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Museum of Science and Industry

What's On

Discover the amazing events, activities and exhibitions happening at MOSI this season.  From our latest Special Exhibition, The Making of MOSI, which celebrates 25 years at the Museum's present site, to our regular programme of science shows and textiles demonstrations, you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy.

There are events at MOSI every day, although some specific activities only happen at weekends and during school holidays. Holiday dates are detailed below to help plan your visit.

Summer Holidays 21 July – 29 August                                       Bank Holiday 25 August

Every effort has been made to ensure that details are correct at time of issue. The Museum reserves the right to alter the events programme at any time. Click on the calendar below or download our latest What's On guide.

    

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Xperiment

August 20th

Fun for all the family in our hands-on science gallery.

Engines at Work

August 20th

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.

People's History Museum at MOSI

August 20th

Come and see a selection of the People's History Museum's fascinating exhibits in their temporary home at MOSI.

Ancoats: Manchester's Little Italy

February 08th - January 25th

To celebrate the completion of our Histories Revealed oral history project, this fascinating exhibition focuses on Ancoats, an area once populated by large numbers of Italian immigrants and the birth place of the modern day North West ice cream industry.

Manchester Mills

August 20th

Follow the thread of Manchester's cotton industry as thunderous original machinery spins and weaves cotton into cloth in this fascinating demonstration.

The Making of MOSI - 25th Anniversary Exhibition

July 28th - January 04th

Help MOSI celebrate 25 years on the Liverpool Road Station site.

Italian Wine Tasting Evening

August 20th

To celebrate the extension of our popular exhibition, Ancoats: Manchester’s Little Italy, the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) will be hosting an Italian Wine Tasting Evening on Thursday 28 August.

Engineer Eric’s Difficult Day

August 23rd

Discover how a steam locomotive works by helping Engineer Eric and Forgetful Fireman Fred to get Pender started.

Science Shows

August 23rd

Join us for 30 minutes of fun-packed entertainment, as we explore many different scientific topics in our family science shows.

Planetarium Shows - The Night Sky

August 23rd

A fascinating view of the stars and planets.

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