Manchester, MAN Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Manchester, MAN, England.
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.
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.
Exhibits at the Museum of Transport include a large number of buses, other items include a horse drawn passenger coach and trams.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Located inside the Old Trafford stadium, the museum guides visitors through Manchester United's history. View trophies won by the club, learn about Manchester United legends and look at many more interesting displays dedicated to the club.
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.
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