Most Popular Museums in Manchester
Thu 12 Feb - Wed 1 Apr 2026
Wed 25 Feb - Wed 24 Jun 2026
Fri 13 Mar - Fri 23 Oct 2026
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Thursday 12 February - Wednesday 1 April 2026
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...
Manchester City Stadium Tour
Friday 13 - Saturday 28 February 2026
Enjoy one of the most immersive tour experiences in the Premier League with a guided look around The Etihad Stadium. Experience the Manchester City story in a 360 degrees theatre and enjoy an audio-visual perspective of the players' matchd...
Small Engines Gala
Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 February 2026
Ride up and down the East Lancs Railway, hauled by their fleet of smaller steam and heritage diesel engines. These small but perfectly-formed locomotives, some of which are built for stamina rather than speed, are often found shunting aroun...
Behind the Scenes Tours
Wednesday 25 February - Wednesday 24 June 2026
Enjoy a tour of Stockport's magnificent 1932 Art Deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre. Many of the greatest stage and screen stars of yesteryear and the modern day have appeared in person on stage or on the giant silver screen at The Plaza...
Drive A Steam Train Experience
Friday 13 March - Friday 23 October 2026
Bring your childhood dreams to life as you step onto the footplate of a full-sized, fully operational heritage steam train and take control of the magnificent engine. A steam train driving experience on the East Lancashire Railway is exactl...
Peter Rabbit Family Fun Day
Friday 3 - Saturday 4 April 2026
That mischievous bob-tailed bunny, Peter Rabbit, is coming to visit the Bury Transport Museum. Say hello to Peter as he meets, greets and entertains at intervals throughout the day with no additional cost to admission. There will be even mo...
Ride on Flying Scotsman
Friday 5 - Sunday 14 June 2026
The record-breaking people's engine returns! The world's most famous steam train, the magnificent LNER Class A3 60103 "Flying Scotsman" is celebrating 100 years since she entered service, and as part of the festivities she will travelling ...
Bluey & Bingo Family Fun Day
Saturday 12 September 2026
The peppy puppies from Down Under are coming to visit the Bury Transport Museum and they would love to see you all. Meet Bluey and Bingo as they say hello to everyone at regular intervals throughout the day. There will also be a fun fair, f...