…

Scrap Baby

13:00 - 16:00 2 August 2022
Sensory play using objects from our Shop of Creativity. We’ll be modelling how low cost recycled objects can be used for open-ended play for babies and their grown-ups. Tuesday – Thursday Throughout August 1-4pm

National Play Day

11:00 - 15:00 3 August 2022
On top of our Playtime games and interventions come along and join in the ‘Our Year Play Day’ event organised by Manchester Play Network and Manchester City Council. A city-wide extravaganza…

A Grand (parents) Day Out

13:00 - 15:00 5 August 2022
Bring your grandchildren for these afternoons of scrap themed activities with our Age Friendly group, the Artivists.

Black Gold Arts | Whitworth Takeover

6 - 7 August 2022
Black Gold Arts – Whitworth Takeover is a two-day outdoor music and arts festival that showcases the very best, live music, DJs, dance, performance, fashion, and a catwalk – we are…

A Grand (parents) Day Out

13:00 19 August 2022
Bring your grandchildren for these afternoons of scrap themed activities with our Age Friendly group, the Artivists.

Undergraduate Open Day

1 October 2022
An open day at The University of Manchester is the perfect way to come and get a feel for life at one of the UK’s largest single-site universities. Representatives from courses and…

Undergraduate Open Day

15 October 2022
An open day at The University of Manchester is the perfect way to come and get a feel for life at one of the UK’s largest single-site universities. Representatives from courses and…

ESRC Festival of Social Science Returns to Manchester for its 20th anniversary

18 October - 13 November 2022
We are delighted to announce that between 22nd October to 13th November, the annual ESRC Festival of Social Sciences returns to Manchester for its 20th anniversary, with events taking…

October half-term: Journey Through The Night Sky

22 - 30 October 2022
Bottoms on seats, head in the stars, stare into space and be guided through the night sky during our traditional Dome Shows led by our team of experienced presenters, using software…

October half-term: Meet The Expert

22 - 30 October 2022
Curious about the cosmos? Meet an expert who will welcome you to their science and blow your mind. Ask all the space questions you have ever wanted to! These sessions may include experts…

October half-term: Telescope Walking Tours

22 - 30 October 2022
Jodrell Bank is famous for its big dish. Find out why and what it does. Wow doesn’t even capture it. Talks last approximately 30 minutes and take place at various times throughout the day.

October half-term: We Are Stars

22 - 30 October 2022
This immersive show takes you on an exciting journey to discover our cosmic origins through use of amazing animation. Find the answers to some of the biggest questions of all time such…

October half-term: Autism Friendly Early Opening

25 October 2022
Join us from 9am on Tuesday 25th October for our autism-friendly early-opening session. There will be a chill out room and reduced noise in our exhibition spaces; we’ll also run a relaxed…

Art Baby

10:30 - 14:30 4 November 2022
‘I truly believe these sessions are good for my health. I feel healed when I come here. An hour in this room makes me feel like a new person’ – Art Baby participant These sensory…

Home Educators Day

9 November 2022
Be inspired by the wonders of space and science and join us for our Home Educators Day. This is a fantastic opportunity to take part in an action packed day of learning and interactive…

PLAY Days

10:30 - 14:30 11 November 2022
"Most other baby workshops are led, we love how these sessions give you the opportunity to explore for yourselves, together. I truly believe my child is more creative and curious…

Beyond the Books

10:00 - 16:00 12 November 2022
Discover the amazing work that takes place behind the shelves at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library. Visitors can experience interactive pop-up labs, printing demonstrations,…

AN IMPERFECT ACCOUNT OF A COMET

18 November 2022 - 16 April 2023
An Imperfect Account of a Comet is an audio-visual installation by Lynda Laird celebrating the celestial discoveries of the 18th century astronomer Caroline Herschel. The work is presented…

Young Smiles Dissemination Event

09:00 - 16:45 18 November 2022
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! - Young Smiles Event – 18th Nov, Manchester We’re really excited to tell you about The Centre for Women’s Mental Health and University of Manchester’s ‘Young…

Collecting Health Histories

10:00 - 16:00 19 November 2022
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library and NHS Voices of COVID-19 have teamed up to welcome people of all ages to explore oral histories – and create their own! Discover personal…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:30 19 November 2022
‘The outdoor sessions are so much fun! I bring both my three and one year-olds and they both love it. The session leaders are lovely and really good at encouraging children to explore…

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