February
Thurs 3 Feb / 12.30-1.15pm
Fern hunting in China
There are 1500 species of ferns in Yunnan Province, China, compared to 50 in Britain. Join Yvonne Golding for an illustrated account of the recent British Pteridological Society expedition to China. Part of our CHINA: JOURNEY TO THE EAST exhibition.
Book on 0161 275 2648, free, adults and older children
Showcase lecture
Wed 9 Feb / 3-4.30pm
Cursus awareness: the other Stonehenge monument
Mark Anstee, Leverhulme Artist in Residence in Archaeology.
Drop-in, free, adults
Big Saturday
Sat 12 Feb / 11am-4pm
Happiness
Play, creativity and colours can all be linked to a happy state of mind. Play in our giant playroom, write poetry, create peace cranes, watch family friendly films, take part in colour and mineral association activities and follow our Health Rocks trail (looking at how the Museum could contribute to your five a day activities to protect your wellbeing). Toddlertastic (from the Whitworth Art Gallery) will be making a special visit to the Museum.
Most activities are free and drop-in. Some activities may need to be booked on the day and may cost up to £1.50. All ages
Tues 22 Feb / 12.30-1.30pm
Confucius Institute China talk: China and its neighbours
With Professor William Callahan, The University of Manchester. While many talk about China as a new global power, the People's Republic of China is most active with its neighbours in East, South East and Central Asia. This talk will explore China's historical relations with its surrounding countries to see how that is shaping China's new leadership in the region. Professor William Callahan is Professor of International Politics and China Studies at The University of Manchester and Co-Director of the British Inter-university China Centre, Oxford. Part of a series of monthly talks by The Confucius Institute and part of our CHINA: JOURNEY TO THE EAST exhibition.
Book on 0161 275 2648, free, adults and older children
Feb half term
Mon 21-Fri 25 Feb / 11am-4pm
Year of the Rabbit
It is said that people born in the Year of the Rabbit are creative, compassionate and sensitive. Identify and make your Chinese Zodiac animal. Part of our CHINA: JOURNEY TO THE EAST exhibition.
Most activities are free and drop-in. Some activities may need to be booked on the day and may cost up to £1.50. All ages
Thurs 24 Feb / 12-3pm
The Ancients
Step back in time and meet our ancient ancestors by helping decorate our cave with a cave painting or by designing your own stone circle. Linked to the BBC’s Hands On History-The Ancients and the Museum’s Stonehenge: henge diggers exhibition.
Drop-in, free, all ages
Fri 25 Feb / 11am-12pm
Magic Carpet: Year of the Rabbit
Meet mummy, daddy and baby rabbits in this storytelling and activity session for under 5s.
Book on 0161 275 2648 (from 18 Feb), £1 per child, under 5s and their families/carers
Fri 25 Feb / 2-3pm
Family Friendly Film screening
Watch short animated films about family life in Manchester and stories, including Harry the Dirty Dog and Where the Wild Things Are.
Book on the day, free, over 4s and their families/carers
