Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum will host events for all ages in February featuring playful science to a Nicola Tesla-inspired live performance. So, what’s on at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum? Electricity: The spark of life Electricity is a powerful force of nature, spectacular and thrilling. For centuries, humans battled to harness and control it….
The city of Manchester will celebrate South Asian art and design with nine shows across museums and galleries. Leading South Asian and British artists of South Asian decent will join a celebration of shared heritage and historic connections through a series of exhibitions and performances. Events will take place at the Whitworth, Manchester Art Gallery,…
Manchester After Hours returns on Thursday 18 May as the city’s arts and music scene comes alive in the evening. The annual event, part of the UK wide Museums at Night, will witness 15 original, largely free events. The line up is set to include gigs on wheels, video installations projected onto landmark aircraft and…
Z-arts, alongside Manchester International Festival, Theatre-Rites and Ruhrtrieniale Festival of the Arts have commissioned a new production, The Welcoming Party. The Welcoming Party, which will be performed at the 1830 Warehouse of the museum of Science and Industry in July, will be a site-specific mix of installation, live music, puppetry and dance for families and…
Robot Orchestra to feature in Manchester Science Festival A recycled Robot Orchestra, made by children, is set to make its public premier at the Museum of Science and Industry as part of Manchester’s Science Festival. The performance will take place on Wednesday 26 October. Danielle George MBE, an engineering professor at The University of Manchester,…
£100,000 funding to assist new commissions and exhibitions as part of UK-India year of culture Manchester City Galleries will receive £100,000 from Arts Council England to develop a series of new commissions, exhibitions and performances by Indian artists, known as Reimagine India. The work, in partnership with Indian arts organisations will be featured in The…
As the Summer holidays approaches, we take a look at some of the events coming up at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum. Pi: Platform for Investigation – Tiny Science Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July, 11am to 5pm Manchester Arndale shopping centre (Exchange Court) Drop in, Free Recommended for ages 8 and older Swap shopping…
It’s all aboard for visitors at the Museum of Science and Industry this Easter, as a new 1830s steam train experience leaves the station for the first time this Friday. Experts in period costumes will be guiding guests through the story behind the world’s oldest surviving passenger train station, as visitors enjoy a trip back…
As the February half-term approaches, we take a look at what’s on at the Museum of Science and Industry. Steam Sweat And Sewers 13 – 21 February 2016 Free (Fairground Ride Charges apply) All ages Experience the smells, sounds and sights of Victorian life at the Museum of Science and Industry this Half Term when…
SPECIAL EVENTS: LIGHT FANTASTIC Late Friday 22 January 7-10pm Ages 18+ Tickets £3.60 (Includes complimentary drink) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/light-fantastic-led-disco-tickets-20070832400 Winter days will be brightened up in January with the museum’s three day weekender dedicated to the Light Fantastic. From 22-24 January, the many surprising uses and wonders of light will be explored and uncovered through free and drop-in…
