England's Northwest Tourism Awards Winner 2008
Before You Visit
Christmas Opening Times
MOSI is open 7 days a week (excluding 24 - 26 Dec and 1 Jan) from 10.00am - 5.00pm. Entry to our permanent galleries is FREE for everyone.
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A new display of early twentieth century Christmas handkerchief designs will be shown at MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry) this month as part of a Christmas activity trail which also includes models from the animated film The Nightmare Before Christmas, directed by Tim Burton.
Manchester's greatest scientific and industrial achievements will be brought to life at the Christmas markets next week, as part of a range of costumed shows for MOSI’s (Museum of Science & Industry) Christmas festival of performance.
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Welcome to MOSI
Located on the historic site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, housed in five listed buildings, MOSI’s amazing galleries and outstanding collections tell the story of Manchester’s scientific and industrial past, present and future.
Follow the fortunes of Manchester people as their town grows from a Roman outpost to the world’s first industrial city.
Learn how Manchester steamed ahead with the world's first passenger railway and exported locomotives worldwide.
Discover the Victorian engineering excellence that made Manchester the world leader in machine tools.
Be inspired by a range of gadgets, gizmos and gift ideas in our well-stocked shop and take home a special memento of your visit.
Open daily
Learn all about how jet engines work and then have a go at designing your own using exciting, interactive software.
8th February 2008 - 25th January 2009
This fascinating exhibition focuses on Ancoats, an area once populated by large numbers of Italian immigrants and the birth place of the modern day North West ice cream industry.
Support your heritage and play a part in the future of MOSI by joining the new membership scheme.