Discover the amazing events, activities and exhibitions happening at MOSI this season.
From the amazing Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 4 exhibition to our regular programme of science shows and textiles demonstrations, you'll find something for everyone to enjoy.
There are events at MOSI every day, although some specific activities only happen at weekends and during school holidays. Holiday dates are detailed below to help plan your visit.
Summer holidays 21 July – 29 August
Bank Holiday 25 August
Every effort has been made to ensure that details are correct at time of issue. The Museum reserves the right to alter the events programme at any time.
Click on the events calendar below or download our latest What's On guide.
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To celebrate the completion of our Histories Revealed oral history project, 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.
Fun for all the family in our hands-on science gallery.
Come and see a selection of the People's History Museum's fascinating exhibits in their temporary home at MOSI.
BODY WORLDS 4 offers MOSI exhibition visitors an unprecedented anatomical encounter with the human body in its post mortal state!
Daily demonstrations of items from one of the world's largest collections of working steam mill engines that powered industry and helped shape our modern world.
Follow the thread of Manchester's cotton industry as thunderous original machinery spins and weaves cotton into cloth in this fascinating demonstration.
Discover how a steam locomotive works by helping Engineer Eric and Forgetful Fireman Fred to get Pender started.
Join us for 30 minutes of fun-packed entertainment, as we explore many different scientific topics in our family science shows.
A fascinating view of the stars and planets.
Take a ride behind our replica of Robert Stephenson’s 1830 Planet locomotive. Departing from the Station Platform at regular intervals. Please see full event listing for confirmed operating dates.