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Family Friendly Summer at the Science and Industry Museum

An adult and a child enjoy explore an exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum.

Image credit: Science Museum Group

24 July - 5 September
10:00am - 5:00pm

At Science and Industry Museum

Free! - Free events booking required

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Step into the fascinating world of codebreaking and secret communications at the Science and Industry Museum this summer.

Be sure to check out the spy-themed exhibition, ‘Top Secret‘ and look out for the Museum’s friendly Explainers at ‘Science Stops‘ along the way. Solve puzzles and put your communication skills to the test.

On 27 July, there’s a special family-friendly session too. At ‘Get Curious‘ you can find out about some of the big ideas and inventions happening in our world today.

Plus, don’t miss the Manchester Science Festival Weekender, 20-22 August. Find out more about climate change through hands-on activities and special family-friendly events.

Plan Your Visit

Science and Industry Museum

Opening Times:

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

Liverpool Road Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4FP

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