The Whitworth Art Gallery
A welcoming cultural experience for all ages
Places to Visit
Museums in Manchester
Explore fascinating Museums in Manchester – ideal for an inspiring family day out! Here are our top picks where children and adults alike can discover history, art, and science through interactive exhibits and engaging displays.
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Manchester Museum
Hands on discovery for all ages!
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People's History Museum
open every day except Tuesday
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Science and Industry Museum
Discover something new... for FREE!
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National Football Museum
The world's largest football museum!
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Museum of Transport
Fascinating collection of historic buses, coaches and trams
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Fireground Museum
Telling the story of firefighting and fire engineering
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Mini Movers | Science and Industry Museum
A free, Makaton-friendly drop-in for under 5s
Groups & Classes
Greater Manchester Police Museum
Telling the story of policing, open Tuesdays
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Imperial War Museum North
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Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green
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Manchester Jewish Museum
Connecting Jewish stories, culture and traditions to the wider world
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Z Arts
UK's only dedicated arts centre for families and children
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Portland Basin Museum
Exciting family friendly museum in Ashton-under-Lyne
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Rochdale Pioneers Museum
The story of the world's first co-operative store
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Stockport Museum
Explore the story of Stockport
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Salford Museum
Family friendly Museum & Art Gallery
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Stockport Art Gallery
Open for special exhibitions
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Manchester Art Gallery
One of Manchester’s most impressive cultural attractions!
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