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Section IX · 12 guides

Museums & Culture

Explore Manchester museums and culture, from free galleries and libraries to street art, theatre, industrial heritage, exhibitions and cultural attractions across the city.

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National Football Museum Manchester: Complete Visitor Guide 2026
Museums & Culture

National Football Museum Manchester: Complete Visitor Guide 2026

Plan your National Football Museum visit for 2026: Maradona's Hand of God shirt, 12-month return ticket, free for City of Manchester residents, Hall of…

13 min · Jul 2026
Old Trafford Stadium Tour & Museum: Complete 2026 Visitor Guide
Museums & Culture

Old Trafford Stadium Tour & Museum: Complete 2026 Visitor Guide

Plan your Old Trafford Stadium Tour and Museum visit for 2026: prices, what's included, Take to the Pitch experience, Munich Room, Trophy Room and…

17 min · Jul 2026
The Lowry Manchester: Theatre & Gallery Visitor Guide 2026
Museums & Culture

The Lowry Manchester: Theatre & Gallery Visitor Guide 2026

Plan your visit to The Lowry at Salford Quays for 2026: free LS Lowry galleries, Lyric Theatre programme, the 25th anniversary season and Operation…

12 min · Jul 2026
Manchester Museum: Complete Visitor Guide 2026 (European Museum of the Year)
Museums & Culture

Manchester Museum: Complete Visitor Guide 2026 (European Museum of the Year)

Plan your visit to Manchester Museum for 2026: free entry, 16 galleries, ancient Egypt mummies, South Asia Gallery, Lee Kai Hung Chinese Culture Gallery,…

12 min · Jul 2026
Imperial War Museum North: Visitor Guide Manchester (2026)
Museums & Culture

Imperial War Museum North: Visitor Guide Manchester (2026)

Plan your visit to Imperial War Museum North at Salford Quays for 2026: free entry, Libeskind architecture, the Big Picture Show, collection highlights and…

12 min · Jul 2026
Manchester Art Galleries: Whitworth, Manchester Art Gallery & the Wider Scene (2026 Guide)
Museums & Culture

Manchester Art Galleries: Whitworth, Manchester Art Gallery & the Wider Scene (2026 Guide)

The 2026 guide to Manchester's art galleries: free Pre-Raphaelite collection at Manchester Art Gallery, contemporary art at the Whitworth, HOME, Aviva Studios and the…

11 min · Jul 2026
Science & Industry Museum Manchester: Visitor Guide 2026 (Free Entry)
Museums & Culture

Science & Industry Museum Manchester: Visitor Guide 2026 (Free Entry)

Plan your visit to Manchester's Science and Industry Museum (formerly MOSI): free entry, opening times, the Power Hall reopening, family tips, and what to…

11 min · Jul 2026
John Rylands Library Manchester: Complete Visitor Guide 2026
Museums & Culture

John Rylands Library Manchester: Complete Visitor Guide 2026

Plan your visit to John Rylands Library for 2026: free entry, opening hours, the Historic Reading Room, Gutenberg Bible, the £7.6m refurbishment and how…

13 min · Jun 2026
Best Free Museums in Manchester: Complete 2026 Guide (No Entry Fee)
Museums & Culture

Best Free Museums in Manchester: Complete 2026 Guide (No Entry Fee)

Every free museum in Manchester for 2026: Manchester Museum, Art Gallery, Science & Industry, People's History, John Rylands, Whitworth, IWM North and more.

14 min · Jun 2026
Manchester Theatre & Performing Arts Guide (2026)
Museums & Culture

Manchester Theatre & Performing Arts Guide (2026)

Discover Manchester's theatre and performing arts scene from the iconic Royal Exchange to Palace Theatre, the Lowry, HOME, and Bridgewater Hall.

10 min · Jun 2026

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