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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.

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.

Start your journey through Manchester's rich legacy of industrial innovations, scientific discoveries and ideas that changed the world.

Our expert Explainers are on hand to unravel some science secrets at Curiosity Stops throughout the museum.

Follow your curiosity and learn more about the big ideas and innovations that are changing our world today.