Events List
Play Day
FREE | JUST DROP IN
ACROSS THE MUSEUM
National Play Day is a celebration of children’s right to play, and the vital benefits of play for children’s health, happiness and creativity. Join us for a medley of playful activities popping up around the Museum.
Bugtastic!
FREE | JUST DROP IN
TOP FLOOR
Dive into a summer of creativity, discovery and hands-on fun with Bugtastic! Weekdays from Tuesday 21 July to Friday 28 August.
Dino Den
FREE | Just drop in
Dive into the Dino Den throughout February half-term and celebrate the final week of our fun, family-friendly exhibition Triceratops:Eat, Roam, Repeat.
Dino Draw-athon
FREE | Just drop in
To celebrate National Draw a Dinosaur Day, we’re inviting you to fill our Fossils and Dinosaur Gallery with amazing illustrations. Let’s see how many we can hang!
A Christmas With a Dino Difference
FREE | Just drop in
Join us for pop-up carol performances by The University of Manchester Music Society, the chance to take your festive selfies with Stan the T. rex dressed in his Santa hat, and opportunities to get crafty, making your very own clay dino decorative keepsakes to take home and cherish.
PAGES
£12/£6 | Book online.
LIVING WORLDS
PAGES is a joyous celebration of beer and books, bringing some of the UK’s top writing talent, together with a trio of its best craft breweries. The evening combines insightful author talks with limited-edition beers served by Track, Beak and Verdant.