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Events and exhibitions

Pre-booking tickets is recommended to guarantee entry to events and exhibitions.

*Exhibitions*

Exhibitions and displays explore the richness of our world and our past, present and future.

Golden Mummies of Egypt

This stunning exhibition offers unparalleled access to our world-class Egypt and Sudan collections.

  • Tickets: Free
  • Date: 18 Feb 2023 -14 Apr 2024
  • Location: Exhibition Hall, ground floor

Golden Mummies of Egypt

Carbon Ruins

Carbon Ruins is an exhibition, set in the year 2050 when we have reached zero carbon. Pupils and students from across Manchester have selected 12 objects from today that would be displayed in the Carbon Ruins exhibition.

  • Tickets: Free, no booking required
  • Date: 18 Jul 2023 -31 Mar 2024
  • Location: Research Gallery, Floor 2, Manchester Museum

Carbon Ruins

Send a Smile

Decorate a postcard and make someone smile! An installation celebrating the power of connection and creativity in difficult times.

  • Tickets: Free, drop in
  • Date: 19 Mar 2024 -26 Mar 2024
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Send a Smile

*Highlights in March*

Student Social: Golden Night

  • Tickets: Free, booking advised
  • Date: 13 Mar 2024
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Student Social: Golden Night

Gaia Vince in conversation

  • Tickets: £12/£10
  • Date: 19 Mar 2024
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Gaia Vince in conversation

Iftar at the Museum

  • Tickets: Sold out
  • Date: 21 Mar 2024
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Iftar at the Museum

Culture Monday: Spring edition

Manchester Museum opens its doors for a special tour aimed at people aged 50 and over in this age friendly Culture Monday.

  • Tickets: Free, fully booked
  • Date: 25 Mar 2024
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Culture Monday: Spring edition

Museum Lates: Youth Takeover

  • Tickets: Free, booking advised
  • Date: 27 Mar 2024
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Museum Lates: Youth Takeover

*Spring 2024*

Pride Tours

Join us for our regular Pride Tours of Manchester Museum - our Visitor Team will take you on a journey through the museum, bringing new voices to the collections.

  • Tickets: Free, drop-in event
  • Date: 26 Nov 2023 -25 Aug 2024
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Pride Tours

Climate Café

The aim is to get more people talking about climate change, providing a welcoming and supportive space to share our feelings. Everyone is invited to participate, whether you are involved in climate action or not.

  • Tickets: £5
  • Date: 6 Dec 2023 -3 Apr 2024
  • Location: Museum Café, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Climate Café

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