Events List
MIXED? exhibition
FREE | JUST DROP IN
THE CARLTON CLUB, WHALLEY RANGE
MIXED? showcases a collection of collages created during workshops for people who identify as/with mixed-race at Manchester Museum led by artist Michelle Olivier.
Grand Raksha Bandhan Celebration
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LIVING WORLDS
Living Worlds will play host to a Grand Raksha Bandhan celebration at the culimination of a four-month programme by local community organisation Sangha, titled 'Connected Beginnings'.
Human Natures Late
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EXHIBITION HALL
Mark the final week of our temporary exhibition Human Natures with an evening of activity centred around inspiring research.
Hiroshima Commemoration
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LIVING WORLDS AND THE TOP FLOOR
Join Manchester’s annual commemoration of the Hiroshima and Nagaski atomic weapon attacks and civilian victims of war and terrorism.
Young People Moving Through Manchester
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MAIN HALL
A mixed-media art exhibition created by young people at 42nd Street and The Horsfall. It shares stories of journeys, barriers, freedom, frustration and imagination, offering honest and creative reflections on how transport shapes everyday life.
Punjab Registers: Sharing the Stories for Evermore
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KANARIS THEATRE
An evening of discussion and remembrance, raising awareness of the ‘Punjab Registers’, a significant initiative that commemorates the contribution and sacrifice of Punjabi soldiers during the World Wars.
The Contributions of North West Nurses to NHS Health and Social Care
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KANARIS THEATRE AND SOUTH ASIA GALLERY
Celebrate the start of South Asian Heritage Month and the South Asia Gallery’s new installation, marking the contribution of nurses from across South Asia to nursing in the UK.
Igbo Arts & Culture Day
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ACROSS THE MUSEUM
Igbo Arts & Culture Day, hosted at Manchester Museum and delivered by the Igbo Community Greater Manchester (ICM), celebrates the richness and contemporary relevance of Igbo heritage.
Pinc College summer exhibition
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MAIN HALL
A celebration of the work Pinc College students have created over the past year. An independent Specialist College for Creative Studies, Pinc College is based on the Museum’s Top Floor.
Culture Monday: Human Natures Edition
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EXHIBITION HALL
Experience the Museum at a quiet time and visit our brand new temporary exhibition Human Natures in this Age Friendly Culture Monday aimed at people aged 50 and over.
Universally Manchester Festival
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ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER CAMPUS
This vibrant free one-day festival is packed with fun, interactive activities for all ages. Universally Manchester is The University of Manchester’s community festival and, whether you’re curious about the latest scientific discoveries or passionate about arts and culture, there’s something for everyone.
Human Natures launch event
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EXHIBITION HALL, GROUND FLOOR
Join us to celebrate Earth Day and get a first look at our new exhibition, Human Natures. We’ll have a variety of fun activities inspired by the exhibition and our incredible planet.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
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ACROSS THE MUSEUM
Celebrate difference and explore the skills and talents of neurodivergent people during a day of special events. Join activities led by Pinc College students in the day before an evening of calm, sensory fun.