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Take a look at the Manchester-made aircraft, cars and bikes that changed the way we travel.

From talking to texting, find out how our communication systems evolved.

Be electrified by the story of the power that we take for granted.

Discover what an intelligent pig and a hair dryer have in common.

Learn about the railway that shaped the history of our site.

Discover how Manchester changed from a Roman outpost to an international city.

Let Dalton, Joule, Rutherford and Lovell show how their discoveries changed our understanding of the world.

Experience the heat, sounds, sights and smells of our working engines.

Be amazed by the examples of Manchester's revolutionary discoveries, inventions and innovations showcased in our newest gallery.

See the machines that made Manchester cottons famous worldwide.

Get up close and personal with a walk-through Victorian sewer!

Immerse yourself in the life of the 1830 Warehouse.