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Museums · North West England

Special Collections Museum

In or near Manchester.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Special Collections Museum — a museum in North West England, United Kingdom.

BBC Manchester building - geograph.org.uk - 1364213

Simon Johnston — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Manchester Oxford Road · 0.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Special Collections Museum is a museum located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

The Special Collections Museum is located in the West Midlands. This museum houses a variety of rare and significant items, focusing on preserving and showcasing unique collections for public viewing. It serves as a resource for research and education in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.4726, -2.2400
District
Manchester
Parish
Manchester, unparished area
Postcode
M1 5QS
Parliamentary constituency
Manchester Central
Nearest railway station
Manchester Oxford Road — 0.2 km
Official site
www.mmu.ac.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Special Collections Museum?
Special Collections Museum is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M1 5QS), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
What is Special Collections Museum?
Special Collections Museum — a museum in North West England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Special Collections Museum?
The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.2 km away. The nearest town is Manchester. Drivers can use postcode M1 5QS.
How do I get to Special Collections Museum?
The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M1 5QS.