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Screaming Gander
Contemporary art gallery and art consultancy. Focusing on the career development of contemporary artists in Europe and the USA.
The Old Sunday School
The Heritage Centre display is housed within the Macclesfield Sunday School built in 1813/1814 for the workers of the Silk Industry. This Museum follows the lives of the Silk Industry founders and explores the finished product of Silk in the costume displays.
The Holden Gallery
With a distinguished history dating back over 100 years, the Faculty of Art and Design’s Holden Gallery at Manchester Metropolitan University, offers an ongoing programme of exhibitions.
Paradise Mill
Take a guided tour of Paradise Mill and step back in time to an early 20th century silk mill. See 26 restored Jacquard looms, hear about the silk industry and watch a weaving demonstration.
Venture Arts
Venture Arts runs professional arts workshops in a bright, lively, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Contact
Contact is an award-winning theatre and arts venue on Manchester's vibrant Oxford Road Corridor, with young people at the heart of everything that we do.
Stockport Art Gallery
Stockport Art Gallery is a vibrant, contemporary art space which hosts regular exhibitions in all four of its galleries.
Rochdale Pioneers Museum
The Rochdale Pioneers Museum exists to preserve the original store of the Rochdale Pioneers and to generate an understanding of the ideals and principles of the co-operative movement.
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DiscoverThe Rochdale Pioneers Museum exists to preserve the original store of the Rochdale Pioneers and to generate an understanding of the ideals and principles of the co-operative movement.
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Castlefield Gallery
Castlefield Gallery is a gallery and agency for contemporary visual artists and their work.
Richard Goodall Gallery Thomas St
Richard Goodall Gallery sells Contemporary Art, Fine Art Photography, and rock art.
Whitworth Art Gallery
The Whitworth, part of the University of Manchester and the city's gallery in the park, is home to some of the UK's finest collections of art & design.
Victoria Baths
The Victoria Baths Archive represents the rich history of Victoria Baths, the Baths and Wash-houses of Manchester, and the history of swimming and Turkish Baths in general. It contains pictures, documents, objects and memories.
Central Art Gallery
Central Art Gallery's beautiful gallery spaces host a varied programme of temporary exhibitions and the permanent Rutherford Gallery.
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The Rutherford GalleryHarry Rutherford was a nationally renowned artist who came from the Tameside area. His career was long and varied, working initially as a draughtsman and then training with the eminent artist Walter Sickert.
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Chetham's Library
The library houses 1,000's of volumes or printed books and ephemera, as well as archives and manuscripts and prints and photographs.
Manchester Art Gallery
The collections and exhibitions are eclectic - from Pre-Raphaelites to contemporary art and design.
Manchester United Museum
See the stadium through the eyes of Manchester United greats themselves. Or get even closer to the world of Manchester United and share 130 years of football in the Museum.
Astley Cheetham Art Gallery
A gallery housing the Astley Cheetham Art Collection.
National Football Museum
The National Football Museum is home to the biggest and best collection of football stories in the world.
Manchester Jewish Museum
The Museum now chronicles the lives of Jewish people in Manchester and their contribution to making the city what it is today.
Hat Works
Hat Works is the UK's only museum dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear.
Comme Ca Art
Established in 1994, Comme Ca Art pioneered the creation of alternative exhibition venues throughout Manchester City Centre, offering up and coming artists the opportunity to showcase their works to a wide and varied audience.
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) Special Collections
Art and design related collections and archives.Supporting teaching, learning and research at Manchester Metropolitan University. Free and open to all.
The International 3
With emerging and established artists, independent curators, galleries and organisations International 3 present new commissions, solo shows, group exhibitions, events.
neo:gallery22
neo: is an artist led, not-for-profit organisation, founded to aid the development of creative practitioners.
Museum of Transport
The Museum promotes interest in passenger transport in Greater Manchester.
Manchester Craft & Design Centre
A hidden gem at the heart of Manchester’s creative Northern Quarter, Manchester Craft & Design Centre is a not-for-profit social enterprise and the independent incubator venue for craft and design businesses in the North West.
