The Manchester museums are some of the prized possessions of the city. Millions of tourists, researchers and scholars assemble at the city to witness the antique collections of Manchester museums. Some of the universities and schools too house popular museums, worth watching. The museums in Manchester are credited to retain the glory of the city's art and culture.
There are innumerable museums in Manchester situated within the city as well as in its suburbs. Visitors having a cultural taste enjoy the most in these museums. Children and youngsters of present generation can enjoy their day engaging themselves in the activities and events held at these museums.
The list of Manchester museums are as follows:
- Chetham's School of Music
- Heaton Hall
- Manchester Art Gallery
- Manchester Jewish Museum
- Cornerhouse
- People's History Museum
- Fletcher Moss Art Gallery
- Manchester Museum
- Greater Manchester Police Museum
- Whitworth Art Gallery
- Gallery of Costume
- Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
- Wythenshawe Hall
- Urbis - Museum of Urban Life
- The Pankhurst Centre
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The famous Manchester Museum is a part of the University of Manchester. The museum collection includes Egyptology, dinosaurs, birds, mammals and living amphibians. The museum houses 15 galleries where tourists can witness collections from all around the world. Entry to the Museum is free and it opens from 10.00am-5.00pm (Tuesday-Saturday) and from 11am-4pm on Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays.
The Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester is another famous museum of Manchester located at the Liverpool Road. There are 15 galleries in the museum providing information about various aspects of science and related topics. Some of the permanent exhibitions include Air & Space Gallery, the Making of Manchester and many more. The museum opens on every day from 10.00am-5.00pm. However, it remains closed on Christmas Eve.
Urbis or Manchester’s Centre for Urban Culture is located on the Corporation Street amidst Cathedral Gardens, exhibiting all kinds of antiques collected from all over the world. Entry is free to the museum.
The Gallery of Costume and Platt Hall situated at the Wilmslow Road boasts of the unique collections of textiles, clothing and fashion accessories. The museum is open daily from 10.00am to 5.30pm.
Manchester museums are probably the most visited venues in the entire city that provides opportunity to view some of the rare art collections from various corners of the world.
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