As the February half-term approaches, we take a look at what’s on at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Steam Sweat And Sewers
13 – 21 February 2016
Free (Fairground Ride Charges apply)
All ages
Experience the smells, sounds and sights of Victorian life at the Museum of Science and Industry this Half Term when Steam Sweat and Sewers returns for nine jam-packed, fun-filled days from 13 – 21 February. This family friendly extravaganza – complete with Victorian Fairground – brings to life the vibrant, noisy and steam-powered days of 19th Century Manchester.
Revolution Manchester Show
Saturday 13 February – Sunday 21 February: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm (Duration 20 mins)
Revolution Manchester Gallery, Great Western Warehouse
Recommended for ages 5+
Free
Manchester built our world. With explosions, flying and even dancing, we’ll show you how. This interactive, fun show tells the story of how science and industry came together in Manchester to shape our lives today.
Manchester Mills
Saturday 13 February – Sunday 21 February: 11:30am & 3:30pm (Duration: 30 mins)
Textiles Gallery, Great Western Warehouse
Age: All
Free
What’s a flying shuttle? Where’s the Devil-Hole? And who’s a scavenger? Go back in time to discover that built a city. This thunderous demonstration of historical mill machinery spins bobs and weaves raw cotton into finished cloth.
Cotton Mill Circus
Saturday 13 February – Sunday 21 February: 11:00am, 12:00pm & 1:00pm (Duration: 20 mins)
Warehouse for the World, 1830 Warehouse
Recommended for Under 7s
Free
Roll up! Roll up! Calling all lion tamers, strongmen, magicians and elephants! Help the children of the mill transform their grim reality into the colourful world of the circus, in this interactive storytelling session
Victorian Steam Demonstration
Saturday 13 February – Sunday 21 February: 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm (Duration: 30 mins)
Power Hall
Recommended for ages 5+
Free
How can the stuff that comes out of your kettle power a whole factory? This entertaining, experiment led demonstration will show you how Victorian Manchester used steam to fuel the Industrial Revolution and shape the modern world.
Goo in the Loo!
Saturday 13 February – Sunday 21 February: 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm (Duration: 20 mins)
Mezzanine Level, 1830 Warehouse
Recommended for ages 8+
Free – Workshop limited to 50 people on a first come, first served basis
Free Tickets available from the 1830’s Warehouse Information Desk
If you want to learn just how filthy Victorian Manchester really was, then join us in this messy hands-on workshop. It will be slippery, slimy and absolutely sludgetastic!
Weaving Workshop
Saturday 13 February – Sunday 21 February: Drop in workshop between 11:00am and 1:00pm
Textiles Gallery, Great Western Warehouse
Recommended for ages 5+
Free
Learn more about the life of a Victorian weaver by making your own cardboard loom and creating your own colourful fabric in this drop-in workshop.
Magic Lantern Workshop
Saturday 13 February – Sunday 21 February: Drop in workshop between 2:00pm and 4:00pm
Warehouse for the World, 1830 Warehouse
Recommended for ages 8+
Free
What did people do before the cinema? Join our free workshop to build your very own magic lantern and create your own slides, inspired by the Victorians.
Victorian Photo Booth
Saturday 13 February – Sunday 21 February: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Revolution Manchester Gallery, Great Western Warehouse
All ages
Free
Ever wondered what you would have looked like if you had been born in Victorian Manchester? Come along to our photo booth and find out. You can try on all manner of Victorian outfits and accessories, from bonnets to beards and everything in between.
Victorian Fairground
Saturday 13 February – Sunday 21 February
Upper Yard
Ages vary according each ride
Charges apply
The fairground is coming to the Museum of Science and Industry this February. Experience authentic Victorian rides and try your hand at traditional fairground games.
