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Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

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#1 of 132 in Childrens Museums in England

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Devoted to the development of science, technology, and industry, Science and Industry Museum has a number of permanent galleries spread over five historic buildings. Stop by to see the museum’s extensive displays on the themes of transport (cars, aircraft, and locomotives), power (water, electricity, steam, and gas engines), textiles, communications, and computing. Located on the site of the world’s first railway station, the Manchester Liverpool Road station, the museum offers steam train rides on selected dates. Check online for special events and temporary exhibits. This is a good choice on a rainy day. Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Manchester using our trip planner.

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By Ian S

If you've got small kids and are visiting at the weekend it's probably great - lots of hands-on fun stuff on the 1st floor and some child-centered demonstrations on the ground floor. If you're an...

If you've got small kids and are visiting at the weekend it's probably great - lots of hands-on fun stuff on the 1st floor and some child-centered demonstrations on the ground floor. If you're an... more »
By S8910MSmarko

Visited whilst rennovation was going on and was underwhelmed. So much closed and it has very little to see for adults without young children. It is great for children as there are interactive...

Visited whilst rennovation was going on and was underwhelmed. So much closed and it has very little to see for adults without young children. It is great for children as there are interactive... more »

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By Erin Louise Hindle

Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it here. Me and my brother come regularly with my toddler and we all have so much fun. Definitely recommend for any age! There is a great toddler area too and a super cute little gift shop. They also have events on a lot with talks and stuff during the school holidays. If you go in a weekday, it’s not busy at all! Perfect place for the family!

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By Shaun “Sparkles”

At the moment, I can't really give it a proper review, so this is my temporary review based on the museum only been party opened. The but that's still open is the computer and industry part ( the cotton mills) also the interactive kids section. The museum did put on a glam show today, which was entertaining but I did not see the connection with science... possibly because I was too busy watching the glam acts and singing along to Abba rather than listening to the narrative. I will review when I revisit when the other sections are reopened.

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