Unlock Manchester Visitor Guide

Manchester What's On, Entertainment, Tickets and Eating Out Guide

Tuesday 05 Dec 2023

[@]Manchester Exhibitions and Galleries Events

  • Golden Mummies of Egypt

    Golden Mummies of Egypt

    Featuring more than 100 objects and eight mummies, Golden Mummies of Egypt presents a rich perspective on beliefs about the afterlife during an era when Egypt was part of the Greek and Roman worlds

    When: Until 31st Dec '23
    Address: University Of, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL
    Website: More information... Twitter: @McrMuseum

  • Golden Mummies of Egypt

    Golden Mummies of Egypt

    Exploring expectations of a life after death during the relatively little-known uGraeco-Romanu Period of Egyptian history u when Egypt was ruled first by a Greek royal family, ending with Queen Cleopatra

    When: Until 31st Dec '23
    Address: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road M13 9PL
    Website: More information... Twitter: @McrMuseum

  • Whatus New" Collecting for Manchester

    Whatus New" Collecting for Manchester

    This new display explores the different ways artworks enter the collection and showcases many new works which havenut yet been on show. Reflecting on how the collection has been formed, how we can best use it and how it might grow in the future

    When: Until 31st Dec '23
    Address: Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley St M2 3JL
    Website: More information... Twitter: @mcrartgallery

  • Julia and Axel - Thirty Years of Favourite Stories

    Julia and Axel - Thirty Years of Favourite Stories

    No story-time is complete without Juliaus perfect read-aloud rhyme and Axelus unique artwork. Their most recently published book, The Baddies, was the UKus No.1 Bestselling Picture Book of 2022

    When: 22nd July - 1st Jan '24
    Address: The Lowry, The Quays,uSalford M50 3AZ
    Website: More information... Twitter: @the_lowry

  • Scene on Scene

    Scene on Scene

    A new exhibition from the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive explores animated worlds including original design drawings and concept artwork from The BFG, Count Duckula and Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

    When: 23rd Sept - 6th Jan '24
    Address: Water Side Arts, Waterside Plaza, Trafford M33 7ZF
    Website: More information... Twitter: @WatersideArts

  • 2023 Banner Exhibition

    2023 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 7th Jan '24
    Address: PHM, Left Bank, Spinningfields M3 3ER
    Website: More information... Twitter: @phmmcr

  • Radical women trail

    Radical women trail

    Discover the radical women featured in PHMus main galleries on this interactive trail to celebrate the display of the Manchester suffragette banner

    When: Until 7th Jan '24
    Address: PHM, Left Bank, Spinningfields M3 3ER
    Website: More information... Twitter: @phmmcr

  • Take a Load Off

    Take a Load Off

    Featuring two special sound installations for visitors to experience. The work was created from oral history clips in the museumus collection of interviews with Jewish Mancunians talking about their meanings, memories and sensations of Sabbath

    When: Saturday's Until 19th Feb '24
    Address: 190 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham Hill M8 8LW
    Website: More information... Twitter: @mcrjewishmuseum

  • Batteries Not Included

    Batteries Not Included

    Discover the history of football gaming from the Victorian era through to the latest cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology, reflecting the cultural influences of each decade and how play technology is now adopted across the professional game

    When: Until 25th Feb '24
    Address: Urbis Building Cathedral Gardens, Todd St, Manchester M4 3BG
    Website: More information... Twitter: @footballmuseum

  • Albrecht Durerus material world

    Albrecht Durerus material world

    Albrecht Durerus material world is the first major exhibition of the Whitworthus outstanding Durer collection in over half a century

    When: 30th June - 10th Mar '24
    Address: The Whitworth, Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER
    Website: More information... Twitter: @whitworthart

  • Room to Breathe

    Room to Breathe

    The noise and overstimulation of the modern world gets too much for many of us. Room to Breathe is a dedicated space to help you experience art in a more mindful way. This a room for you. To rest. To recover. A room to breath...

    When: Until 6th Apr '24
    Address: Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley St M2 3JL
    Website: More information... Twitter: @mcrartgallery

  • Lark Hill Place: A Victorian Experience

    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 & Art Gallery, Peel Park The Crescent M5 4WU
    Website: More information... Twitter: @SalfordMuseum

  • The Lowry Collection

    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, The Quays,uSalford M50 3AZ
    Website: More information... Twitter: @the_lowry

Manchester a City of ‘Quarters’

Bury - Part of Historic Manchester

Bury

Only 30 minutes by Tram from the City Centre, Bury and its attractions make a good day trip

Castlefield

Castlefield

Nestled between the Irwell and Medloack rivers Castlefield is where the Romans established 'Mamucium'. Experience the old and modern and explore its attractions

China Town - City Centre

China Town

China Town, a stone's throw from Piccadilly Gardens, offers restaurants, specialist supermarkets and entertainment all in one space

Deansgate

Deansgate

Connecting most parts of the city, this mile-long road is worth a stroll along and offers some great shops and places to eat

Read About All Manchester‘s Quarters