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We are now open Wed–Sun 10.00–17.00. During October half term (24 October – 1 November 2020), we will be open all week, including Mon and Tues. Find out what's currently open, plan your visit and book your free museum admission tickets now.

Visitors watch a family show at the National Science and Media Museum

Reopening FAQs

Check our FAQs for answers to any questions you have before your visit.

We are changing

Over the next few years, we will be carrying out some crucial conservation and restoration work to our Grade I and II listed buildings, to ensure a successful and sustainable future for the museum.

Explore our museums at home

Our amazing collection is always open for all online. Read on to discover a few ways you can ignite your curiosity wherever you are.

Activities you can do at home

Browse our learning resources website to discover activities, videos and games for home study or just for fun.

Liverpool Road
Manchester M3 4FP

Exploring ideas that change the world

OPEN WEDS–SUN 10.00–17.00

Free entry—booking required

Find out more

Plan your visit

Reopening FAQs

We are changing

Explore our museums at home

Activities you can do at home

Stories and blog posts

Objects and stories

If not now, when?

Coronavirus Blog Series

Part of the Science Museum Group

Museum Overview

About Us

Liverpool RoadManchester M3 4FP

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Exploring ideas that change the world

Our Exhibitions

OPEN WEDS–SUN 10.00–17.00

Opening Times

Free entry—booking required

Find out more

Plan your visit

Reopening FAQs

We are changing

Explore our museums at home

Activities you can do at home

Stories and blog posts

Objects and stories

If not now, when?

Coronavirus Blog Series

Part of the Science Museum Group

Liverpool Road
Manchester M3 4FP