Manchester Museum

Manchester Museum    

www.museum.manchester.ac.uk
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Manchester Museum is a museum displaying works of archaeology, anthropology and natural history and is owned by the University of Manchester, in …

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Feb 1, 2025
I love a museum and we really loved our visit here, everything was so well laid out and the staff were so helpful and accommodating. We will definitely return!Full review by L8225TYrachelb
Jan 19, 2025
Excellent experience, very clean, interesting exhibits, not to busy (11am-1) Sunday. Some exhibits are better for the kids than adults, just due to viewing ability, but most of its easily seen. Staff…Full review by jordancB5622GE
Dec 21, 2024
Lovely museum! Would recommend. Small museum when compared to others but a lot of information provided. Would have liked to see more in the Asian exhibits as felt they were a little sparse. but, I im…Full review by Natasha H
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The Manchester Museum is owned by the University Of Manchester. Sited on Oxford Road (A34) at the heart of the university's group of …
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Manchester Museum is a museum displaying works of archaeology, anthropology and natural history and is owned by the University of Man…
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Facts

Established:1867
Located:University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, England
Director:Esme Ward
Type:University museum of archaeology, natural history and anthropology

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Are you dog friendly?
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When I was there in December I only saw service dogs so I suspect not but you could give them a call. They are very helpful.
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Answer by Catherine F · Jan 26, 2024
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How much are tickets for the museum for children and adults?
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So it's free
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Wanting to take a 3 year old who is into T-Rex and all the other animals would he have a great day thanks
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I think he'd have a great day the range of. animals and skeletons and hands on displays they have is amazing, our 4 year old granddaughter didn't want to leave after over 2 hours.
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Amy parking close to the museum?
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I parked in university car park D on higher Cambridge street which is only 5mins walk away. It’s a pay and display but price wasn’t ridiculous
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Which bus will take me to museum from Piccadilly bus station?
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Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL Walk: 15-25min from Manchester city centre. Flat paved route. Bike: Secure bicycle parking …
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Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL Walk: 15-25min from Manchester city centre. Flat paved route. Bike: Secure bicycle parking can be found close to the Museum, on Coupland Street, Oxford Road and in our courtyard. Bus: 15, 41, 42, 43, 140 – 143, 147. Ask for bus stop nearest Manchester Museum, Oxford Road *Tram: nearest stop - St Peter’s Square (plus 10 minutes on the bus or 20 minutes on foot) See GMT metrolink website for further details. Train: Oxford Road (plus 5 minutes on the bus or 10 minutes on foot) Parking: Booth Street West (Car Park D - M15 6FH ) Monday-Friday, 6am-midnight: £3 for 3 hours. £5 for 6 hours. £2 after 4pm until midnight Saturday and Sunday, 6am-midnight: £2 all day We got the No.41 bus from Piccadilly Gardens - ask driver to let you know when to get off.
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The museum is open seven days a week, from 10am through 5pm
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There is a café on-site to offer a break after a few hours exploring this wonderful museum
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Admission is free
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The museum is open daily, including on bank holidays, and entry is free
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Family friendly facilities include: wheelchair access, baby changing, cafe, gift shop and friendly staff
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If you're a teacher bringing a school group along please visit our learning section
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Operation hours: Monday- Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm; Thursday 10 am - 9 pm
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And the building is fully accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with sensory impairment
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Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: vivarium with live snakes, frogs and other reptiles
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It is the uk's largest university museum and serves both as a major visitor attraction and as a resource for academic research and teaching
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Children will love the vivarium, where they can get up close to all manner of frogs, reptiles and crawly things
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The museum is undergoing a restoration and some galleries are temporarily closed.\npast
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You can have your photograph taken with the trophies and get to know the stories behind the scenes
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Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: football
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A lively events program for all ages helps lure in repeat visitors
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Check the website for updated days and times
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Is offers free entry to the public
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