Most Popular Museums in Manchester
Tue 19 Mar - Sun 14 Apr 2024
Sat 23 Mar - Sat 6 Jul 2024
Wed 10 Apr - Wed 30 Oct 2024
Tue 19 Mar - Tue 23 Apr 2024
Sun 31 Mar - Mon 1 Apr 2024
Sun 31 Mar - Sun 25 Aug 2024
Gaia Vince in Conversation
Tuesday 19 March 2024
Have no doubt, we are facing a species emergency - but we can manage it. We can survive, but to do so will require a planned and deliberate migration of a kind humanity has never before undertaken.' In her latest book, Nomad Century: How to...
Manchester City Stadium Tour
Tuesday 19 March - Tuesday 23 April 2024
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...
Golden Mummies of Egypt
Tuesday 19 March - Sunday 14 April 2024
Manchester Museum reopens with a one-of-a-kind cultural experience, the Golden Mummies of Egypt exhibition. After a hugely successful tour across the USA and China, this stunning exhibition offers unparalleled access to the museum's Egypt a...
Saturday Club - Society and Change
Saturday 23 March - Saturday 6 July 2024
Society and Change Are you aged 13-16? Are you interested in creatively exploring how we can work together towards a fairer and more sustainable future? In partnership with the National Saturday Club, the Society & Change Saturday Club...
Culture Monday: Spring Edition
Monday 25 March 2024
Manchester Museum opens its doors for a special tour aimed at people aged 50 and over in this age friendly Culture Monday. As the Museum is not open to the public on Mondays, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy the galleries at a quiet ti...
Pride Tours
Sunday 31 March - Sunday 25 August 2024
Celebrate identity, sexuality, gender and community with our regular Pride Tours of the museum. Join a member of our Visitor Team who will take you on a journey through the museum, bringing new voices to the collections. Presented through s...
Peter Rabbit Family Fun Day
Sunday 31 March - Monday 1 April 2024
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...
Climate Café
Wednesday 3 April 2024
Anxiety and unease caused by issues related to the climate and ecological crisis is profoundly affecting people's wellbeing and mental health. A recent survey revealed more than 60% of people aged 16-25 reported experiencing some form of cl...
Sikh Vaisakhi Celebration
Saturday 6 April 2024
In partnership with Manchester Sikh Foundation and Feed My City You are invited to a Sikh Vaisakhi celebration at Manchester Museum, in partnership with Manchester Sikh Foundation (Feed My City) on 6 April. The Museum event includes a Langa...
Behind the Scenes Tours
Wednesday 10 April - Wednesday 30 October 2024
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 19 April - Friday 1 November 2024
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...
Peppa Pig & Family Fun Day
Thursday 22 - Friday 23 August 2024
The East Lancashire Railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone's favourite cheeky little piggies. Come and meet Peppa and George at intervals throughout the day in the fantastic Bury Transport Museum. You can also take part in Peppa Pig's...
DMU Gala
Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 November 2024
The humble DMU takes the spotlight for this annual event at East Lancashire Railway. These diesel railcars may be small, but they arepacked with personality. Plans include a diesel locomotive-hauled "drag" and aride out past Heywood Station...