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Museum of Science & Industry
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Liverpool Road
Castlefield
Manchester
M3 4FP
Greater Manchester
England
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Inside the Museum of Science & Industry
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Collection details
Archives, Aviation, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Industry, Land Transport, Personalities, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Trade and Commerce
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Facilities
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Wheelchair access to 98% of the Museum. A loan service is available for Wheelchairs, Mobility Seats, Magnifiers and Water Bowls. (£20 returnable deposit). Handling sessions can be organised for partially sighted and blind visitors. 10 minute pre-sessions are available for most events. For further details, please call 0161 606 0156.
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Contact details
24 Hour Information Line (Tel)
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0161 832 2244
Group Bookings (Tel)
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0161 606 0177
School Bookings (Tel)
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0161 833 0027
Marketing (Fax)
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0161 833 1471
Schools Bookings (Fax)
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0161 832 1511
Marketing
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marketing@mosi.org.uk
The Learning Centre
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education@mosi.org.uk
Website
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www.mosi.org.uk
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Open
Open daily 10.00-17.00
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Closed
Closed 24-26 December and 1 January
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Admission charges
Admission to the Museum's permanent galleries is FREE.
Charges apply for Special Exhibitions.
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
Uncover Manchester's industrial past and learn about the fascinating stories of the people who contributed to the history and science of a city that helped shape the modern world. Located on the site of the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station and only minutes from Manchester's City Centre, the Museum's action-packed galleries, working exhibits and costumed characters tell the amazing story of revolutionary discoveries and remarkable inventions both past and present - a memorable day out for everyone!
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Collections description
Our collections are Designated by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council as being 'pre-eminent collections of national and international importance'. We also provide access to about a third of our reserve collections through our on-site Collections Centre.
The Museum uses its collections to tell the story of Manchester as the world’s first industrial city. We mainly collect objects that were made or used in the Manchester area. We also hold archives relating to people and companies from the region. We collect items from the present, as well as the past, in order to portray Manchester’s continuing story.
Our object collections range from familiar domestic appliances to unfamiliar manufacturing machinery and scientific instruments. We also collect vehicles, office equipment, models, memorabilia, awards, architectural materials, archaeological finds and, occasionally, works of art. Our collections of business and personal archives include minute books, letters, trade literature (such as catalogues and manuals), engineering drawings and photographs. We also collect textile samples and pattern books, prints, paintings and audiovisual and sound recordings, including oral and video histories.
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Articles
Horse Drawn Carriage Marking End Of An Era Restored By MOSI
News In Brief - Week Ending August 31 2008
Speedway Hero's Story Told By Museum In Manchester
Summer 2008 Holiday Ideas At UK Heritage Sites And Museums
Looms, Limousines And Haçienda Doors - 25 Years At MOSI
News In Brief - Week Ending July 2008
MGM 2008 - May Is Museums And Galleries Month 2008!
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Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 9 - The People's Museum In Manchester
Get Out Of The Office At Lunchtime And Visit A Manchester Museum
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Events
Peoples History Museum at MOSI
; Exhibition
Planetarium Shows-The Night Sky
Making of MOSI 25th Anniversary Exhibition
; Exhibition
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Guided tours
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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
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Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Sign language interpretation available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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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
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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