Events List
Talk English Circle
FREE | Just drop in
TOP FLOOR
Join our welcoming Talk English Circles sessions, designed to help you build confidence in speaking English, develop new skills and meet other people.
SEND Live Animal Encounters
FREE | BOOK ONLINE
THE VIVARIUM, FLOOR 2
Specially for groups of students with special educational needs/disabilities, our Live Animal Encounters allow students to get up close to frogs, snakes and more from our amazing Vivarium.
Wellbeing Wednesday: Nature's Jewels
£2.88 | BOOK ONLINE
TOP FLOOR
A relaxed, therapeutic mixed art and craft workshop taking inspiration from some of the insects in our Entomology collection.
Upcycling Workshop with The Or Foundation
FREE | Book online
THE VIVARIUM, FLOOR 2
Specially for groups of students with special educational needs/disabilities, our Live Animal Encounters allow students to get up close to frogs, snakes and more from our amazing Vivarium.
Talk English Circle
FREE | JUST DROP IN
TOP FLOOR
Join our welcoming Talk English Circles sessions, designed to help you build confidence in speaking English, develop new skills and meet other people.
Talk English Circle
FREE | JUST DROP IN
TOP FLOOR
Join our welcoming Talk English Circles sessions, designed to help you build confidence in speaking English, develop new skills and meet other people.
Wellbeing Day
FREE | BOOK ONLINE
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
In celebration of World Wellbeing Week 2026, we warmly invite you to our free wellbeing day.
What's Found Under the Ground?
£250 | BOOK ONLINE
MUSEUM TAKEOVER FOR SCHOOLS
In this memorable, playful and action-packed full day in Manchester Museum, children will encounter scientists such as Palaeontologists, Archaeologists and Biologists to discover the fascinating real-world applications of their studies in school.
Timeless Bodies: Death, Grief and Healing Across Cultures
FREE | BOOK ONLINE
KANARIS THEATRE AND TOP FLOOR CLASSROOM
A two-day interdisciplinary workshop exploring how cultures across time have understood death, mourning, remembrance, and healing.
Creative writing workshop with Jenny Lau
FREE | BOOK ONLINE
TOP FLOOR CLASSROOM
Join Jenny Lau, author of An A–Z of Chinese Food (Recipes Not Included), for a unique and inspiring creative writing workshop.
SEND Live Animal Encounters
FREE | Book online
THE VIVARIUM, FLOOR 2
Specially for groups of students with special educational needs/disabilities, our Live Animal Encounters allow students to get up close to frogs, snakes and more from our amazing Vivarium.
Wellbeing Wednesday: Nature's Adornments
£2.88 | BOOK ONLINE
TOP FLOOR
A relaxed, therapeutic paper craft workshop, creatiung garlands and artworks based on buttercups and daisies.
Chai & Paint
FREE | BOOK ONLINE
TOP FLOOR
Join us for a relaxed Chai & Paint workshop celebrating South Asian Heritage Month, designed especially for older South Asian women.
Made in South Asia Games Night
FREE | JUST DROP IN
SOUTH ASIA GALLERY PROJECT SPACE
Made in South Asia Games Night is a regular Wednesday evening event exploring the South Asian origins of much-loved games like Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, and Carrom.
Wellbeing Wednesday: Nature's Ecosystem
£2.88 | BOOK ONLINE
TOP FLOOR
A relaxed, therapeutic art and craft workshop, using reusable modelling clay to create rainforest-inspired pieces.
Finds ID
FREE | JUST DROP IN
THE TOP FLOOR
Found an archaeological object in your garden, out walking, or metal detecting?
Come along to a finds day to learn more about your discovery and hand it in for recording with the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Finds ID
FREE | Just drop in
THE TOP FLOOR
Found an archaeological object in your garden, out walking, or metal detecting?
Come along to a finds day to learn more about your discovery and hand it in for recording with the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Help MUD make a community cookbook
FREE | JUST DROP IN
EXHIBITION HALL
50 years from now and it's 2076. Do we still use cookbooks? What would they look like? What will we be eating? and how?
Talk English Circle
FREE | Just drop in
TOP FLOOR
Join our welcoming Talk English Circles sessions, designed to help you build confidence in speaking English, develop new skills and meet other people.
Introductory tai chi qigong summer session
FREE | BOOK ONLINE
LEE KAI HUNG CHINESE CULTURE GALLERY, FLOOR 1
Enjoy the benefits of relaxed, free-flowing movement during our introductory tai chi qigong sessions aimed at people aged 50+.
Family-friendly Chinese Ink Painting
FREE | JUST DROP IN
TOP FLOOR
Try your hand at Chinese ink painting in one of our family-friendly sessions. We’re joining forces with Chinese Art Zone Manchester for a day-long celebration of this traditional artform, which will be perfect for families, art lovers and curious creatives of all ages.
Reuse and Recycle Crafts
FREE | JUST DROP IN
THE TOP FLOOR
Don’t chuck it away, put it to good use! Join us to get creative through fun craft activities using waste materials, inspired by our exhibition Human Natures.
Talk English Circle
FREE | Just drop in
TOP FLOOR
Join our welcoming Talk English Circles sessions, designed to help you build confidence in speaking English, develop new skills and meet other people.
Critical Conversations: Relooted Game
FREE | Book online
THE TOP FLOOR
Critical Conversations is a space for young people to explore museums, culture and heritage. In this session, play and discuss Relooted, an Afrofuturist heist game.
SEND Live Animal Encounters
FREE | Book online
THE VIVARIUM, FLOOR 2
Specially for groups of students with special educational needs/disabilities, our Live Animal Encounters allow students to get up close to frogs, snakes and more from our amazing Vivarium.
