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GO Museums in Manchester |
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Take a step back in time and discover what has made Manchester
the city it is today by visiting one of the many museums
it has to offer. And where better to start than celebrating Manchester’s triumph as the world’s first industrial city at the Museum of Science and Industry [map] on Liverpool Road. Located in the oldest passenger railway building in the world, the museum is packed with fascinating exhibitions, interactive galleries and historic working machinery, each telling the story of the history, science and industry of Manchester. From there why not head across the city to the Manchester Museum [map], situated near the Manchester University buildings on Oxford Road. Here you can explore the world as the four floors of displays and exhibitions uncover everything from life in Ancient Egypt to ethnology collections from South America and collections of fossils and minerals. Being a city renowned for firsts it may be no surprise that the first Trade Union Congress took place in Manchester in 1869. The People’s History Museum [map], housed in a former Edwardian pumping station, celebrates this feat by dedicating itself to the lives and struggles of the city’s working people. Another memorable first for Manchester was the founding of the Women’s Social and Political Union [map] by Emmeline Pankhurst at 62 Nelson Street in 1903. The house has now been transformed into the Pankhurst Centre [map], which includes the Pankhurst Parlour, beautiful Edwardian-style gardens and Suffrage Movement exhibitions. Another historical museum worth a visit is the Greater Manchester Police Museum [map], which features 150 years of police history and a collection of police uniforms from around the world. If you’ve got time it’s also worth popping into the Imperial War Museum [map] to catch a glimpse of how people’s lives are shaped by war. The Museum of Transport [map], which displays an array of public transport from horse and cart to vintage buses, and the Manchester Jewish Museum [map] are also a delight. But if you prefer to look forward rather than delve into the past then Manchester’s newest museum, the Urbis [map], is the perfect place to go. Situated in the Millennium Quarter, it is the world’s only museum dedicated to exploring urban culture and the cities of today and tomorrow. Inside its superb glass shell, there are three levels of fascinating and enjoyable interactive exhibits to help you make sense of city life across the globe. And when you’ve done all that why not head out of the city centre to Old Trafford [map], home of Manchester United Football Club, where you can visit the trophy room, delve into the club’s history and take a tour of the stadium. Whether you want to learn about the past or the present, Manchester is a great teacher. If you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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