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The Manchester Museum

University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, England

The Manchester Museum’s origins lie in the collection of the Manchester manufacturer and collector John Leigh Philips (1761-1814). After his death, a small group of men bought his 'cabinet', and set up the Manchester Natural History Society in 1821. As its collections grew from around the world, the collections were transferred to their present location in the Owens College in 1868, (now the University of Manchester). The buildings which now house the Egyptology and Ethnographic collections were designed specially by Alfred Waterhouse and opened to the public in 1890.

More information can be found at

http://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/history/

The Manchester Museum

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Contact Details

Tel : 0161 275 2634
0161 275 2630
Fax : 0161 275 2676
E-mail : museum@manchester.ac.uk

URL : www.manchester.ac.uk/museum

Open

Tues - Sat: 10.00 - 17.00 Sun & Mon (including Bank Holidays): 11.00 - 16.00

Closed

Christmas closing: 23-26 December, 30 December and 1 January

Admission Charges

Free Admission

General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided

Collections

General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities

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