Talk English Circle
FREE | Just drop in
TOP FLOOR
Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Museum to practise speaking English and meet other people. Learn English, build confidence and join a friendly group exploring conversation, language skills and community connection.
Introductory tai chi qigong sessions
FREE | Book online
LEE KAI HUNG CHINESE CULTURE GALLERY, FLOOR 1
Enjoy the benefits of relaxed, free-flowing movement during our introductory tai chi qigong sessions aimed at people aged 50+.
Talk English Circle
FREE | Just drop in
TOP FLOOR
Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Museum to practise speaking English and meet other people. Learn English, build confidence and join a friendly group exploring conversation, language skills and community connection.
Wellbeing Wednesday: It's a long time from May to December!
FREE | Book online
THE TOP FLOOR
Don’t just count the days - make the days count! Come along and chat with our friends from Inner Space to think about the impact of the seasons on our sense of wellbeing.
Introductory tai chi qigong sessions
FREE | Book online
LEE KAI HUNG CHINESE CULTURE GALLERY, FLOOR 1
Enjoy the benefits of relaxed, free-flowing movement during our introductory tai chi qigong sessions aimed at people aged 50+.
What's Found Under the Ground?
£250 | Book online
MUSEUM TAKEOVER FOR SCHOOLS
In this memorable, playful and action-packed full day in Manchester Museum, children will encounter scientists such as Palaeontologists, Archaeologists and Biologists to discover the fascinating real-world applications of their studies in school.
Talk English Circle
FREE | Just drop in
TOP FLOOR
Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Museum to practise speaking English and meet other people. Learn English, build confidence and join a friendly group exploring conversation, language skills and community connection.
Introductory tai chi qigong sessions
FREE | Book online
LEE KAI HUNG CHINESE CULTURE GALLERY, FLOOR 1
Enjoy the benefits of relaxed, free-flowing movement during our introductory tai chi qigong sessions aimed at people aged 50+.
Chinese bottle painting workshop
FREE | Book online
LEE KAI HUNG CHINESE CULTURE GALLERY, FLOOR 1
Learn about the beautiful and intricate traditional painting technique for the inside of Chinese snuff bottles with artist Jianyong Guo. Then try it yourself.
Talk English Circle
FREE | Just drop in
TOP FLOOR
Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Museum to practise speaking English and meet other people. Learn English, build confidence and join a friendly group exploring conversation, language skills and community connection.
Wellbeing Wednesday: April showers bring May flowers!
£2 | Book online
THE TOP FLOOR
Inspired by the spring flowers in our botany collections, this is your chance to get creative and make your own herbarium sheet or botanical illustration.
Introductory tai chi qigong sessions
FREE | Book online
LEE KAI HUNG CHINESE CULTURE GALLERY, FLOOR 1
Enjoy the benefits of relaxed, free-flowing movement during our introductory tai chi qigong sessions aimed at people aged 50+.
Dadikwakwa-kwa Come Out to Play!
FREE | Book online
RESEARCH STUDIO, FLOOR 2
Enjoy a rare chance to play with collections that are on display, and connect with the spirits and ancestors of the Anindilyakwa People. Sessions will run at 2-3pm on Tuesday 7 April, Wednesday 8 April, Thursday 9 April, Tuesday 14 April, Wednesday 15 April and Thursday 16 April.
Clay Play
Free | Just drop in
THE TOP FLOOR
Mould, shape, and create your very own clay creations in our Clay Play craft activity. Sessions run 11am-1pm and 2-4pm, 14-17 April.
Dadikwakwa-kwa Come Out to Play!
FREE | Book online
RESEARCH STUDIO, FLOOR 2
Enjoy a rare chance to play with collections that are on display, and connect with the spirits and ancestors of the Anindilyakwa People. Sessions will run at 2-3pm on Tuesday 7 April, Wednesday 8 April, Thursday 9 April, Tuesday 14 April, Wednesday 15 April and Thursday 16 April.
Clay Play
Free | Just drop in
THE TOP FLOOR
Mould, shape, and create your very own clay creations in our Clay Play craft activity. Sessions run 11am-1pm and 2-4pm, 7-10 April.
Talk English Circle
FREE | Just drop in
TOP FLOOR
Come along to Talk English Circles at Manchester Museum to practise speaking English and meet other people. Learn English, build confidence and join a friendly group exploring conversation, language skills and community connection.
Gender and the Roles We're Shaped By
FREE | Book online
SOUTH ASIA GALLERY, FLOOR 1
Manchester Museum is pleased to host South Asian Heritage Trust for the third session in their Listening Circle series. This month’s theme explores gender roles and expectations within our families and communities.
Wellbeing Wednesday: Spring into action!
£2 | Book online
THE TOP FLOOR
Spring into action with this still life drawing and doodling activity inspired by the March Hare. You’ll get to take your sketch book home with you!
Introductory tai chi qigong sessions
FREE | Book online
CHINESE CULTURE GALLERY, FLOOR 1
Enjoy the benefits of relaxed, free-flowing movement during our introductory tai chi qigong sessions aimed at people aged 50+.
Introductory tai chi qigong sessions
FREE | Book online
CHINESE CULTURE GALLERY, FLOOR 1
Enjoy the benefits of relaxed, free-flowing movement during our introductory tai chi qigong sessions aimed at people aged 50+.
What's Found Under the Ground?
£250 | Book online
In this memorable, playful and action-packed full day in Manchester Museum, children will encounter scientists such as Palaeontologists, Archaeologists and Biologists to discover the fascinating real-world applications of their studies in school.