Families

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…

APOLLO REMASTERED

3 December 2022 - 16 April 2023
To coincide with the 50th anniversary of our last steps on the Moon, Andy Saunders will present a small selection of remastered photographs from the final mission of the programme –…

Looking for languages: Half-term family trail at Manchester Museum (part of International Mother Language Day 2023)

13:00 - 17:00 12 April 2023
The Linguistic Diversity Collective invites you to join us for some half-term fun to celebrate International Mother Language Day at the newly re-opened Manchester Museum. Grab your…

WCLC - Lana Bode performs HerStories Unsung by Kevin Malone

13:10 - 14:00 20 April 2023
Contemporary pianist Lana Bode performs the world premiere of Kevin Malone’s HerStories Unsung Vol.2, a suite of piano pieces which tell the stories of marginalised women including…

WCLC - Bass clarinet and electronics with Marij van Gorkom

13:10 - 14:00 27 April 2023
Following collaborations with various NOVARS composers, Dutch bass clarinettist Marij van Gorkom returns to Manchester to perform a lunchtime concert. Specialised in performance with…

Quiet Morning

10:30 - 14:30 30 April 2023
Multi-sensory, open-ended play for families with additional needs. These multi-sensory play sessions are specially designed for families with additional needs who may prefer a quieter,…

Art Baby

10:30 - 14:30 5 May 2023
Sensory play sessions in the beautiful surrounds of the gallery, especially for non-walking babies and their grown-ups. ‘I truly believe these sessions are good for my health. I feel…

PLAY Day

10:30 - 14:30 12 May 2023
A space for under 5s and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and be creative with simple, open-ended play resources. “We love how these sessions give you the opportunity…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:30 20 May 2023
Creative activities designed to encourage children to play freely whilst exploring nature outdoors. Splash around in the water play, create a masterpiece in our mud painting studio…

Quiet Morning

10:30 - 14:30 28 May 2023
Multi-sensory, open-ended play for families with additional needs. These multi-sensory play sessions are specially designed for families with additional needs who may prefer a quieter,…

PLAY Day

10:30 - 14:30 9 June 2023
A space for under 5s and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and be creative with simple, open-ended play resources. “We love how these sessions give you the opportunity…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:30 17 June 2023
Creative activities designed to encourage children to play freely whilst exploring nature outdoors. Splash around in the water play, create a masterpiece in our mud painting studio…

Quiet Morning

10:30 - 14:30 25 June 2023
Multi-sensory, open-ended play for families with additional needs. These multi-sensory play sessions are specially designed for families with additional needs who may prefer a quieter,…

Art Baby

10:30 - 14:30 7 July 2023
Sensory play sessions in the beautiful surrounds of the gallery, especially for non-walking babies and their grown-ups. ‘I truly believe these sessions are good for my health. I feel…

Outdoor Art Club

10:30 - 14:30 15 July 2023
Creative activities designed to encourage children to play freely whilst exploring nature outdoors. Splash around in the water play, create a masterpiece in our mud painting studio…

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