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2024 Banner Exhibition
Come face to face with a colourful selection of historic and contemporary banners, the handiwork of those who fought for the rights we have today
When: Until 30th Dec '24
Address: PHM{c} Left Bank{c} Spinningfields M3 3ER
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150 Years of History
Shaare Tefillah, our beautiful synagogue building, opened in May 1874. This year, we're celebrating its 150th birthday. So join us to see our new temporary exhibition, sharing the story of this fascinating building and its community
When: Until 31st Dec '24
Address: 190 Cheetham Hill Rd{c} Cheetham Hill M8 8LW
Website: More information... Twitter: @mcrjewishmuseum -
The 'Death' of the Life Room
Set against the backdrop of the 1950s this display highlights challenges faced by the life room tradition from the mid-20th century. Until 12 January 2025
When: Until 12th Jan '25
Address: The Whitworth{c} Oxford Rd{c} Manchester M15 6ER
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Unpicking Couture
The two main themes of the show are: investigating the links between fashion and emotions, in the form of dopamine dressing which encourages dressing for joy, and focusing on repair and restoration, inviting us to consider the lifecycle of a garment and the way it is valued and cared for
When: 21st July - 12 Jan '25
Address: Manchester Art Gallery{c} Mosley St M2 3JL
Website: More information... Twitter: @mcrartgallery -
MARKERS
MARKERS brings together nine commissioned pieces of artwork from Manchester-based artists who have each selected a hero from the footballing world to honour
When: Until 31st Jan '25
Address: Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens{c} Todd St{c} Manchester M4 3BG
Website: More information... Twitter: @footballmuseum -
Shirley Craven
An exhibition of vivid, colour-filled textiles by post-war designer Shirley Craven. Craven's bold abstract textiles are displayed together for the first time in over 60 years. Until 11 May 2025
When: Until 11th May '25
Address: The Whitworth{c} Oxford Rd{c} Manchester M15 6ER
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Wild
A bold new exhibition, opening on 5 June 2024, looks at how we can go 'wild' to tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis
When: Until 1st June '25
Address: University Of{c} Oxford Rd{c} Manchester M13 9PL
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The Lost Worlds of Ray Harryhausen
Creatures, Martians and Myths. An exclusive dive into the extraordinary career of visionary animation and special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen
When: 26th Oct - 4th Jan '25
Address: Water Side Arts{c} Waterside Plaza{c} Trafford M33 7ZF
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Out of the Crate
Out of the Crate delves into the un-tapped history of the collection. This is an opportunity to investigate sculpture through access to stored collections and archival material
When: Until 31st Dec '25
Address: Manchester Art Gallery{c} Mosley St M2 3JL
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Lark Hill Place: A Victorian Experience
Head onto the cobbles of Lark Hill Place, a carefully recreated street and step back in time to experience what life was like in Victorian Salford. The street is constructed with original shop fronts and objects
When: Permanent Exhibition
Address: Salford Museum {amp} Art Gallery{c} Peel Park The Crescent M5 4W
Website: More information... Twitter: @SalfordMuseum -
The Lowry Collection
There are over 400 works in the collection, 57 of which are oil paintings. Alongside the works of art is an archive containing thousands of items ranging from photographs to press cuttings and exhibition catalogues. Both the collection and archive were formed by Salford Museum & Art Gallery and transferred to The Lowry in 2000.
When: Permanent Exhibition
Address: The Lowry{c} The Quays{c}uSalford M50 3AZ
Website: More information... Twitter: @the_lowry
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