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Da Vinci - The Genius

Admission

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.

Museum Information

Xperiment is now closed as a result of the exciting redevelopment work taking place in Main Building. It is due to reopen in summer 2010. Recharge Coffee Shop is also closed; however, the Loft Café is still open as usual for hot meals and other refreshments. The MOSI Gift Shop has now moved to the Air & Space Hall until later in the year when it will move back to Main Building.

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NewMOSI appoints new director

Tony Hill has been appointed as MOSI’s new director, to replace the outgoing director Steve Davies.

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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.

Explore MOSI

Road Transport

Travel back to the Manchester where Rolls met Royce and Ford set up its first European car factory.

Sound Recording

From the wax cylinder to the Walkman, find out how talking machines revolutionised the world of work and play.

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 Manchester

13th - 21st February

Come along to MOSI this February half-term and learn more about some of the many people who helped put Manchester on the map. With lots of hands-on activities for all the family, you might have to come back to do them all!

From Gunpowder to Space Rockets: The China Space Programme

30th January - 7th August

Come and see this exciting new exhibition which showcases China’s space race and the history of aerospace exploration from ancient China through to the present day.

Venue Hire

Weddings at MOSI

Located on the site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, MOSI’s amazing galleries can provide a stunning backdrop for your special day.