The Penthouse
An independent not for profit artist led work and project space in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
Royal Exchange Theatre
The Craft Shop hosts a programme of changing exhibitions which are located in the glass display cases situated along the colonnade in the Great Hall. There are also changing picture exhibitions displayed in the Gallery Corner, inside the Craft Shop.
Out House - Stevenson Square
Out House is an outdoor project space for Public Art.
Portland Basin Museum
Portland Basin Museum is housed within the restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse. The museum combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful canal side setting. It is an exciting family friendly museum, with something for all the family.
Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate
One of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, showing how a complete industrial community lived.
Museum of the Greater Manchester Police
The Museum enables you to experience what life was really like for these officers in a once busy Victorian police station.
Salford Museum & Art Gallery
Salford Museum and Art Gallery presents an exciting programme of permanent displays and changing contemporary exhibitions.
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By HandShowcasing handmade work by independent artists and craftspeople.
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Pilkingtons CollectionSalford Museum;'s Pilkington collection is the largest in the UK. It contains examples of almost every artist and most types of ware produced by the factory between 1900-1958 and the 1970s. When the company unfortunately closed in June 2010 Salford Museum was able to acquire the Pilkington archive containing pattern books, notebooks and company documents. This important resource not only compliments the ceramic collection but also assists by placing it in its social history context.
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Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI)
MOSI’s historic industrial site symbolises Manchester as the place where science and industry met and the modern world began.
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ExperimentLots of hands-on fun for all the family in our hands-on science gallery.
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Engines at WorkExperience the sights, sounds and smells of steam engines that powered mills all over the North West.
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Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Hall i' th' Wood was originally built as a half-timbered hall in the 16th century and was owned by wealthy yeomen and merchants. A young Samuel Crompton came to live there with his parents. In 1779 he invented his Spinning Mule, which revolutionised the cotton industry
Ancoats Peeps
Walking around the Ancoats area of Manchester you will come across brass eyepieces set into walls. Through these peepholes you can glimpse a space that has been walled up for some time, but that is not entirely still.
Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA)
Leading the UK in exploring the Chinese Century through an innovative programme of exhibitions, residencies, engagement projects, festivals, and events.
PLY
PLY is a bar, restaurant and creative space who have a carefully curated programme of exhibitions and events brought to you by artists from all over the world, alongside our doodle wall and book exchange.
Common
A small establishment in the heart of the Northern Quarter. Est 2004. Nice food + good drinks + exhibitions + the kestrel suite = common
International Anthony Burgess Foundation
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation encourages and supports public and scholarly interest in all aspects of the life and work of Anthony Burgess.
Museum of Medicine and Health
The Museum of Medicine and Health contains a vast and diverse array of artefacts dating from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. Due to space limitations the museum does not have a permanent displays, but we are able to make the collection available for research, student projects, loans and one-off displays.
Chuck Gallery
Chuck Gallery is an art space in Manchester dedicated to the promotion of modern and contemporary African art.
The John Rylands Library
One of the world's finest collections of rare books and manuscripts.
Manchester Town Hall
Manchester Town Hall houses decorative architecture, oil paintings, a dedicated Sculpture Hall and some beautiful murals. A must visit.
Staircase House
The house is famous for its rare Jacobean cage-newel staircase, which is one of only three examples in Britain. A state-of-the-art audio guide recounts the full history of the house.
OBJECT / A
OBJECT / A is a contemporary gallery that occupies an intimate space in the Friends’ Meeting House.
Oak Street Cafe
Situated at the heart of Manchester Craft & Design Centre, Oak Street Café not only serves food but also presents exhibitions on their walls.
Royal Northern College of Music
The RNCM has a small permanent collection of paintings consisting of portraits of former Principals of the RNCM and Northern School of Music as well as works by twentieth-century artists with musical subjects. The RNCM Collection of Historic Musical Instruments is also available for public viewing, comprising in excess of 300 instruments.
Manchester School of Art
Based in the heart of Manchester, a vibrant and multicultural city, we are a pioneer of art and design education in the UK.
Didsbury Parsonage Trust
The Didsbury Parsonage Trust was set up by the members of the Didsbury Civic Society to conserve and restore the Old Parsonage building and make use of its space for the community.
