Please note that Xperiment, our hands-on science centre, is currently closed due to the redevelopment of Main Building. It is scheduled to reopen later this year. Please note that the Textiles Gallery will also be closed from 13 September to 8 October inclusive as part of the building work. For full details of this exciting project, click here. We are currently experiencing a problem with our What's On? search facility (both for dates and ages), and are working hard to get this fixed as soon as possible. Please click through to the main listing for each event for full details, and to ensure that it is definitely taking place on the day of your visit. Although every effort has been made to ensure that details on the website are up-to-date, the Museum reserves the right to alter the events programme at any time.
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Take a ride on our exciting motion simulator, Morphis.
Come along to our brand new 4D theatre - the best 4D attraction around! Charges apply.
Follow the thread of Manchester's cotton industry as thunderous original machinery spins and weaves cotton into cloth in this fascinating demonstration. Please note that the Textiles Gallery will be closed from 13 September to 8 October inclusive as part of the Main Building redevelopment work, so the demonstrations below will unfortunately not be taking place during this time.
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. Unfortunately we have no steam in the Power Hall at the moment, so these demonstrations are currently on hold.
Learn more about one of the many engines on display from one of our experienced Presenters. Unfortunately we have no steam in the Power Hall at the moment, so these demonstrations are currently on hold.
Uncover the genius behind Da Vinci’s amazing inventions, drawings and paintings - exhibition now extended!
Spend a day with everyone's favourite tank engine. A fun-filled day out for all the family! Charges apply.