Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You Category: Exhibition 14 February 2025 – 4 January 2026 Get ready for a brand-new adventure of super-sized science and brilliant biology. Plunge headfirst into the incredible world of our senses with Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You. Book now
Winter holidays Category: Free holiday programme 14 December 2024 – 5 January 2025 Brighten up your winter holidays and discover the secrets of light and colour with immersive experiences, illuminating experiments and daily science shows for all ages. Book now
Power Up Category: Special event Saturdays and Sundays during term time, daily during school holidays Take gaming to the next level with Power Up at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. Book now
Light Lab Category: Free holiday programme 14 December 2024 – 4 January 2025 Get hands on with light, colour and sound in our Light Lab with free activities, illuminating experiments and immersive experiences for all ages.
CHRISTMAS LECTURE live screening: The truth about food Category: Special event Tuesday 10 December 2024 Delve deep into digestion with Dr Chris van Tulleken and the first of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution. Book now
Experitots Category: Activity Various dates Experitots is a regular event specially designed for children aged 0–4. During these playful sessions, toddlers and their adults are encouraged to play, explore and experiment together. Book now
Star object: The NHS George Cross medal Category: Free temporary display 9 February 2024 – January 2025 See the George Cross medal awarded to the NHS by Queen Elizabeth II, on display until 2025.
Early Years Activities Category: Free activity Various dates and times From story time and imaginative play to Makaton-friendly adventures and curious moments, there's lots to inspire and entertain little learners on a visit to the Science and Industry Museum.
Experiment Category: Free permanent gallery Open daily What will you build, sense and discover? Play and explore science in action in Experiment, our free interactive gallery designed for the whole family to enjoy together.
Textiles Gallery Category: Free permanent gallery Open daily Manchester is built on cotton. Our Textiles Gallery tells the story of the people, products and pioneers that made it and their continuing legacy in our city and our world today.
The Revolution Manchester Show Category: Free family show Daily shows Join our expert Explainers for an action-packed show that tells the story of how science met industry right here in Manchester, building our world and shaping our lives today.
Home Educators Day Category: Special event Wednesday 8 January 2025 Take part in educational activities and shows in this exclusive day for home-educated families.
Stephen Hawking at Work Category: Free temporary display 25 May 2023 – September 2025 Explore incredible objects, including some never seen by the public before, from Professor Stephen Hawking’s office.
Revolution Manchester Category: Free permanent gallery Open daily Journey through Manchester's rich legacy of industrial innovations, scientific discoveries and ideas that started life in Manchester and went on to change the world.
Meet Baby Category: Free demonstration Dates and times vary Watch volunteers run our replica Baby and see how far computing has come since 1948.
Manchester's Rolls-Royce Category: Free permanent display Open daily Find out more about Manchester's Rolls-Royce as part of our Revolution Manchester gallery.
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.
A timeline of positive change Category: A long-term, multi-million-pound restoration programme is underway at the Science and Industry Museum to carry out crucial restoration work and reveal new spaces and perspectives for all visitors to enjoy, play and learn in.