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.

From the printing press to modern computing, discover how technological advancements have made it possible for us to communicate further and faster.

Stare into the mirror of infinity, create a tornado, and watch your own skeleton ride a bicycle. Play with 25 hands-on exhibits and see science in action.

Destination Stations offers a snapshot of the expansion of railway stations, focused on Manchester and London.

These monthly creative activity sessions help children under 4 years old get the most out of Experiment, our hands-on science gallery.