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Museum Lates...

Museum Lates gives you time to experience the awe and wonder of the museum after hours, and celebrates the work of  extraordinary artists, musicians, performers, writers and more.

Meet the Historian and Broadcaster Dan Snow

Join TV historian Dan Snow in conversation with Curator of Egypt and Sudan Dr Campbell Price to ask why 'Ancient Egypt' is the subject of so much public fascination - and so many TV documentaries.

  • Tickets: Free, book tickets
  • Date: 28 Jun 2023
  • Location: Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum

Meet the Historian and Broadcaster Dan Snow

True Form presents ‘Request Line’

Come along to the launch of the True Form vinyl archive ‘Request Line’ installation in the South Asia Gallery performance space. This is the opening event for South Asian Heritage Month, and as well as the installation, which consists of videos, animations, archival imagery, listening stations, the launch night will also include talks and music.

  • Date: 19 Jul 2023
  • Location: South Asia Gallery, Manchester Museum

True Form presents ‘Request Line’

South Asia Film Club

The South Asia Gallery is all about storytelling, promoting alternative perspectives and hidden or unusual narratives. Over South Asian Heritage Month we will showcase thought-provoking films to celebrate and share South Asia film and cinema.

  • Tickets: Free, book tickets
  • Date: 26 Jul 2023 -9 Aug 2023
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

South Asia Film Club

Museum Makes...

Museum Makes means getting hands on. We host writing workshops, dance classes, arts and crafts activities and more.

Introductory Taichi Qigong Sessions

As part of our Age Friendly Programme, we are hosting an introductory series of Taichi Qigong sessions aimed at people aged 50 and over.

  • Tickets: Free, book tickets
  • Date: 23 Mar 2023 -8 Jun 2023
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Introductory Taichi Qigong Sessions

Become a Dab Hand at… Printmaking

Become a Dab Hand at Printmaking. An introduction to lino printing, illustrated by museum objects. Learn to all you need to know to print your own unique tote bag. 

  • Tickets: Ticketed, £10
  • Date: 7 Jun 2023
  • Location: The Top Floor, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Become a Dab Hand at… Printmaking

Become a Dab Hand at… Still Life Drawing

Become a Dab Hand at Still Life Drawing. Learn techniques to select, arrange and draw grouped objects. 

  • Tickets: Ticketed, £10
  • Date: 14 Jun 2023
  • Location: The Top Floor, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Become a Dab Hand at… Still Life Drawing

Become a Dab Hand at… Wet Felting

Become a Dab Hand at Wet Felting. An introduction to wet-felting, using fascinating museum objects. Learn everything you need to know to felt decorative plants and flowers.

  • Tickets: Ticketed, £10
  • Date: 21 Jun 2023
  • Location: The Top Floor, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Become a Dab Hand at… Wet Felting

Become a Dab Hand at… Macrame

An introduction to macrame, illustrated by museum objects made using similar techniques. Make your own plant pot holder to take home. 

  • Tickets: Ticketed, £10
  • Date: 28 Jun 2023
  • Location: The Top Floor, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Become a Dab Hand at… Macrame

Dab Hands Craft Workshop

Have a go at some of our ‘Dab Hands’ themed craft activities with our artist in residence, Lucy Burscough, and find out more about the Dab Hands exhibition.

  • Tickets: Free, drop in
  • Date: 25 Jul 2023
  • Location: The Top Floor, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Dab Hands Craft Workshop

Summer of Stories

This summer, we’re all about the stories! Every weekday you come into the museum over the school summer holidays, you’ll find creative hands-on activities, inspired by the stories and objects behind the objects and exhibitions in the museum.

  • Tickets: Free, drop in
  • Date: 25 Jul 2023 -31 Aug 2023
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Summer of Stories

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