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Coronation Street star David Neilson, who plays train enthusiast Roy Cropper in the ITV-Granada series, got a ride on the Museum’s replica 19th century Planet steam train this week, to celebrate his new position as honorary member of MOSI.
In association with the Institute of Medical Illustrators, Body Worlds 4 will be offering a rare opportunity to sketch the human body as it hosts two special artists' nights on the 22nd and 29th July 2008.
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From cottage industry to Cottonopolis, discover how the textile industry shaped modern Manchester.
Travel back to the Manchester where Rolls met Royce and Ford set up its first European car factory.
Trace the history of the gas industry, from baking coal in retort ovens to piping natural gas ashore.
Celebrate the festive season in one of Manchester's most atmospheric locations as MOSI hosts a traditional Victorian Christmas.
28th July 2008 - 4th January 2009
Help MOSI celebrate 25 years on the Liverpool Road Station site.
12th June 2007 - 31st December 2009
Daily demonstrations of items from one of the world's largest collections of working steam mill engines that powered industry and helped shape our modern world.
Support your heritage and play a part in the future of MOSI by joining the new membership scheme.