Won’t Sit Still

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A digital illustration of objects like a table, chair and rug in a room. The background of the illustration is blue and each object is a different colour like red, white, yellow or green.
Image credit: Manchester City Galleries

Discover Won’t Sit Still, a lively exhibition exploring Manchester Art Gallery’s furniture and lighting collection.

Featuring pieces collected over more than a century, the display brings together historic and contemporary designs. As you explore, you’ll uncover the stories behind the objects and how they connect to ideas and issues that still matter today. It’s a fresh way to look at design, craft and the everyday objects that shape our lives.

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Mosley Street
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M2 3JL
Mon
Closed
Tue
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
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