Families

Culture for a Sustainable Future

13:00 - 17:00 22 October 2026
An afternoon of talks and discussion exploring how museums, gardens and communities are responding to environmental challenges. With contributors from the Whitworth, Palace Museum,…

Schinkel in Manchester 1826-2026

7 September 2026 - 2 January 2027
An exhibition of architectural models by students from the Manchester School of Architecture of early nineteenth buildings in Berlin and Manchester created to celebrate the bicentenary…

Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out

24 - 25 October 2026
Enjoy special screenings of Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out in the Space Dome, with the iconic soundtrack performed live by professional musicians. Take part in a creative workshop and make your own plasticine moon!

October half term at Jodrell Bank!

26 October - 1 November 2026
This October, put your science knowledge to the test with our brand-new Curious Kids science show, get up close with the iconic Lovell Telescope in our Discover the Dish sessions and much more!

Is Generosity Incompatible with a Rising Cost of Living?

10:00 - 15:30 28 October 2026
A free family event for primary-age children and their grown-ups Through games, creative activities and family-friendly discussions, you'll discover research showing that generosity…

Book launch: China +100

17:30 - 18:30 29 October 2026
What might China look like in the year 2119, a century after the first outbreak of Covid-19? This is the question posed by editor Xueting C. Ni to ten leading Chinese science fiction…

Everyday Money Mistakes, And How to Avoid Them

18:30 - 19:30 29 October 2026
Feel like you should “know more about money by now”? You’re not alone, and this event is designed exactly for you. Join Laura Whateley, award?winning journalist and author of Money:…

Building China: landscapes of change

10:00 - 16:00 30 October 2026
What does it mean to build a country? Beyond its dams, roads, housing developments and rapidly changing cities, China's landscapes are shaped by the everyday lives of the people who…

David Lea, architect, and the China connection - A talk by Adam Voelcker

16:30 - 18:00 5 November 2026
Join us for a fascinating talk reflecting on David Lea's photographs of daily life and architecture in 1970s China. How can a journey change the way an architect thinks, lives and…

Dome Show: What Santa Sees

14 November - 23 December 2026
Soar through our Space Dome and discover the night sky through Santa's eyes as he races around the world on Christmas Eve! Take a ride in Santa's sleigh, journey past the constellations…

Relaxed Performance Festive Sing-along

11:00 - 11:50 4 December 2026
Relaxed Performance Festive Sing-along, in collaboration with Sign Me Happy and Manchester Music Society. This relaxed performance is intended to be welcoming for people who may not…

Celtic Christmas Strings

6 December 2026
Celebrate the season with Celtic Christmas Strings at Jodrell, a spellbinding concert from legendary Irish harper Máire Ní Chathasaigh and acclaimed English guitarist Chris Newman, live in the Space Dome! - 19.30

Goofus Theatre: Stars and Stones

19 - 20 December 2026
Goofus Theatre returns with Stars and Stones to Jodrell, a brand-new tale of mystery and wonder! Join us for a fantastic adventure of ancient magic and transformation, told through puppetry play and music.

The Whitworth

Jodrell Bank

Martin Harris Centre

The John Rylands Library

Manchester Museum

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