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Famed for its soccer team and music scene, which has produced the likes of the Smiths and Oasis, this center for sports and the arts is a down-to-earth and friendly city. The so-called Capital of the North has overcome industrial decline, bombing (in WWII and by the IRA) to become a confident and cosmopolitan city of well over two million. It is well served by a bus and light rail network. Top attractions include the Lowry art complex, arcade Affleck's Palace and Canal Street gay village.
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1. People's History Museum
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4.5 based on 1,058 reviews
The People's History Museum (PHM) is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present and future. The museum provides opportunities for people of all ages to learn about, be inspired by and get involved in ideas worth fighting for; ideas such as equality, social justice, co-operation, and a fair world for all. PHM offers a powerful annual programme exploring the past, present and future.
Reviewed By 569rebeccad - Sydney, Australia
This is a wonderful place and gives a great insight into politics over the past few centuries. The permanent collection includes wonderful banners from trade unions as well as artefacts covering a range of political issues. And the special exhibition on the Peterloo Massacre really opened my eyes to this event.
2. Greater Manchester Police Museum
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4.5 based on 611 reviews
Come and visit our 1879 Police Station, complete with original cells & charge office! Upstairs we have a 1895 Magistrates Court as well displays of equipment, vehicles and evidence and on the ground floor. We are open every Tuesday for drop in visits, and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment for group visits. During the school holidays we also open on Thursdays.
Reviewed By Dumbunny - Leek, United Kingdom
Close to our chosen hotel, we were local to this museum on its only open day - Tuesday. The previous feedbacks are absolutely spot-on, it's a super place to visit and the several ex-coppers give life to the history of the old police station; lots of stories and anecdotes, plenty of humour. Can you tell that we loved it? Go there and enjoy the atmosphere, get 'banged-up' in a cell or stand up in front of 'The Beak' for your sentence. Great stuff!
3. National Football Museum
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4.5 based on 3,752 reviews
The world's biggest and best football museum is open seven days a week in Manchester city centre. Here, you will discover how football became the game of our lives, following the stories through fascinating objects and exhibitions. Unearth the game's origins, relive the FA Cup fairytales and explore the different aspects and issues that make the game such an integral part of our culture and society. Chart the fortunes of our national teams in our new display, England on the World Stage, and see the country's footballing crown jewels: the ball from the 1966 World Cup Final, Geoff Hurst's iconic shirt and the Jules Rimet Trophy, still gleaming in its new case! Get in the game with a host of fun interactive challenges, from penalty-taking and shot-stopping to match commentary, and check out the latest changing exhibitions on the ground floor and in our Score Gallery.
Reviewed By Supermarriott - Bromborough, United Kingdom
Me and my partner and my mate went their to have a explore at the museum. The museum was fantastic and amazing in my life so the staff was helpful and friendly in my life of good services. The display was fantastic and amazing of good interesting histories and positive news like holding 1966 Jules Rimmet trophy where England won the World Cup final at Wembley against Germany of Geoff Hurst hat trick means they think it all over
4. The Manchester Museum
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4.5 based on 2,229 reviews
The Manchester Museum is home to an array of treasures from the natural world and the many cultures it is home to. Highlights include a T.rex, fossils, live amphibians and reptiles. You can handle objects from the collection, take part in hands-on activities or enjoy a cup of coffee in our 3rd floor café.
Reviewed By Bluebottle6 - Stockport, United Kingdom
Fascinating Egyptology Department where some statues are reputed to turn on their own at night :) The whole Museum is well organised..... easy to get to with an excellent Bus service down Oxford Road. Highly Recommended.
5. Museum of Transport Greater Manchester
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4.5 based on 343 reviews
Due to government restrictions, we have had to close again. We are taking an extended Winter break and expect to reopen in early 2021. Keep checking our website for information. Twitter and Facebook update regularly. Stay safe and see you in 2021 ! Discover Greater Manchester's public road transport history with the Museum of Transport, approximately one mile north of Manchester City Centre near Manchester Fort Shopping Park. Take a trip back in time with one of Britain’s biggest collections of restored buses, coaches and trams. From a Victorian horse drawn bus to the prototype Metrolink tram, see fascinating vehicles that took Greater Manchester folk to work, shops and outings to the coast and countryside.
Reviewed By PatOtheNorth - Derbyshire, United Kingdom
I visited with two children age 5 and 9. Understandably you could not go onto many of the vehicles. Instead we were given some fantastic 'safari' puzzles where the children had to go around the museum finding answers to questions. The children spent 3 hours in the museum and had lots of help from the staff who were all wearing PPE and keeping really good social distancing measures. The kids loved it and had a real chance to explore. Because of the quiz we found out far more than we would otherwise have done and my son concentraited and practiced his writing answering questions. The perfect day out for a rainy day, especially duirng the Coronavirus restrictions. The canteen is not serving meals at the moment but you can get a brew and snacks and there is space to eat your packed lunch. Admission for children is free and adults are only£5 so it is very cheap.
6. The Pankhurst Centre
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Travalled - Manchester, United Kingdom
A small Museum packed with lots of information friendly staff with lots of Knowledge and you can watch a vidieo about the suffragettes which was good. And there are gifts books and postcards etc that you buy it was a enjoyable visit and I would reccommend it.
