Make, Create and Play at Gorton Library

Family friendly

The hands of a person with a paint brush and various colours in a paint box.
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Join the Science and Industry Museum’s Explainers at Gorton Library for a host of fascinating activities.

In the morning sessions, you’ll find out more about our bodies and how to take care of them.

In the afternoon, you can find out more about the history of making cotton cloth in Manchester. Get inspired by the museum’s collections as you weave with paper and create your own fabric designs.

Plan your visit

Garratt Way, Gorton
Manchester,
M18 8HE

The first hour of every weekday is reserved for people aged over 60.

Mon
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed
Closed
Thu
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
Closed

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