A new initiative exploring what the people in Greater Manchester value has launched at Manchester Museum. Celebrating the values that bring us together, rather than those that set us apart, the museum is partnering with Common Cause Foundation which published research earlier this year on what those of us living in the north west value….
‘If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe then man would only have four years of life left.’ Responding to these unsettling words attributed to Albert Einstein, the latest exhibition at Manchester Museum (part of the University of Manchester) After the Bees, presents a series of artworks exploring a poignant narrative of loss….
Robot Orchestra to feature in Manchester Science Festival A recycled Robot Orchestra, made by children, is set to make its public premier at the Museum of Science and Industry as part of Manchester’s Science Festival. The performance will take place on Wednesday 26 October. Danielle George MBE, an engineering professor at The University of Manchester,…
Manchester Museum will be bringing the subject of extinction and human involvement in such events to the fore with their new exhibition Extinction Or Survival. The exhibition focuses on examples where humans are known to have influenced the survival of animal and plant species. With iconic species such as the dodo, along with lesser-known stories such…
Manchester Museum will be hosting Science Uncovered Manchester, a spectacular night showcasing Manchester’s finest researchers and their work for an adult audience on Friday 30 September. The event marks the second time Manchester Museum has hosted Science Uncovered Manchester and gives audiences the opportunity to explore science with themes research ares including ‘Storytelling’, ‘Lightning Talks’, a…
For Adults English Corner Tuesday 4 October, 1pm-2.30pm Free English conversation classes using the Museum’s collection as inspiration for discussion. Drop in, free, adult After the bees: Poetry meets science Saturday 22 October, 2-4pm Albert Einstein predicted that: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years…
For Adults Climate Flicks at Manchester Museum Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September A weekend of climate themed screenings at Manchester Museum, with films to suit everyone. Watch some serious and some not so serious films and documentaries that tackle the issues of a changing climate. Some screenings might not be suitable for all audiences….
Manchester Jewish Museum is set to hold a month of museum experiments this August, including free admission, a Jewish joke board, a museum choir and Jewish cooking workshops. These experiments are part of the museum’s development project which is being supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) who last year awarded the museum £426,900 to…
£100,000 funding to assist new commissions and exhibitions as part of UK-India year of culture Manchester City Galleries will receive £100,000 from Arts Council England to develop a series of new commissions, exhibitions and performances by Indian artists, known as Reimagine India. The work, in partnership with Indian arts organisations will be featured in The…
For Adults English Corner Tuesday 2 August, 1-2.30pm Drop in, free, adults Free English conversation classes using the Museum’s collection as inspiration for discussion. Antarctica’s Frozen Seal Mummies and the Spread of Tuberculosis Friday 5 August, 12-1pm Adult Event, Free, Book on mcrmuseum.eventbrite.com or 0161 275 2648 Join Professor Michael R Zimmerman from Villanova University…
