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Three pioneering Manchester scientists from the past will be performing acapella renditions about their work, at MOSI over the next week, as part of a programme of free family events for February half term (13-21 February).
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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, present and future.
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.
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.
Runs weekends and holidays
Take a ride behind our replica of Robert Stephenson’s 1830 Planet locomotive. Departing from the Station Platform at regular intervals until autumn 2010.
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.