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
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.
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.
Early years construction packs Category: Free activity Subject to availability Especially for Baby Builders and Mini Engineers, our Construction Packs contain everything you need to ‘work’ around the museum.
Mini movers Category: Free activity Saturdays and Sundays (term time only) Calling all Mini Movers! Join us as we roll, clank, whirr and clack our way round the Textiles Gallery.
Spotlight Talks Category: Free talk Dates and times vary Join our Highlights volunteers for a free talk about the Science and Industry Museum.