Gallery Of Costume
The Gallery of Costume houses one of the most important costume collections in Britain, second only to the V&A in London. It contains over 20,000 fashion items from the 17th century to the present day.
Artwork
Creative community & artist space in Salford. Studios, workspaces, event hire and more!
Print and Paste
Print&Paste is a curated outdoor art space based in central Manchester, located on Chester Street, just off Oxford Rd. Every month a new artist is invited to exhibit work on a large 16-sheet board traditionally used by advertisers.
The Lowry
A spectacular waterside building housing theatres, galleries, restaurant, café/bars and gift shop.
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LS Lowry - The Art & The ArtistThe Lowry houses the largest public collection of paintings and drawings by LS Lowry in the world.
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The Pankhurst Centre
The house where the Suffragette movement was formed pays tribute to the Pankhurst family and the Suffragettes.
Imperial War Museum North
IWM North is one of the five branches of the Imperial War Museums - the only one outside the South East of England.
Museum of Wigan Life
The local museum packed with exciting exhibits for Wigan, Leigh and neighbouring towns and villages.
The Silk Museum
At the Silk Museum, journey along the Silk Road and discover the history of Macclesfield's Silk Industry from its humble button beginnings, the growth of the Silk Mills to its involvement in wars and education, right through to the present day.
53two
'53two' is a versatile Arts Venue, managed by Manchester Actors’ Platform.
AIR Gallery
AIR is a contemporary gallery and exhibition space which showcases emerging and early career artists; bringing cultural diversity and international collaboration of the arts within the local community.
Bury Art Museum
Showcasing the best of international and local art, find out more about the rich history of Bury and the surrounding area.
Anson Engine Museum
Bringing engines to life for the delight of our visitors.
PS Mirabel
PS Mirabel is an artist run project and exhibition space in the centre of Manchester.
Out House - Sub Station
Out House is an outdoor project space for Public Art.
Nexus Art Cafe
Nexus Art Cafe is a creative community space in the heart of the city centre striving to build community based on an ethos of inclusion, respect and hospitality.
Art with a Heart Centre
Art with a Heart is a constituted not for profit organisation set up for the benefit of the local community.
Stockport Story Museum
Stockport Story Museum takes visitors on a fascinating journey through Stockport's history dating back over 10,000 years through to the present day. Explore changing social climates, attitudes and lifestyles and hear from characters of Stockport's past.
Bolton Steam Museum
One of the largest collection of stationary steam engines and related items in the country.
The Portico Library & Gallery
Discover one of Manchester's hidden gems - a 19th century research library, an exhibition space, events venue, and an oasis for reading, writing and relaxing.
AWOL Studios
AWOL Studios provides a flexible, cost effective home to an eclectic and diverse range of creative individuals, organisations and businesses.
Sandbar
Art Works Manchester is curating art that works for the Sand Bar Manchester.
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Cabinets of CuriosityA collection of 'wonder art' by Michael Mayhew
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Working Class Movement Library
Working people have always struggled to get their voices heard. The Working Class Movement Library records over 200 years of organising and campaigning by ordinary men and women.
Paper Gallery
PAPER is an artist-led, commercial gallery based in Manchester and represents a range of emerging and mid-career artists whose practice is based around the medium of paper.
Waterside Arts Centre
Waterside Arts Centre is a major touring venue for visual and performing arts, whilst offering a wide range of resources to the local community.
Cross Street Arts
Cross Street Arts is an artist-run charitable organisation set up to help secure a working environment for professional contemporary visual arts. They also run regular exhibitions.
Gallery Oldham
Bringing together objects from the galleries Natural History, Social History and Art Collections to look again at Oldham past and present.
West Park Museum & Art Gallery
Visit the land of the ancient Egyptians at West Park Museum. Travel down the Nile with Victorian explorer Marianne Brocklehurst, daughter of John Brocklehurst a Macclesfield Mill Owner. See the treasures she collected from her explorations of Egypt in the 19th century in this purpose built Museum. Alongside this renowned collection is our Local History display, including a selection of works by local artist Charles Tunnicliffe.
