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Manchester Museum

Name: Manchester Museum
Address: Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, GB

Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL · Manchester

The University of Manchester's free natural history museum reopened after major refurbishment and is now one of the best family museums in the North West. The Living Worlds gallery is a highlight — a stunning immersive display on biodiversity that genuinely engages children. Egyptology, archaeology and world cultures complete the offer. Open until 9pm on Wednesdays and from 8am on Saturdays, making it flexible for family schedules.

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Hours: Mon closedTue 10:00–17:00Wed 10:00–21:00Thu 10:00–17:00Fri 10:00–17:00Sat 08:00–17:00Sun 10:00–17:00. Last admission 30 min before closing.
Address: Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
Price: Free
Ages: 3–14
Setting: Indoor
Parking: No on-site parking; Oxford Road Metrolink stop directly outside; University of Manchester campus
Facilities: Cafe · Gift shop · Accessible toilets · Baby changing · Lift · Hands-on exhibits · Living Worlds gallery
For the kids: Award-winning Living Worlds gallery brings biodiversity to life in an immersive environment children rarely forget. The Egyptology collection is exceptional, and regular family programming makes it genuinely interactive even on quiet days. Free and open late on Wednesdays.