Museum of Science & Industry
Liverpool Road
Castlefield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 4FP
England
Website
Marketing
The Learning Centre
Telephone
24 Hour Information Line
0161 832 2244
Group Bookings
0161 606 0177
School Bookings
0161 833 0027
Fax
Marketing
0161 833 1471
Schools Bookings
0161 832 1511
Uncover Manchester's industrial past and learn about the fascinating stories of the people who contributed to the history and science of a city that helped shape the modern world. Located on the site of the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station and only minutes from Manchester's City Centre, the Museum's action-packed galleries, working exhibits and costumed characters tell the amazing story of revolutionary discoveries and remarkable inventions both past and present - a memorable day out for everyone!
Venue type
Museum
Additional info
Wheelchair access to 98% of the Museum. A loan service is available for Wheelchairs, Mobility Seats, Magnifiers and Water Bowls. (£20 returnable deposit). Handling sessions can be organised for partially sighted and blind visitors. 10 minute pre-sessions are available for most events. For further details, please call 0161 606 0156.
Liverpool Road
Castlefield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 4FP
England
Website
Marketing
The Learning Centre
Telephone
24 Hour Information Line
0161 832 2244
Group Bookings
0161 606 0177
School Bookings
0161 833 0027
Fax
Marketing
0161 833 1471
Schools Bookings
0161 832 1511
Our collections are Designated by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council as being 'pre-eminent collections of national and international importance'. We also provide access to about a third of our reserve collections through our on-site Collections Centre.
The Museum uses its collections to tell the story of Manchester as the world’s first industrial city. We mainly collect objects that were made or used in the Manchester area. We also hold archives relating to people and companies from the region. We collect items from the present, as well as the past, in order to portray Manchester’s continuing story.
Our object collections range from familiar domestic appliances to unfamiliar manufacturing machinery and scientific instruments. We also collect vehicles, office equipment, models, memorabilia, awards, architectural materials, archaeological finds and, occasionally, works of art. Our collections of business and personal archives include minute books, letters, trade literature (such as catalogues and manuals), engineering drawings and photographs. We also collect textile samples and pattern books, prints, paintings and audiovisual and sound recordings, including oral and video histories.
Collection details
Archives, Aviation, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Land Transport, Personalities, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Trade and Commerce
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Liverpool Road
Castlefield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 4FP
England
Website
Marketing
The Learning Centre
Telephone
24 Hour Information Line
0161 832 2244
Group Bookings
0161 606 0177
School Bookings
0161 833 0027
Fax
Marketing
0161 833 1471
Schools Bookings
0161 832 1511
People's History Museum at MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)
The People's History Museum on Bridge Street is in the middle of an exciting redevelopment programme, which is due to be completed in 2009. Until then, MOSI will be its temporary residence. See what life was like for people at home, at work and at leisure over the last 200 years through a series of displays and events.
Suitable for
- All ages
When
10am-5pm
Where
First Floor Mezzanine, 1830 Warehouse
Admission
Free
Liverpool Road
Castlefield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 4FP
England
Website
Marketing
The Learning Centre
Telephone
24 Hour Information Line
0161 832 2244
Group Bookings
0161 606 0177
School Bookings
0161 833 0027
Fax
Marketing
0161 833 1471
Schools Bookings
0161 832 1511
An Audience with the Discovery Space Shuttle Crew at MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)
Does space have a smell? What is it like to eat and sleep in space? What does a spacewalk feel like? After their recent return from their mission to the International Space Station, don't miss this one-off opportunity to meet Astronaut Mission Commander Lee Archambault and his team from space shuttle STS-119, and find out first-hand about their experiences in space.
An opportunity not to be missed!
Suitable for
- All ages
When
7:30-8:30pm
Where
Special Exhibition Gallery, Ground Floor, Main Building
Admission
Tickets for this event can be booked through Ticketmaster.
Adults: £8.00
Concessions: £6.00
Children (5 - 16): £4.00
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): £20.00
Please note that under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Liverpool Road
Castlefield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 4FP
England
Website
Marketing
The Learning Centre
Telephone
24 Hour Information Line
0161 832 2244
Group Bookings
0161 606 0177
School Bookings
0161 833 0027
Fax
Marketing
0161 833 1471
Schools Bookings
0161 832 1511
Liverpool Road
Castlefield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 4FP
England
Website
Marketing
The Learning Centre
Telephone
24 Hour Information Line
0161 832 2244
Group Bookings
0161 606 0177
School Bookings
0161 833 0027
Fax
Marketing
0161 833 1471
Schools Bookings
0161 832 1511