Smithills Hall
One of Bolton's original family homes, Smithills Hall is a Grade 1 listed building, full of history and drama. Containing fine examples of architecture through the ages, from Medieval and Tudor right through to Victorian times, the hall is set in formal gardens next to the West.
Saul Hay Gallery
Contemporary painting, sculpture, mixed media and photography in the heart of historic Castlefield, Manchester
The Turnpike
The Turnpike is a unique arts venue, producing high quality and inspiring new cultural opportunities for all, removing systematic barriers to participation and raising aspiration and resilience across the community.
Rogue Artists' Studios & Project Space
Established in 1995, Rogue is a not-for-profit artists studios providing members with accessible and affordable workspace in Manchester city centre.
The Study
For the curious, the makers, the searchers and the sharers - The Study, Manchester’s space for new thinking.
Elizabeth Gaskell's House
Elizabeth Gaskell's House in Manchester was the home of the famous author and her family. Her novels include Mary Barton, Cranford, North and South, Ruth and Wives and Daughters and are enjoyed on television, stage and radio. It has spectacular period rooms and garden and a tea room for visitors to enjoy. There is also a programme of special events and activities.
Manchester Museum
Museum of dinosaurs, mummies and live animals!
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Nature's LibraryNature's Library features a stunning collection of taxidermy, an array of fossils; shells; Victorian illustrations of plants and paraphernalia from the 19th and early 20th century.
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The VivariumCome and see some of our unusual reptiles and amphibians in the Vivarium.
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The Fusilier Museum
The Fusilier Museum is home to the collections of XX The Lancashire Fusiliers and Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Together they record over 300 years of history and heritage.
The Adaptable Gallery
TAGallery is Manchester’s newest commercial art gallery offering unique art work at affordable prices.
People's History Museum
Visit the museum and join a march through time following Britain’s struggle for democracy over two centuries.
Central Library
Alongside the traditional library activities: author readings, talks, writer workshops, Manchester Central Library plays host to gigs, film nights, live performances, open-mic evenings and creative courses.
Touchstones Rochdale
Touchstones Rochdale is the award winning Arts and Heritage Centre for Rochdale Borough.
Bolton Museum & Art Gallery
Ranging from Egyptian mummies to local history and wildlife, Bolton's collection has something for everyone.
Richard Goodall Gallery Contemporary
Richard Goodall Gallery sells Contemporary Art, Fine Art Photography, and rock art.
Stockport Air Raid Shelters
Experience life as it was during a 'black out' in wartime Britain.
Contemporary Six
Contemporary Six showcases internationally acclaimed artists as well as the very best of up and coming new artists.
Kosmonaut
Kosmonaut is a convivial neighbourhood hangout firmly established in Manchester’s Northern Quarter with stellar food and drinks, excellent coffee, super fast WIFI, ever-changing art exhibitions and a fierce ping pong league.
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DR.ME - RelationsKosmonaut has unveiled its new large-scale mixed media artworks, Relations (Part 1 and Part 2), from acclaimed Manchester creative studio DR. ME, which will take over the bar's art space for the next six months.
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Islington Mill
Islington Mill is home to 2 art galleries, is a multi-purpose events space, has an artist residency programme & over 50 artists studios.
The Weavers Factory
Contemporary Art Gallery and Education Space, opening Spring 2019
Ordsall Hall
Salford's Grade 1 listed Tudor manor house - was first recorded in 1177. Since then, it has been home to medieval gentry, Tudor nobility, Catholics loyal to the crown, butchers, farmers, an Earl, an artist, priests, scout troops, mill workers, cows and several ghosts!
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Frederic Shields GalleryThis gallery was once the studio of the Pre-Raphaelite artist Frederic Shields. Shields was famed for his drawings of the working poor and took inspiration from some of the scenes around the Hall at the time that he resided there (1872 to 1875).
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THE ARC CENTRE
Arc is an award-winning charity which uses the arts and creativity to help people become resilient, healthy and active citizens.
BUREAU Gallery
Bureau works internationally with represented and invited artists at varying career stages to provide a platform and context for dynamic and innovative contemporary visual practice.
Snug Gallery
Snug is an independent Contemporary Craft Gallery in the North, showing work by some of the UK's most prominent Designer - Makers. Est: 2010.