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Housed in the old Liverpool Road Station, this museum houses 15 galleries. Themes displayed include space, a hands-on science area, and the Victorian sewer system, filled with its smells and sounds. The industries of textiles, transportation, and printing are also represented. Open daily. Address: Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester England UK M3 4FP
Send an Email (1) +44 (0) 16 1832 1830
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Urbis is an interactive experience dedicated to the world's cities. Visitors can learn about the culture and history of Manchester and other places such as Paris, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Sao Paolo by taking virtual tours. Address: Cathedral Gardens Manchester England UK M4 3BG
Send an Email +44 (0) 161 605 8200
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The Manchester Jewish Museum is located in a restored synagogue and charts the history of the Jewish community in the city from the 18th century. Address: 190 Cheetham Hill Road Manchester England UK M8 8LW
Send an Email (1) +44 (0) 161 834 9879
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The Imperial War Museum explores the effects of modern warfare on people and places with a mix of static displays and interactive exhibits. Address: Trafford Wharf Manchester MAN England M17 1TZ
Send an Email (1) +44 (0) 161 836 4000
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The Police museum is based in Newton Street police station, a Victorian building that is well preserved. Displays include uniforms and crime fighting equipment. Opening hours are limited to 10:30am to 3:30pm on Tuesdays. Address: Newton Street Manchester England UK M1 1ES
+44 (0) 161 856 3287
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Every continent in the world is represented in this museum which has over six million exhibits. Botany, Egyptology, and geology are a few of the many collections available for viewing. Special exhibits and events are held regularly. Address: The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester England UK M13 9PL
+44 (0) 16 1275 2634
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Charting the history and achievements of workers throughout the Industrial Revolution, the People's History Museum has a number of hands on learning experiences as well as static displays and exhibits. Address: Bridge Street Manchester England UK M3 3ER
Send an Email (1) +44 (0) 161 839 6061
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The Gallery of Costume is located in an old Georgian house and contains a collection of fashions from the 17th century to the present day. Opening hours are limited to the last Saturday of each month unless a tour is booked in advance. Address: Platt Hall, Wilmslow Road Manchester England UK M14 5LL
+44 (0) 161 224 5217
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Exhibits at the Museum of Transport include a large number of buses, other items include a horse drawn passenger coach and trams. Address: Boyle Street Manchester England UK M8 8UW
+44 (0) 161 205 2122
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