Manchester Museum’s mission is to build understanding between cultures and a more sustainable world, aiming to be the most inclusive, caring and imaginative place you’ll ever visit. We’re proud to be part of the University of Manchester, and a commitment to learning underpins everything we do.
Two years on from our major values-led redevelopment, we’re already seeing extraordinary change. Our visitor numbers have almost doubled, the people moving through our galleries now reflect the communities outside our doors and the Museum has just won European Museum of the Year 2025 for ‘reimagining its mission, acknowledging and addressing its complex history…creating a truly inclusive space where all individuals can see themselves represented and reflected’
We are now looking ahead, shaping our next decade, and we want to do it with you. Over the coming months we’ll be talking with a range of people on the next stage of our journey, from longstanding friends and partners to people who’ve never visited us before. By sharing your thoughts you’ll help ensure we’re listening to a diverse range of perspectives and responding to the needs of everybody.