Plan your visit Category: Welcome to the Science and Industry Museum, where you can explore 250 years of innovations and ideas that started life in Manchester and went on to change the world.
Frequently asked questions Category: Check our FAQs for answers to any questions you have before your visit.
Temporary closure Category: As new restrictions come into force in England, Sir Ian Blatchford, Director and Chief Executive of the Science Museum Group provides an update on the temporary closure of our five museums.
Explore our museums at home Category: Our amazing collection is always open for all online. Read on to discover a few ways you can ignite your curiosity wherever you are.
We are changing Category: 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. Click to read more
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.
Manchester museums and galleries – at home With Manchester's museums and galleries temporarily closed again, many have moved activity online to provide a whole range of amazing cultural digital experiences. Here are some of the best.
Coronavirus Blog Series Category: Explore the science behind the global pandemic and find out what the Science Museum Group is doing in response to COVID-19.
Objects and stories Category: 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. Click to read more
Out of this world gifts Category: Our online shop is still open and there's something for everyone, from games and puzzles to science kits and stocking fillers. Every purchase you make supports the museum and our vital work. Click to read more
