Description
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/
Collections description
Explore the world and travel through the ages at The Manchester Museum. Come face-to-face with live reptiles, admire ancient art from Egypt, find out about the story of money or see a helmet made from the skull of a porcupine fish. The Museum offers a year-round programme of special events, ranging from story-telling for the under-fives, art and craft workshops for children of all ages, to specialist lectures for adults by acclaimed academics. Visit our website www.manchester.ac.uk/museum to find out more about new activities and exhibitions.
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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