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Manchester is a large city in the United Kingdom, centrally located in England. The city was an important textile industry city, making Manchester the archetype of a textile city, partly because Flemish weavers settled in the city at that time. The industrial past is still clearly visible in Manchester. Famous sights or buildings in the city include: the Manchester Cathedral, the Imperial War Museum North located in Trafford Park, the neo-Gothic John Rylands Library, the Museum of Science and Industry, (MOSI), the tallest building in Manchester: the Beetham Tower and the two major football stadiums: Old Trafford (Manchester United) and Etihad Stadium (Manchester City).

Manchester is a large city in the United Kingdom, centrally located in England. The city was an important textile industry city, making Manchester the archetype of a textile city, partly because Flemish weavers settled in the city at that time. The industrial past is still clearly visible in Manchester. Famous sights or buildings in the city include: the Manchester Cathedral, the Imperial War Museum North located in Trafford Park, the neo-Gothic John Rylands Library, the Museum of Science and Industry, (MOSI), the tallest building in Manchester: the Beetham Tower and the two major football stadiums: Old Trafford (Manchester United) and Etihad Stadium (Manchester City).

There are 19 museums in Manchester.

Tours and tickets

These tours and tickets are available in Manchester.

Discount passes

These discounts and discount passes are valid in Manchester.

Museums Association

3 museums – A card that offers free entry and discounts to museums, galleries and exhibitions.

National Art Pass

1 museum – A pass that offers you free entry or discounts to museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK

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To see and do in Manchester

Discover the best museums in Manchester.

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Popular museums

These museums in Manchester are popular.

Museum of Science and Industry

Manchester

Manchester Museum

Manchester

The Manchester City F.C Museum and Stadium Tour

Manchester

National Football Museum

Manchester

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester

People's History Museum

Manchester

Whitworth Art Gallery

Manchester

Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives

Manchester

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Exhibitions in Manchester

These exhibitions are on display in Manchester.

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Revolution Manchester Gallery

Revolution Manchester Gallery

Discover the story of our historic site, get on board with the transport revolution and uncover Manchester’s aviation history. Weave your way around Cottonopolis, discover why small is beautiful in M...

Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester

The Game: 30 Years Through the Lens of Stuart Roy Clarke

The Game: 30 Years Through the Lens of Stuart Roy Clarke

Stuart Roy Clarke has been documenting football through a camera lens since 1989, capturing the ever-changing face of the beautiful game for three decades. His evocative photographs place fans and gro...

National Football Museum, Manchester

'Household Commotion’: Elizabeth Gaskell and the ‘awful treasure’ of her servants, 1832-1865.

'Household Commotion’: Elizabeth Gaskell and the ‘awful treasure’ of her servants, 1832-1865.

This new interactive exhibition explores in detail some of the individual servants that worked for the Gaskell family including Hearn, Elizabeth’s faithful housekeeper, and Will Preston, the outdoor s...

Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Manchester

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Nearby Manchester

Discover other popular museums and cities near Manchester.

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