Spring Holiday: Fashion Fun Category: Special event 6–22 April 2019 Step into 2019's latest trends and take a fun-filled look at how fashion and science make the perfect designer duo. Coming soon
In Conversation: Smart Cities Category: Special event Tuesday 2 April 2019 From renewable power to electric cars and more energy-efficient homes, electric cities will be greener, more sustainable and better for the planet. Book now
Electricity: The spark of life Category: Temporary exhibition 18 October 2018 – 28 April 2019 Electricity: The spark of life examines how scientists experimented with electricity to understand and control it, and how mass generation and distribution changed our lives.
Atmospheric Memory Category: Special event 6–21 July 2019 At once a daring artwork and a sensory performance, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's breathtaking immersive installation scours the atmosphere for the voices of our past. Book now
First in the world: The making of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway The Liverpool and Manchester Railway was the world's first steam powered, inter-urban railway designed to transport both passengers and goods. Its Manchester terminus was Liverpool Road Station, now home to the Science and Industry Museum.
James Joule: from establishment irritant to honoured scientist James Joule is now rightly revered as one of the greatest scientists in the history of physics. However, in his younger years, Joule struggled to be taken seriously by the scientific establishment.
Air and Space Hall temporary closure Following a survey of the condition of the Air and Space Hall, we have taken the decision to close the building while we carry out some essential maintenance work.
Objects and stories Learn more about items in our collection—discoveries and innovations that began in Manchester and went on to influence the world.
Read our latest posts Museum blog Category: Visit our blog to find out more about what's going on at the museum, to read stories from our collection and to get a sneak peek behind the scenes.
