Museum of Science and Industry

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!

The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.

Venue Details

Address

Liverpool Road Castlefield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 4FP
England

Email

Telephone

24 Hour Information Line - 0161 832 2244
School Bookings - 0161 833 0027

Entry Charges

Admission to the Museum's permanent galleries is FREE. Charges apply for Special Exhibitions.

Discounts Offered

Museums Association

Opening Hours

Open daily 10.00-17.00

Closed 24-26 December and 1 January

Venue Services
- Academic publications and resources available
- Activities for pre-school children
- Adult lectures and courses held
- Braille information and/or interpretation
- Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
- Direct teaching services for schools
- Events and resources for children and families
- Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
- Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
- General guide to collections available
- Guided tours
- Induction loops in lecture theatres
- Information point provided
- Large print information and/or interpretation
- Loan service
- Member of staff available with responsibility for education
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Pre-booking service for groups
- Primary school education service available
- Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
- Public access available to collections information
- Secondary school education service available
- Sign language interpretation available
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
- Touch exhibits

Venue Facilities
- Auditorium
- Baby changing facilities
- Cafeteria
- Education facilities available
- Facilities for private functions and events
- Library with public access
- Meeting room available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
- Parking for disabled available
- Picnic area
- Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
- Refreshments
- Research facilities for academics
- Restaurant
- Shop
- Study facilities
- Toilets for disabled
- Wheelchair access to all public areas
- Wheelchairs available for loan