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Museum of Science and Industry

Da Vinci - The Genius

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MOSI is open every day 10.00am to 5.00pm
(except 24 - 26 Dec & 1 Jan)

Entry to our permanent galleries is FREE for everyone. Please note that Xperiment, our hands-on science centre, is currently closed as part of the Main Building redevelopment work. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please note that Deansgate and Liverpool Road will be closed from 9am until 5pm on 1 August. Water Street will be open as usual.

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LatestPeter Craven bike on display ahead of award

One of the bikes ridden by Speedway World Champion Peter Craven will be on display at MOSI this week ahead of the annual Peter Craven Memorial Trophy event at Bellevue Speedway on 2 August.

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Welcome to MOSI

Located on the historic site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, housed in five listed buildings, MOSI’s amazing galleries and outstanding collections tell the story of Manchester’s scientific and industrial past, present and future.

Explore MOSI

Rail Transport

Learn how Manchester steamed ahead with the world's first passenger railway and exported locomotives worldwide.

Telegraphy and Telephony

From Morse to mobile, discover how the phone suddenly began to dominate our lives.

About Us

Main Building Redevelopment

Find out what we've got in store for our Main Building, which is due to change radically over the next few months.

What’s On

Heroes of Transport Festival

7th - 8th August

Free fun for all the family with our great transport festival.

Meet the...Summer Programme

Runs weekly

Learn more about all things science and engineering this summer! See individual event listings for more details.

Venue Hire

Christmas Parties 2010

Click here to find out how MOSI can make your Christmas one to remember!