Museum of Science and Industry Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4FP, UK

The Museum of Science and Industry is devoted to inspiring our visitors through ideas that change the world, from the Industrial Revolution to today and beyond.

It's a story that we're uniquely placed to tell—on the site of the oldest surviving passenger railway station, in the heart of the world’s first industrial city, today alive with innovative discoveries in science and technology.

WHAT WE DO

We care for a globally important heritage site comprising five listed buildings, two of them listed Grade 1. This site was the original terminus of the world’s first inter-city railway and our characteristic 1830 Warehouse epitomises Manchester’s 19th-century reputation as the "warehouse of the western world".

We combine the distinctive appeal of our historic site with a vibrant contemporary science programme, making connections between the past and the present, between scientific theory and real-world applications.

One of the flagship events in our cultural calendar, bringing science to life for people of all ages, is the 11-day Manchester Science Festival, which takes place across the city. Each October, it attracts the best scientists from Manchester and beyond to showcase current research and promote the region’s rich heritage of innovation.

MUSEUM-WIDE FACILITIES AND ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

• Smooth paths connect all of our buildings for easier pram and wheelchair access.
• You can collect a large-print map at the information desk near our main entrance (please let us know in advance if you require a specific font size).
• There is step-free access to all floors of our multi-level buildings.
• We can lend you a wheelchair or a collapsible chair—just ask at the information desk.
• We are a breastfeeding-friendly museum.
• We have a buggy park next to our main entrance—though please take any valuable items with you as we don’t secure this area.
• You can hire a small locker for £1, or a large locker for £2. This charge is non-refundable. Lockers are on the lower-ground floor (basement). Go down the staircase between the shop and the Warehouse Café.
• We have a prayer room in our 1830 Warehouse. Let one of the team know if you’d like to use it.
• Assistance dogs are welcome. Ask us for a water bowl.
• There is a hearing loop in the Great Western Warehouse.
• Familiarisation images are available to download ahead of your visit.
• We offer free personal assistant tickets for our paid for events and exhibitions. These are available to book online, by phone on 0333 241 4000 or in person on the day of your visit.