Science and Industry Museum

Don’t miss Power Hall: After Hours- a one night only takeover with live music, interactive games and unique experiences. Explore the museum after dark plus entry to Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos and Power Up! 12 March, 19.00-22.00 £10 (£5 students) bit.ly/4pVuGl9

We visited @sim_manchester for a sneak peek at the new Horrible Histories exhibition - an out-of-this-world adventure guided by characters from the new BBC Horrible Science TV series. 🚀 Book your tickets 👉 scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/horri… Hear from Head of Space, Libby Jackson. 👇

Explore Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You in your own way with our special Experitots and Relaxed Sessions. Bring your little ones along to Experitots in the gallery on Friday, or join us for a Relaxed Session on Sunday! Find out more and book your place now bit.ly/3PzcPR0

Are you a teacher or educator? Join us on Wednesday 19 November, 17.30 - 20.00 (drop-in) to discover our new Schools and Skills program and explore the newly reopened Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery. Find out more about new workshops for KS1 and KS2, explore public engagement and careers opportunities and meet our Schools and Skills team to find out how we can work with you. Register here: bit.ly/496DrEb Please note, a school email is required to register for this event.

Why treadmills soothe our minds and joysticks sharpen our wits: fabulous to see the peer-reviewed results of our online mass experiment for the @McrSciFest at the @sim_manchester with @Comadork and his team from @WesternU appear in @PLOSONE! blog.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/why-treadmills…

HUGE NEWS 📢 Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery is re-opening on Friday 17 October! Following major repairs and restoration, we are getting ready to welcome you back. Rediscover iconic objects and uncover inspiring stories of the people whose skills have powered our lives from the Industrial Revolution to now. Pre-book your free tickets bit.ly/3KG2uDy

It's World Cancer Research Day and we're looking back at our exhibition Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope. A new version of the exhibition was opened by @BreakthroCancer in Dublin earlier this year. Discover more about the fascinating stories featured blog.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/the-cancer-rev…

FREE CELEBRATIONS: Kicking off today, @sim_manchester hosts a weekend packed with free activities, tours and workshops inspired by the upcoming anniversary of the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester railway... manchesterwire.co.uk/the-science-an…

For the next two weekends we're taking part in Heritage Open Days 2025 - free entry to our museum, plus a free heritage bus service linking us with our friends at @sim_manchester & People's History Museum. Come and discover Greater Manchester's heritage! #HOD25

Hang on to your bogie hats and prepare to meet Dr Xand! He’s here on 12 August taking part in a myth-busting mission to answer your ickiest questions about our brains and senses. Lucky ticket holders can also grab a photo with him in our sense-sational exhibition, Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You! Tickets are limited, book now bit.ly/4m8aRW8

Following our brief closure earlier due to a short-term technical issue, we are happy to say that the museum is now back open. Thank you for your patience, we look forward to welcoming you soon.

Schools are nearly out... and @sim_manchester has now unveiled its 'summer of senses' programme - with dozens of FREE activities for everything to get involved with. 🙌👫 #ad Find out what's happening👇buff.ly/wKn5oQB

77 years ago today the Manchester Small-Scale Experimental Machine, aka Baby, ran for the first time! It was the world’s first stored-program computer, the technology is still used as the basis for millions of computers. Don't miss our working replica of Baby on your next visit.

🎉 "Kate's work has not only boosted volunteer participation & satisfaction but influenced Manchester's Industrial & Digital Skills Strategy" 🔊 Shout about those who inspire you by nominating them for our Volunteer Leader of the Year Award 📝 buff.ly/Ft5oXgG #LoVols

HALF TERM: Throughout May half term, @sim_manchester hosts a sense-sational programme of free, family-friendly fun for all ages... manchesterwire.co.uk/make-the-most-…

SPRING SCIENCE: From super-sized exhibitions and time-hopping video game thrills to revolutionary objects and stories that shaped the world we live in today, @sim_manchester has something for explorers of all ages... manchesterwire.co.uk/guide/the-best…

Don't forget, we're open as usual today! 🧠 Discover our sense-sational senses in Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You 🧪 Get hands-on in our interactive Experiment gallery 🎮 Play all day in Power Up, the ultimate gaming experience Plan your visit now bit.ly/3SrpjLE

How many slates does it take to replace our 200-year-old roof? Our expert team are hard at work laying a whopping 60,000 Welsh slates on our roof to keep it watertight and ready to inspire generations to come 🔨 Find out more about how we’re changing 👉bit.ly/3S8pKMn

Take a look at these CGI images that give a sense for how our iconic Power Hall: The Law Family Gallery could look when it reopens this summer! 👀 We’ve been hard at work - making urgent repairs and updating the space for visitors to discover the story of Manchester’s industry for generations to come. Watch this space for more info on the Power Hall, and a reopening date, coming soon. Find out more bit.ly/4ji9fbd

Want to help share Manchester's history? We're looking for volunteers to join our Highlights team! You'll be delivering talks to visitors, gaining new experience and sharing science with visitors from around the world. Find out more and apply bit.ly/3LYDbKW