FREE | Drop in
BELONGING GALLERY, FLOOR 1
Hear stories from the Anindilyakwa People or Warnumamalya (true people), who are the Traditional Owners of the Groote archipelago off the north coast of Australia.
FREE | Drop in
RESEARCH GALLERY, FLOOR 2
From tarot cards to uranium glass, from paper dresses to futuristic games, how have people from 1900 to the present tried to glimpse, design, or control what comes next?
FREE | Booking open soon
EXHIBITION HALL, GROUND FLOOR
Are we losing our connection with nature? Modern life can make it easy to forget people are part of the natural world and that the actions we take can have impacts that we don’t even see.
£5 | BOOK ONLINE
BELONGING GALLERY
Within Manchester Museum’s collection of 4.5 million objects, stories unfold across millennia. Join a member of our Visitor Team on a family-friendly highlights tour and discover the objects that have inspired curiosity for over 100 years.
FREE | Just drop in
Pop along to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) pop-up stall to get involved in fun activities, while discovering more about their work and how you can get involved.
FREE | Just drop in
ACROSS THE MUSEUM
Immerse yourself in the energy, richness and vibrancy of African culture when Manchester Museum celebrates Africa Day. Experience African music, dance, fashion and food, while learning about Africa’s story through talks, workshops and opportunities to engage with African items cared for by the Museum.
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.
FREE | Book online
KANARIS THEATRE, FLOOR 2
Join the Museum’s Curator of Egypt and Sudan, Dr Campbell Price to explore research on the human face from art, medicine and engineering perspectives.
FREE | Just drop in
THE TOP FLOOR
Get involved in fun, family-friendly activities and find out more about Friends of the Earth’s Right to a Heathy Environment campaign at their pop-up stall throughout May half term.
£15 | Book online
WALKING TOUR
Discover the secrets of Oxford Road and take a trip through world-changing moments in Manchester’s past with Blue Badge Guide Jonathan Schofield.
FREE | Just drop in
Pop along to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) pop-up stall to get involved in fun activities, while discovering more about their work and how you can get involved.
FREE | Just drop in
ACROSS THE MUSEUM
Discover one of the most important festivals in the Buddhist calendar and join the celebrations during Vesak at your Museum.
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.
FREE | Book online
LOCATION TBC
As part of Jewish Culture Month, join textile designer Francesca Kletz to learn about Jewish traditions and symbolism while creating your own personalised Challah cover.
£15 | Book online
WALKING TOUR
Discover the secrets of Oxford Road and take a trip through world-changing moments in Manchester’s past with Blue Badge Guide Jonathan Schofield.
FREE | Book online
How do you feel about the climate crisis? Do you find it’s difficult to talk about it? Join us in a welcoming space for people of all ages to get together and talk about the climate crisis.
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+.
FREE | BOOK ONLINE
RESEARCH STUDIO, FLOOR 2
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution did not emerge in isolation. This talk will focus in on the social, political and scientific climate of the mid 19th century and how this impacted on Darwin’s early life and studies.
FREE | JUST DROP IN
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.
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.
Our spaces are your canvas, so let your imagination run wild.
We’re always excited to hear new ideas for events at the Museum, whether it’s something calm and cosy or as awe-inspiring as our tremendous T. rex Stan.
If you have an event proposal that fits with our mission and values, we’d be excited to hear it.
