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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.
Travel back to the Manchester where Rolls met Royce and Ford set up its first European car factory.
From the wax cylinder to the Walkman, find out how talking machines revolutionised the world of work and play.
Find out what we've got in store for our Main Building, which is due to change radically over the next few months.
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!
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.
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.