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Science and Industry Museum

Type:Museum

Liverpool Road
Castlefield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 4FP

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Ticket Prices

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult entryFree
Child entryFree

If you are visiting the museum, you must book a free Museum Admission ticket in order to enter the museum.
If you are attending an online or virtual event, you do not need to book a free Museum Admission ticket.

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour

Map & Directions

Public Transport Directions

Rail: the nearest train station is Deansgate (¼ mile away) and is approximately 10 minutes walk away

Bus: The free Metroshuttle bus (Route 1) stops outside of the Museum

Tram: The nearest Metrolink tram stop is Deansgate-Castlefield (¼ mile) and is approximately 10 minutes walks away.

Road Directions

From: M602, J3, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) Directions:

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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4.5 of 5 stars
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    • Very Good
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    • Average
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    • Poor
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    • Terrible
      108

    Recent Reviews:

    • Martyn C
      Mostly shut
      2 of 5 stars
      Friday, 22nd September 2023
      Thoroughly disappointed. After all these years I get to visit this must see museum, and most of it is shut. So just a room of textile machines the childrens discovery things and café. Read full review
    • Andy K
      Loughborough, United Kingdom
      Great visit
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 23rd September 2023
      Brilliant visit to this museum and was worth coming out to. Went to.ser the volcano film and also.many other exhibits and various areas of STEM which are my area of interest Read full review
    • Samson1971
      Dubai, United Arab Emirates
      Trip Type:
      Family
      History of Manchester
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 24th September 2023
      This place houses and depicts the past history of Manchester as an industrial and trading hub of UK. It’s showcases the machinery’s and engineering marvel of the city’s leading industry then... Read full review

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
    • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing impaired
    • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Visually impaired
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - 4

    Attraction Facilities

    • Free Admission

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant

    Payment Methods

    • MasterCard accepted
    • Visa accepted

    Provider Facilities

    • Conference facilities - Internet access
    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • In town/city centre
    • Indoor Attraction
    • Outdoor Attraction

    Target Markets

    • Marketed Towards Families

    Dates and Opening Times

    Open (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

    * General Opening Text

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