Museums · North West England
Special Collections Museum
In or near Manchester.
Special Collections Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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 england-west-midlands, 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.
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- 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
- osm: node/12565815777 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Special Collections Museum?
- Special Collections Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M1 5QS), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Special Collections Museum?
- Special Collections Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Special Collections Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.2 km away. 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.