Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You Category: Special exhibition 21 July 2023 – 9 June 2024 Dive headfirst into the digestive system for an unforgettable journey of super-sized science with Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You. Book now
Spring Holiday Category: Free holiday programme 23 March – 14 April 2024 Spring into action at the Science and Industry Museum. Meet mighty machines and curious contraptions with a programme of free, hands-on fun, games and challenges for all ages. Book now
Power Up Category: Special event Saturdays and Sundays during term time, daily during school holidays Take gaming to the next level with Power Up at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. Book now
Star object: The NHS George Cross medal Category: Free temporary display Friday 9 February 2024 – January 2025 See the George Cross medal awarded to the NHS by Queen Elizabeth II, on display until 2025.
Injecting Hope: The race for a COVID-19 vaccine Category: Free exhibition 19 July 2024 – 17 November 2024 Uncover inspiring stories of scientists and innovators collaborating around the globe in our new free exhibition. Opening July 2024
Early Years Activities Category: Free activity Various dates and times From story time and imaginative play to Makaton-friendly adventures and curious moments, there's lots to inspire and entertain little learners on a visit to the Science and Industry Museum.
Experitots Category: Activity Monthly sessions Experitots is a regular event specially designed for children aged 0–4. During these playful sessions, toddlers and their adults are encouraged to play, explore and experiment together. Book now
Experiment Category: Free permanent gallery Open daily What will you build, sense and discover? Play and explore science in action in Experiment, our free interactive gallery designed for the whole family to enjoy together.
Textiles Gallery Category: Free permanent gallery Open daily Manchester is built on cotton. Our Textiles Gallery tells the story of the people, products and pioneers that made it and their continuing legacy in our city and our world today.
The Revolution Manchester Show Category: Free family show Daily shows Join our expert Explainers for an action-packed show that tells the story of how science met industry right here in Manchester, building our world and shaping our lives today.
Stephen Hawking at Work Category: Free temporary display 25 May 2023 – September 2025 Explore incredible objects, including some never seen by the public before, from Professor Stephen Hawking’s office in this new, free display.
Get Curious: Discover science in our world Category: Free activity Wednesday 3 April 2024 Follow your curiosity and learn more about the big ideas and innovations that are changing our world today.
Meet Baby Category: Free demonstration Dates and times vary Watch volunteers run our replica Baby and see how far computing has come since 1948.
Revolution Manchester Category: Free permanent gallery Open daily Journey through Manchester's rich legacy of industrial innovations, scientific discoveries and ideas that started life in Manchester and went on to change the world.
Manchester's Rolls-Royce Category: Free permanent display Open daily Find out more about Manchester's Rolls-Royce as part of our Revolution Manchester gallery.
Planting Stories Category: Free permanent display Open daily Uncover stories of our historic site while exploring our beautiful garden, featuring plants, trees and flowers that have been carefully selected to represent the goods that would have once been transported here on the railway.