Science and Industry Museum

Melanie Mengüş★★★★★★★★★★1.04 months ago

Everybody told me that I needed to visit this museum in Manchester. I had few extra time and the museum was supposed to be free. I say supposed because the lady who welcomed us insisted that we had to make a donation and even gave the contactless machine to my husband. I told her we didn’t want to now but would gladly at the end if the museum was worth it. She seemed annoyed… The museum was not worth a payment honestly. I don’t know if it used to be better before but today it’s just empty. Apart from the locomotives hall which was fine the rest was boring. Don’t talk to me about the cotton part… They talk a lot of about the machinery but almost nothing about the dark history behind the cotton industry which was a shame. I don’t recommend unless you absolutely have nothing else to do. But there are better museums in the city.

Moon Rabbit★★★★★★★★★★4.05 months ago

A must visit landmark when exploring Manchester. Admission is completely free and no advance booking is required, which makes it very convenient. The museum features impressive large scale early machinery, including giant steam engines, diesel engines, and turbines. It also houses the first computer developed at the University of Manchester. During my visit, there was a temporary exhibition, “Stephen Hawking at Work,” showcasing personal objects and stories from his working life, which was particularly interesting. The Textiles Gallery is another highlight, displaying real textile machines and clearly explaining the entire process from raw cotton and yarn to finished fabric. For families, while younger children may not be very interested in heavy machinery, the museum offers activity trails and interactive Science & Experiment Galleries, where kids can learn basic physics concepts through hands-on experiments and play. Overall, this museum provides a great overview of science, technology, and the Industrial Revolution. Highly recommended for anyone interested in machinery, engineering, industry, or industrial history.

Richard Newberry★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

A really interesting museum showcasing the industrial history of Manchester. Kids section on the top floor has a lot of interactive activities. Went during half-term so was busy but still worth it.

Jojo B★★★★★★★★★★5.02 months ago

Very nice and interesting. Free but they apriciate it when you give a donation. The cotton factory was great to watch. It looks like it's all set in an old factory. A great experience to see.

Benjamin Andres Acevedo★★★★★★★★★★5.04 months ago

Such an amazing place to bring kids! Free but you need to book online. My toddler loved it. Not crowded on the 10:30 slot on a Saturday