
An Inheritance
Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre
4 July 2025 - 2 November 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Many of the city’s top attractions make it onto the ‘free things to do in Manchester’ list. So if you’re looking for places to go that won’t cost the earth, you’re in luck.
There’s plenty to pick from. Choose from free museums, like the Science and Industry Museum and the People’s History Museum. Check out free art galleries like the Manchester Art Gallery. There are also free attractions like Central Library and Heaton Park too.
With year-round activities and exhibitions, Manchester’s many free attractions are packed with enough history, science and art, to keep everyone busy whatever the weather.
Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre
4 July 2025 - 2 November 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
The Museum is open every day from 10.00–17.00 during school holidays.
Free Plan your visit!One of Manchester’s greatest landmarks, Central Library is a building of architectural beauty and a place for knowledge and learning.
Free. Plan your visit!Opening hours until August 2024
Free! Plan your visit!The Whitworth, City Centre
4 July 2025 - 4 January 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
People’s History Museum, City Centre
18 January 2025 - 29 December 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
People’s History Museum, City Centre
21 December 2024 - 19 October 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre
7 November 2019 - 31 December 2025
11:00am - 5:00am
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