Schools Programme

We offer a programme of interactive shows, workshops and other learning activities from Early Years through to Key Stages 1–3.

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Creative Science: Seeing Sounds

Learning workshop

Weekdays during term time

Fun, surprising and cross-curricular, this creative workshop explores sound waves.

Creative Science: Materials and Design

Learning workshop

Weekdays during term time

Why aren't umbrellas made from sponge? Or mugs from wax? This fun, cross-curricular creative workshop explores product development.

Two explainers in traditional dress operating an engine at the museum

Engine Demonstration – Schools

Learning demonstration

Weekdays during term time

In this live demonstration of our historic machinery, we’ll show your students how steam engines work and teach them about the history of power.

The Revolution Manchester Show – Schools

Learning show

Weekdays during term time

Help your class discover the story of where science met industry and the modern world began, from steam power and the cotton industry, to computing and cutting-edge scientific research.

Schoolchildren in uniform with amazed looks on their faces

Cotton City talks – Schools

Learning show

Weekdays during June and July

This interactive demonstration will take you to the very beginnings of the Industrial Revolution in Manchester. Watch as we turn cotton into thread on one of the first machines to move beyond muscle power.

Creative Science: Seeing Sounds

Creative Science: Materials and Design

Engine Demonstration – Schools

The Revolution Manchester Show – Schools

Cotton City talks – Schools

Part of the Science Museum Group