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Help us create a future where people and planet can thrive.

Manchester Museum is on a mission to become the most imaginative, inclusive, and caring museum that you will ever visit. Our commitment to building understanding between cultures and a more sustainable world underpins everything we do. From thought-provoking exhibitions and uplifting events, to pioneering research, and our engagement programmes which inspire thousands of school children and families every year.

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of supporters like you. Your donation could help us to preserve our world-class collection of 4.5 million objects, captivate new audiences, and spark curiosity and joy across our community.

Together, we can build a museum – and a future – where everyone belongs.

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Thank you to all our current supporters whose generosity makes our work possible.

“Of all the places I’ve visited in Manchester, this is the only place I’ve felt I’ve belonged – and it’s free! All different cultures, friendly staff everywhere I went.” 
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More ways to support Manchester Museum…

Whichever way you choose to support us, you’ll be inspiring future generations, bringing engaging exhibitions and events to life, and helping us use our collections to build global partnerships and tell important stories. 

The Giving Collective


Discover the difference you could make by becoming a member of The Giving Collective, an extraordinary group of individuals making a transformational impact on our work.

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Corporate support


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Align your business with Manchester Museum and enjoy an exclusive relationship with one of the city’s best-loved and most socially-responsible museums.

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Leave a gift in your will

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Every object in our collection is somebody’s legacy. Leaving a legacy costs you nothing now but could mean a great deal to us in the future.

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