Manchester, cotton and transatlantic slavery (opening 2027) Category: Free exhibition Opening in 2027 A landmark free exhibition and public engagement project that will reveal how transatlantic slavery shaped Manchester's growth.
Textile City Category: Free activity Open daily Get creative, play and be inspired by Manchester's textiles industry. Build a textiles tower, try your hand at weaving or spin your body like a bobbin.
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.
Spotlight Talks Category: Free talk Dates and times vary Join our Highlights volunteers for a free talk about the Science and Industry Museum.