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
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.
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.
Textiles demonstration Category: Free demonstration Daily shows (when possible) Go back in time to the working mills of 150 years ago, experience the thundering sounds of the machinery and find out what life was like for thousands of mill workers.