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
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.
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.