The Manchester Museum

Wander round The Manchester Museum's amazing galleries full of treasures from the natural world and many different cultures.

Hold objects and discover their stories at object-handling tables. Be inspired, amazed and challenged by temporary exhibitions and changing displays.

Drop into the Museum'™s Discovery Centre at weekends or during the holidays. Take part in drawing and other art activities or get close to objects. Come along to a monthly themed Big Saturdays. Join in art activities, object handling, performances, talks and tours.

The Manchester Museum is part of The University of Manchester and can be found on the University'€™s Oxford Road campus (in a very impressive gothic-style building).

Check out the Museum's website to find out more about these exciting events and activities!

Visit The Manchester Museum'€™s cafe, run by Couture, for tasty local and fair-trade food and drink. Choose from a wide range of hot meals, salads and snacks as well as great value, healthy kids' options. Cafe opening times: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 10am-4pm. Bringing a packed lunch? You are welcome to bring your own food and eat it in our indoor picnic area.

There are a wide variety of dishes available including vegan and vegetarian dishes. To see a sample of the menu, please visit the website.

Spend your pocket money or treat yourself to something special in the Museum's shop. It’s full of unique, fair-trade gifts inspired by our collection.

Baby changing facilities. Toilets for disabled. Buggy parking. Lockers.

The cafe has milk-warming facilities for parents.

The Manchester Museum can be found on Oxford Road in Manchester. The best way to travel to the Museum is by bus or train. Nearest bus stops: Booth Street West: 85/86/250 University of Manchester, Oxford Road/University Shopping Centre: 41/42/43/111/147 By train: Manchester Oxford Road Manchester Piccadilly Car parking is also available in Booth Street West Car Park D pay and display. For more information and to see a map, visit the website.

If you prefer to come to The Manchester Museum when it’s a bit quieter, we recommend coming after 3pm or first thing in the morning. Access to The Manchester Museum is: - Step free, with an automatic door. - Lift access to all floors. - Accessible toilets located throughout the Museum. - Guide and hearing dogs are welcome and water bowls are available from the Information Desk. - Disabled parking spaces are also available. - Induction loops in lecture theatres Available from the information desk: - Free wheelchairs available to borrow. - Tactile maps (with Braille and large print labels) - includes a tactile tour and description of floor surfaces. - Large print maps. - Large print and Braille copies of our events guide. - Audio guides featuring a general description of the whole Museum and detailed descriptions of the Ancient Egypt and Pre-historic Life galleries are available.

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