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Address: Manchester, M139PL, GB
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12/10/2026

Hope. Unity. Action.

Powershift comes to your Museum this Saturday. Join for a day of learning, creativity and action on the issues that matter most to you.

11/10/2026

It’s nearly that time of year again… are you ready for Diwali 2026? ✨

One of the most vibrant events in our calendar, Diwali will see your Museum transformed for an evening of music, dance, creativity and celebration. 🪔

And has your visit to our Living Worlds gallery really been complete until you’ve seen it packed with people dancing to bhangra beats?

The brilliant University of Manchester Indian Dance Society dropped by to give us a sneak peek of their performance on the night. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

🗓️ Nov 4
⏰ 16:00 - 21:00
🎟️ FREE drop in!

https://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/event/diwali

06/10/2026

You’ve heard of spiders on Mars, now here’s some spiders in jars… I bet you didn’t know we had a collection of arachnids named after David Bowie in our collection? 👨‍🎤

Everyone’s favourite spider expert Danni Sherwood is back with more exciting stories about our misunderstood 8 legged friends. 🕷️

Shout out to Peter Jäger at in Frankfurt! 🕸️🇩🇪🕸️

02/10/2026

Fancy a bit of lunchtime listening between lectures?

Folk duo Words from the Willow return to the Museum on Wednesday (7 October) for a free performance as part of this year's Cultural Welcome.

They'll be playing in our Main Hall 12.30-1.30pm, so just drop in, grab a brew and enjoy the sumptuous sounds. It's an event that's designed for students but everyone is welcome.

Words from the Willow, is made up of two singing cellists, Elena Edwards and Eva Jones. They formed in 2025 and blend music, visual artwork and storytelling to create a captivating and immersive experience. As well as performing original compositions, the duo enjoys making their own arrangements of folk and folk-inspired music.

Come for the performance and stay for Stan, the frogs, the stories of the South Asia Gallery and more.

01/10/2026

Get yourself down to this!

30/09/2026

Whether you’re new in town or a local, there’s no better place to meet your friends, and possibly your future spouse, than under the salty glow of the Manchester Museum spider crab 🦀

Go on a crab date today 👉 https://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/crab-date 💕

29/09/2026

Have you ever tried spotting this guy?

To be honest, our panther chameleon doesn't make it very easy! And sadly, it's about to become a whole lot harder.

The Vivarium will temporarily close on 2 November for a major redevelopment, aimed at making life even better for our amazing amphibians and reptiles while bringing you even more of the things you love.

But to prepare for the big changes, some of the animals will start moving house from Tuesday 13 October. So you've only got two weeks left to see the Viv in its current form!

It'll then be closed fully from 2 November until May 2027, during which time Nature's Library will be closed too. We know this is heartbreaking news but promise it'll be worth the wait!

26/09/2026

Ever played a tune on your houseplant? 🪴

Thanks to everyone who came along today to experience the magic of Mid-Autumn Festival at the Museum! 🥮

Visitors enjoyed lantern making, tea ceremonies, crafts, stories and even a leaf whistling workshop, where we learnt how to make music with plants! 🌱

Don’t miss out in the future, check our website for more events 👉 https://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/events

What is Mid-Autumn Festival?

Also known as the Moon Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. 🌝

Rooted in legends like Chang’e, the moon goddess, the festival is a time for gratitude, reflection and togetherness across many East Asian cultures. Families gather to enjoy mooncakes and celebrate with lanterns. 🏮

23/09/2026

Can you believe our latest addition to the Zoology collection spent the last 85 years as a bird bath in someone’s garden? ⛲️🐦‍⬛

Here’s Glenn, our Curator of Zoology, who has some fascinating facts about this enormous giant clam, one of the largest bivalves in the world. 🦪

19/09/2026

Here’s a clip from the video you can see in our Human Natures gallery, featuring London Mining Network, partners in our Top Floor environmental action and social justice hub.

London Mining Network explores the hidden stories behind the materials that power our phones, batteries and everyday technology, and the connections between mining, people and environments around the world.

The exhibition also highlights two major mining disasters and the communities fighting for justice: more than a century of pollution linked to lead and zinc mining in Zambia, and the devastating Fundão dam collapse in Brazil.

On 17 October, photographer Rebeca Binda will be in the gallery to discuss her powerful images documenting the impacts of mining in Brazil, alongside mining experts Richard Harkinson and Paul Robson.

You can also join the London Mining Network Resisting Mining Book Club on 23 September, with author Françoise Vergès discussing her book Making the World Clean: Wasted Lives, Wasted Environment, and Racial Capitalism. Join online or in person in our Human Natures exhibition.

Full video on our YouTube - https://youtu.be/-I98MBF1UAU

Meet Rebecca Binda - https://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/event/meet-the-london-mining-network-17oct

Book Club - https://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/event/resisting-mining-book-club

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