Museums · North West England
Manchester Museum
In or near Manchester.
Manchester Museum is a museum displaying works of archaeology, anthropology and natural history and is owned by the University of Manchester, in England. Sited on Oxford Road (A34) at the heart of the
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Oxford Road · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Manchester Museum, the nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, which is 1 km away. Entry to the museum is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is M13 9QQ.
About
Manchester Museum is a museum displaying works of archaeology, anthropology and natural history and is owned by the University of Manchester, in England. Sited on Oxford Road (A34) at the heart of the university's group of neo-Gothic buildings, it provides access to about 4.5 million items from every continent. It is the UK’s largest university museum and serves both as a major visitor attraction and as a resource for academic research and teaching. It has around 650,000 visitors each year.
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Official information
Manchester Museum is a cultural institution that showcases a diverse range of exhibits, including natural history, archaeology, and world cultures. Visitors can explore various galleries, including those dedicated to ancient Egypt, South Asia, and living worlds, as well as participate in community events and exhibitions.
From the Wikipedia article
Manchester Museum is a museum displaying works of archaeology, anthropology and natural history and is owned by the University of Manchester, in England. Sited on Oxford Road (A34) at the heart of the university's group of neo-Gothic buildings, it provides access to about 4.5 million items from every continent. It is the UK’s largest university museum and serves both as a major visitor attraction and as a resource for academic research and teaching. It has around 650,000 visitors each year.
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Background
History
The museum's first collections were assembled by the Manchester Society of Natural History formed in 1821 with the purchase of the collection of John Leigh Philips. The society established a museum in Peter Street, Manchester, on a site later occupied by the Young Men's Christian Association, in 1835. In 1850 the collections of the Manchester Geological Society (founded 1838) were added. By the 1860s both societies encountered financial difficulties and, on the advice of the evolutionary biologist Thomas Huxley, Owens College (now the University of Manchester) accepted responsibility for the collections in 1867. The museum in Peter Street was sold in 1875 after Owens College moved to new…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4664, -2.2344
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M13 9QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Rusholme
- Established
- 1867
- Annual visitors
- ~648,595/year
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Oxford Road — 1 km
- Opening
- Tu,Th,Fr,Su 10:00-17:00; We 10:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.museum.manchester.ac.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Manchester Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Manchester Museum?
- Manchester Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M13 9QQ), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Manchester Museum?
- Manchester Museum is a museum displaying works of archaeology, anthropology and natural history and is owned by the University of Manchester, in England. Sited on Oxford Road (A34) at the heart of the
- How do I get to Manchester Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode M13 9QQ.
- When was Manchester Museum built?
- Built or established in 1867.
- Is Manchester Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Manchester Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Manchester Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M13 9QQ.
- How busy is Manchester Museum?
- Manchester Museum draws around 648,595 visitors a year.