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Exhibitions and events

Pre-booking tickets is recommended to guarantee entry to events and exhibitions.

*Exhibitions*

Exhibitions and displays explore the richness of our world and our past, present and future.

Golden Mummies of Egypt

This stunning exhibition offers unparalleled access to our world-class Egypt and Sudan collections.

  • Tickets: Free
  • Date: 18 Feb 2023 -14 Apr 2024
  • Location: Exhibition Hall, ground floor

Golden Mummies of Egypt

Carbon Ruins

  • Tickets: Free, no booking required
  • Date: 18 Jul 2023 -31 Dec 2023
  • Location: Research Gallery, Floor 2, Manchester Museum

Carbon Ruins

*Highlights in December*

Stan’s Secret Santa

  • Tickets: Drop in during opening hours to donate gifts
  • Date: 5 Dec 2023 -8 Dec 2023
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Stan’s Secret Santa

Festive Fun at the Museum

  • Tickets: Free, drop in
  • Date: 13 Dec 2023
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Festive Fun at the Museum

*Winter 2023*

Golden Mummies Tours

Join a member of our Visitor Team for an exhibition tour as they share some of the highlights and the stories behind the objects.

  • Tickets: Free, drop-in event
  • Date: 2 Nov 2023 -31 Dec 2023
  • Location: Exhibition Hall, Manchester Museum

Golden Mummies Tours

Highlights Tours

Join one of our Visitor Team who will share a selection of the museum's stories that have captured the imagination of staff and visitors for over 100 years.

  • Tickets: Free, no booking required
  • Date: 2 Nov 2023 -31 Dec 2023
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Highlights Tours

Olympias Music Foundation – Learn to Play Orchestra

Every Saturday, at 11am, the Kanaris Lecture Theatre at the museum comes alive with the sounds of the Olympias Music Foundation (OMF) Orchestra. Guided by the wonderful Jess Hayes, these young musicians are unleashing their creativity and learning how to play together as an ensemble.

  • Tickets: Enrol with Olympias Music Foundation
  • Date: 4 Nov 2023 -16 Dec 2023
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Olympias Music Foundation – Learn to Play Orchestra

Meet the Keeper

Not many museums care for live animals, but our Vivarium has for over 30 years! Meet the Keeper is an opportunity to chat with our amphibian specialists and learn more about the vital conservation, research, and education work of our live animals. Drop in to the Vivarium between 3-3.30pm Tuesday - Friday during term time.

  • Tickets: Free, drop in event
  • Date: 9 Nov 2023 -29 Dec 2023
  • Location: Vivarium, Floor 2, Manchester Museum

Meet the Keeper

Finds ID

Found an archaeological object in your garden, out walking, or metal detecting? Come along to a finds day to learn more about your discovery with the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

  • Tickets: Free, drop in
  • Date: 10 Nov 2023 -9 Feb 2024
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Finds ID

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