imagine more at the manchester museum
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All you need to know for a visit to The Manchester MuseumTRANSCRIPT
IMAGINE
Free entry
at The Manchester Museum
. . . there’s much more at The Manchester Museum
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MOREDISCOVER
Visit The Manchester Museumon Oxford Road (the one with thedinosaurs, mummies and live animals*)
We also have loads of other great stuff such as fossils,rocks and minerals, stuffed animals, birds and insects,money, archery, lots of things made or used by peoplefrom different cultures and archaeological finds(including ancient Egyptian, Roman and Greek).
*Discover the connections between our objects and Manchester in ournew Manchester Gallery
The Wolfson Foundation
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OCome along to our monthly
Big Saturdays and
holiday eventsand take part in art
activities, object handling,
performances, talks
and tours
Drop into the Discovery Centrefor drawing, other art activities
and to get up close to objects
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R Activities 11am-4pmon weekends andduring the holidays
*Read, draw, play and relax in Play + Learn
Follow trails around the Museum
Borrow our backpacks, full of activities to do on the galleries
To find out more or to sign up to our free enew
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”Fantastic exhibits,
friendly staff,
excellent facilities.
My children and
I had a lovely
afternoon here.”
ewsletter visit www.manchester.ac.uk/museum
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Visit our café for tasty local and fair-trade food and drink
Spend your pocket money or treat yourself to something
special in our shop. It’s full of unique, fair-trade gifts
inspired by our collection
Bring your own food and eat it in our indoor picnic area
Prefer to come when it’s a bit quieter?Then the best time to visit is after 3pm or first thing in the morning
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With great value kids’ options*
. . . there’s much more at The Manchester Museum
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MWhy not combine your visit to the Museum with a trip to
The Whitworth Art Gallery (10 mins)
or the Manchester Aquatics Centre (5 mins)
Find out more at one of our talks or tours (and you
don’t have to be an expert)
Want to know more about our collection or carry out
research, draw or handle objects not on display? Visit our
website to find out about our Resource Centre or to search
the collection
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To find out more or to sign up to our free enew
*Visit our website for detailsof our education programmewww.manchester.ac.uk/museum
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Ever wondered about the research that goes onat The University of Manchester? The Museum is part of theUniversity and you can find out more at many of our events
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Wander around our amazing galleries full of
treasures from the natural world and many
different cultures
Hold objects and discover their stories at our
object handling tables
Be inspired, amazed and challenged by our
temporary exhibitions and changing displays
Daily 11am-3pm*
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“Great museum,
great ideas. You
make us think
not just look.”
ewsletter visit www.manchester.ac.uk/museum
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By bus / Nearest bus stops
The Manchester Museum
Oxford Road & City Centre
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MORE INFORMATION
Opening timesTuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pmSunday, Monday and Bank Holidays: 11am-4pmSee our website for Christmas and Easteropening times
AccessStep free entranceLift access to all floorsFree wheelchairs to borrowAccessible toilets throughout the MuseumLarge print and tactile maps and audio guidesGuide and hearing dogs welcome
For a large printor Braille version ofthis brochure please [email protected] phone 0161 275 2648
Other useful info
Booth Street West
How to get here
8685 250
Manchester University, Oxford Rd/ University Shopping Centre
4241 43 111 147
By rail / Manchester Oxford Road (15 mins)
/ Manchester Piccadilly
By car /Booth Street West Car Park / Car Park D / Pay and Display
Booth Street West Car Park / Car Park D / Pay and DisplayOutside Museum entrance (limited spaces)
By bike / Secure bicycle parkingCoupland St
OThe Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PLtel 0161 275 2634 email [email protected] www.manchester.ac.uk/museum
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LockersBuggy parkBaby changingfacilities
Photography © Paul Cliff and The Manchester Museum
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