Make, Create and Play at Newton Heath Library

Family friendly

Different coloured pencil crayons arranged in a circle

Join the Science and Industry Museum’s Explainers at Newton Heath 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

Old Church Street
Manchester,
M40 2JB

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

Mon
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thu
Closed
Fri
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
Closed

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