What's on

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.

Get hands on with light, colour and sound in our Light Lab with free activities, illuminating experiments and immersive experiences for all ages.

Delve deep into digestion with Dr Chris van Tulleken and the first of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution.

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.

See the George Cross medal awarded to the NHS by Queen Elizabeth II, on display until 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take part in educational activities and shows in this exclusive day for home-educated families.

Explore incredible objects, including some never seen by the public before, from Professor Stephen Hawking’s office.

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.

Watch volunteers run our replica Baby and see how far computing has come since 1948.

Find out more about Manchester's Rolls-Royce as part of our Revolution Manchester gallery.