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*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: Main Hall, ground floor

Send a Smile

Wild

Our bold new exhibition, opening on 5 June 2024, looks at how we can go 'wild' to tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis.

  • Tickets: Free, booking required
  • Date: 5 Jun 2024 -1 Jun 2025
  • Location: Exhibition Hall, ground floor

Wild

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