Top Secret: From ciphers to cyber security Category: Temporary exhibition 19 May – 31 August 2021 Discover the fascinating world of codebreaking, ciphers and secret communications with our free must-see exhibition Top Secret: From ciphers to cyber security. Book now
Use Hearing Protection: The early years of Factory Records Category: Temporary exhibition 19 June 2021 – 3 January 2022 Celebrate Manchester's place at the heart of Britain's music and creative industries with our new exhibition dedicated to one of the city's most influential record labels. Book now
Summer fun at the museum Category: Special event 24 July – 5 September 2021 Rediscover the fun of summer at the Science and Industry Museum, which will be open every day throughout the holidays, from Saturday 24 July to Sunday 5 September, to provide a fun, safe place to keep the whole family entertained.
A timeline of positive change Category: A long-term, multi-million-pound restoration programme is underway to carry out crucial restoration work and reveal new spaces and perspectives for all visitors to enjoy, play and learn in.
Current closures Category: Some of our buildings are currently closed due to a multi-million-pound restoration programme, including the Power Hall and the 1830 Station and Warehouse. Find out more here.
Air and Space Hall Category: The Science and Industry Museum and Manchester City Council have announced that the museum will no longer lease the historic Lower Campfield Market Hall building, which houses the Air and Space Hall. This building also remains closed. Find out more.
Online Climate Talks Category: Online event Available to watch now Throughout 2021 the Science Museum Group is hosting a series of Climate Talks—panel discussions, Q&As and events connecting you with leaders, experts, activists and campaigners as they discuss how to tackle the problems facing our communities due to climate change.
Online Festival talks Category: Online event Available to watch now Rewatch the live talks recorded as part of Manchester Science Festival 2021. Hear from scientists and experts at the forefront of the fight against climate change, listen to local voices making a difference in our communities and discover practical ways you can help to protect the natural world.
Online Open Talk Category: Online event Available to watch now Explore the issues around diversity and inclusion in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) in Open Talk—a new series of online talks sharing the untold stories of science.
Objects and stories Discover the people, places and ideas behind the museum’s collection, which charts 250 years of world-shaping discoveries and innovations that began in Manchester.
Podcast A Brief History of Stuff Category: Explore the past, present and future of the everyday things in your home with host Nihal Arthanayake.
Activities you can do at home Category: Browse our learning resources website to discover activities, videos and games for home study or just for fun.
Visit Manchester museums and galleries this summer Category: If you're planning a cultural day out in the city, we've created a handy roundup of what's on at Manchester's other museums and galleries to help you plan your itinerary. Click to read more