“If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left” – Albert Einstein.
Part of Manchester Science Festival, this workshop at Manchester Museum explores the question of what will happen to the earth should the bees die out, using portraiture, photography, writing and sculpture informed by beekeepers, ecologists and sustainability specialists.
Manchester Museum explores the concept of ‘wild’ nature as a means of tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis in a new exhibition.
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Leading academic bookshop and cafe based at the University of Manchester.
Manchester Museum opened The Study on 11 September 2015. A reworking of the entire top floor of its historic Grade II*-listed building, The Study has been reimagined as a space designed to spark wonder, curiosity and a passion for research in all of its visitors.
The Astronomer is an exclusive dining space on the 35th floor of Vita Living North on the new Circle Square Development.
Large lecture theatre in The University of Manchester.
The North West’s first public poetry library, Manchester Poetry Library opened in 2020 at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Utility Gift Shop on Oxford Road is all about products that are new, unique, quirky and cool. High street shopping at its best.
San Carlo Fumo may be part of a chain, but it doesn’t feel like it. Right at the top of Oxford Road, it’s lavishly decorated and specialises in cicchetti, or Italian small plates.
Situated on Oxford Road, BrewDog Manchester Outpost is a great spot to enjoy tasty BrewDog beers and a wide-spread guest selection.
Kro Bar, Manchester is an independent pub and music venue housed (somewhat ironically) in the former Temperance Society building.
The Royal Northern College of Music is both a music venue and an academic institution for the country’s finest music students.
Hyatt Regency Manchester is an elegant, modern hotel set in the heart of Oxford Road Corridor, the city’s knowledge quarter.
Celebrating its 200th year in 2024, The University of Manchester is the largest single-site university in the UK, and boasts come incredible cultural institutions, found on campus, across Manchester and…
Explore incredible objects from the world-renowned theoretical physicist’s office in this special display.
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Whether you’re a high-fashion fanatic or just couture curious, Unpicking Couture gets up close and personal with pivotal moments in fashion history.
free entry
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
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Manchester Museum explores the concept of ‘wild’ nature as a means of tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis in a new exhibition.
free entry
Yorkshire Sculpture Park welcomes a retrospective from Bharti Kher, a leading contemporary artist known for her innovative approach to sculpture.
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Art Plays Games is a new show at FACT, celebrating games created by digital artists and independent video game developers.
free entry
Discover 40 of the highlights and hidden gems that are available to explore every day at the Science and Industry Museum.
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Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
The outsiders, the oddities and the outrageous – we’re keeping it weird with a hot new batch of underground gigs about to hit Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Make the most of the springtime sun with some of the North's best bars and restaurants.
From precarious ceramics to photography festivals, spring is here and brings with it a breath of fresh air in visual art and exhibitions.
It's like the Woolies pick'n'mix counter this month in live literature land – so much choice, we're not sure where to start digging in.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Dragon quests, coconut pyramids and topsy-turvy Wonderland adventures... curious?
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