What's on

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.

A landmark free exhibition and public engagement project that will reveal how transatlantic slavery shaped Manchester's growth.

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

Watch volunteers run our replica of the Manchester Small-Scale Experimental Machine, nicknamed 'Baby', and see how far computing has come since 1948.

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.

The Operation Ouch! pre-school Explorer Pass allows you and your little one to play and discover at your own pace, gives you the flexibility to change your plans and helps you make the most of quieter mid-week visits by returning as many times as you like during term time.