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Exhibitions and events

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Museum Makes...

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

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: 27 Jul 2023
  • Location: The Top Floor, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Dab Hands Craft Workshop

Museum Meets...

Museum Meets gives you the opportunity to meet and hear from extraordinary and inspiring people.

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 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Tuesday - Friday during term time.

  • Tickets: Free, drop in event
  • Date: 20 Feb 2023 -29 Dec 2023
  • Location: Vivarium, Floor 2, Manchester Museum

Meet the Keeper

Meet the Author and Writer Anita Sethi

Join author and writer, Anita Sethi on a journey through the natural world. You’ll learn how to observe and describe the natural world through creative writing.

  • Tickets: Free, book tickets
  • Date: 24 Jun 2023
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Meet the Author and Writer Anita Sethi

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

Climate Café

The aim is to get more people talking about climate change, providing a welcoming and supportive space to share our feelings. Everyone is invited to participate, whether you are involved in climate action or not.

  • Tickets: Free, book tickets
  • Date: 5 Jul 2023
  • Location: Museum Café, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Climate Café

Dab Hands: Exhibition tour with the artist, Lucy Burscough

Join Lucy Burscough, Manchester Museum's Artist in Residence, for a tour of the Dab Hands exhibition.

  • Tickets: Free, no booking necessary
  • Date: 5 Jul 2023
  • Location: The Top Floor, Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Dab Hands: Exhibition tour with the artist, Lucy Burscough

Meet the Curator

Join Dr Njabulo Chipangura, Curator of Living Cultures and find out more about how we care for objects by building active collaborative provenance research with diaspora and descendant communities. 

  • Tickets: Free
  • Date: 13 Jul 2023
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Meet the Curator

Museum Wonders..

Museum Wonders brings you opportunities to embrace your curiosity, get stuck in and have fun with objects, and appreciate the joy and wonder of the museum.

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

Lightning Talks

Join a member of the Visitor Team for our 5-minute Lightning Talks as they share the incredible stories behind the objects displayed in our new spaces.

  • Tickets: Free, drop in
  • Date: 9 May 2023 -11 Jun 2023
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Lightning Talks

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: 9 Jun 2023
  • Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Finds ID

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