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Museum of Science and Industry

Revolution Manchester Themes

The Revolution Manchester Gallery is divided into six sections: Transport Revolutions, Computer Age, Engineering, Energy, Cottonopolis and Structure of Matter.  Each section tells a story running from the past to the future.  Links between the Revolution Manchester themes and our other galleries are shown on a vast 50-screen media wall. 

Transport Revolutions

Imagine a world without railways or aircraft and see how Manchester revolutionised the way we travel.

Computer Age

Use an iPad, today's must-have computer, to learn about the Baby, the world's first-stored program computer.

Engineering

Get a close-up view of Victorian machines that made modern mass manufacturing possible.

Energy

Play our nuclear fusion game and go one better than the 1954 Zeta generator built in Trafford Park.

Cottonopolis

Explore the story of the industry that made Manchester the world's first industrial city.

Structure of Matter

Discover how Manchester scientists helped to throw light on the mysteries of the invisible world.