Museums in Manchester


Manchester is a great city to visit if you love culture, history and sports. You can explore the museums, galleries and theatres that showcase the city's rich heritage and creativity. You can also catch a game at the famous Old Trafford stadium, home of Manchester United, or the Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City plays.

Manchester has a vibrant nightlife scene, with plenty of pubs, clubs and live music venues to suit every taste. You can also enjoy the diverse cuisine, from traditional fish and chips to exotic curry and sushi. Manchester is a friendly and welcoming city that will make you feel at home.

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Greater Manchester Police Museum
Attraction
Free

Greater Manchester Police Museum

A former police station converted into a museum and archives detailing the history of policing in Greater Manchester.

Attraction
Free

Manchester Museum

Manchester Museum is a museum displaying works of archaeology, anthropology and natural history and is owned by the University of Manchester.

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Free

Salford Museum & Art Gallery

Salford Museum and Art Gallery was the UKs first free public library, which opened in January 1850, followed in November by a museum and art gallery.

IWM North
Attraction
Free

IWM North

Powerful stories of over a century of war, IWM North makes full use of its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver an award-winning immersive experience.

Portland Basin Museum
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Free

Portland Basin Museum

The museum combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful canal side setting. It is a family friendly museum, with something for all the family.