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Prepare for the Year of the Dragon with an evening of friendship and celebration at Manchester Museum. Join the Museum for live performances and workshops to help you create your own Lunar New Year decorations. You’ll also have the chance to hang your wishes for the new year on a blossom tree in the Main […]

Image credit: John Lyons, Mama Look a Mas Passin, detail, 1990. (Oil on canvas, 1270 x 1020mm) Courtesy of the artist © John Lyons. Photo: Anne-Katrin Purkiss

Take a trip to The Whitworth to see a collection of art by the Caribbean British artist and poet John Lyons. The collection of work includes paintings, drawings and wooden carved artwork alongside Lyons’ sculptures and sketchbooks. The art exhibition celebrates Lyons’ contribution to art and literature in the UK.

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The Jewish Museum London and The Manchester Jewish Museum are collecting photographs that represent Jewish identity today, and you can be part of this project. To find out how you can get involved (and donate your photographs), come along to this free event. Please bring along any photographs that represent you and your Jewish identity. […]

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Join Manchester Jewish Museum for a special event marking Holocaust Memorial Day. Come along to the Museum Open Day to explore the Museum’s beautiful Spanish and Portuguese synagogue and gallery spaces. You’ll also have the chance to take part in some creative activities and sample the new dishes on offer at the Museum’s vegetarian cafe. […]

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‘I Say British, You Say Jewish’ is the National Holocaust Centre and Museum’s new touring exhibition. It’s a pop-up exhibition that travels around in a mobile trailer. The interactive exhibition invites visitors to experience the stories of Jewish people through the ages. The experience allows visitors to choose their own journey through the collection. You’ll […]

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Round up your family for crafty fun over the February half-term holidays. Be inspired by Elizabeth Gaskell’s collection of greetings cards and have a go at making your own. Everything you need will be provided, and the best bit is, there’s no mess to clear up. Explore the house and let the kids get creative. […]

Image credit: Jane Jin Kaisen, 'Halmang', 2023, video still. Courtesy of the artist.

Jane Jin Kaisen is an artist and filmmaker who was born on Jeju Island, South Korea and now lives in Denmark. Halmang is the title of her first UK solo exhibition of artwork. Presented at esea contemporary, which was once a wholesale fish market, this collection of artwork connects the historic Manchester market building with […]

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Fill up on festive joy and Christmas spirit at Manchester Museum. From market stalls and a winter concert to reindeer racing and sing-alongs, the museum is bursting with festive fun and activity on Wednesday 13 December from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Expect family activities running throughout the evening, so come along in your best […]

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Embroidery is one of the most important practices in Palestinian culture. This new display at The Whitworth shows the history of embroidery in Palestine. You’ll be able to see a selection of embroidered items of clothing as well as find out more about the art of embroidery and its importance in Palestinian life and politics. […]

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Explore the Science and Industry Museum after hours at this special adult-only, evening event. Play your way through 50 years of video games in Power UP  – the ultimate gaming experience and enjoy exploring the museum’s galleries after hours. There will also be talks and textile demonstrations happening throughout the evening.