Science and Industry Museum Science and Industry Museum, Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4FP, United Kingdom

The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, England, is a large museum devoted to the development of science, technology and industry with emphasis on the city's achievements in these fields. 

the Science and Industry Museum, where you can explore 250 years of innovations and ideas that started life in Manchester and went on to change the world.

A safe and enjoyable experience is our top priority. We are asking visitors to book free, timed tickets to enter the museum. One-way routes will be in place to ensure social distancing and hand sanitisers will be available to use throughout the museum.

The museum will initially open Wednesday – Sunday, 10.00–17.00 and free admission tickets are available to book up to two weeks in advance.

Our café will be serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches and cakes which can be enjoyed to eat in or take away. Avoid the queues and buy your lunch in advance when you book your free admission ticket. You're also welcome to bring your own food to enjoy in our picnic areas. 

The museum shop will also be open selling a wide range of gifts, books, games, toys and science kits. Every purchase you make supports the museum and our vital work.

Accessibility and facilities at the Science and Industry Museum

• There are 3 blue badge parking spaces in front of the museum on Lower Byrom Street. 
• Smooth paths connect all of our buildings for easier pram and wheelchair access.
• You can collect a large print version of our daily What's On guide at the information desk.
• 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.
• Storage for specialist medical/accessibility equipment is also available—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.
• Assistance dogs are welcome. Ask us for a water bowl.
• There is a hearing loop in the New Warehouse.
• Familiarisation images are available to download ahead of your visit.
• We offer free personal assistant/carer tickets for our paid for events and exhibitions. These are available to book online, by phone on 0800 047 8124 or in person on the day of your visit. Contact us if you have any questions.

NEW WAREHOUSE

RESEARCH CENTRE (LOWER-GROUND FLOOR)

• The nearest toilets are on the lower-ground floor (basement) near the museum main entrance. Go back up to the ground floor and down the staircase between the shop and the café.
• The nearest accessible toilets are just at the top of the staircase near the museum main entrance, between the shop and the café.
• The nearest baby-changing room is at the top of the staircase between the shop and the café.
• There is step-free access throughout this gallery.

REVOLUTION MANCHESTER (GROUND FLOOR)

• The nearest toilets are on the lower-ground floor (basement) near the main entrance. Go down the staircase between the shop and the café.
• The nearest accessible toilets are just at the top of the staircase between the shop and the café.
• The nearest baby-changing room is at the top of the staircase between the shop and the café.
• There is step-free access throughout this gallery.
• Ask at the information desk for our large-print gallery guide.

TEXTILES GALLERY (GROUND FLOOR)

• The nearest toilets are on the lower-ground floor (basement) near the museum main entrance (back through Revolution Manchester). Go down the staircase between the shop and the café.
• The nearest accessible toilets are just at the top of the staircase near the museum main entrance, between the shop and the café.
• The nearest baby-changing room is at the top of the staircase between the shop and the café.
• There is step-free access throughout this gallery.

SHOP AND CAFÉ (GROUND FLOOR)

• The nearest toilets are on the lower-ground floor (basement). Go down the staircase between the shop and the café.
• The nearest accessible toilets are just at the top of the staircase between the shop and the café.
• The nearest baby-changing room is at the top of the staircase between the shop and the café.
• We have high-chairs in the café.
• There is step-free access in the shop and the café, and we have a low-level counter in the shop.

EXPERIMENT (FIRST FLOOR)

• The nearest toilets (including accessible) are in the Experiment gallery.
• The nearest baby-changing room is in the Warehouse Restaurant.
• There is step-free access throughout this gallery.

WAREHOUSE BISTRO (FIRST FLOOR)

• The nearest toilets (including accessible) are inside the restaurant.
• The nearest baby-changing room is inside the restaurant.
• The restaurant has high-chairs, a microwave for heating baby food and a milk bottle warmer.
• There is step-free access throughout the restaurant.

LEARNING LOFT AND CLASSROOMS (SECOND FLOOR)

• The Learning Loft is only for booked groups during the school term, but we open it as a picnic space during school holidays.
• The nearest toilets (including accessible) are inside the Learning Loft.
• The nearest baby-changing room is in the Warehouse Restaurant.
• There is step-free access throughout the Learning Loft.

CONFERENCE CENTRE (SECOND FLOOR)

• The nearest toilets (including accessible) are inside the Conference Centre.
• The nearest baby-changing room is in the Warehouse Restaurant.
• There is step-free access throughout the Conference Centre.
• Hearing aid loops are available on request.

AIR AND SPACE HALL

AIR AND SPACE HALL GALLERY

• The nearest toilets are just inside the entrance of the Air and Space Hall.
• The nearest wheelchair-accessible toilets are at the top of the staircase near the museum main entrance (in the New Warehouse), between the shop and the café. Please ask for the key at the information desk.
• The nearest baby-changing room is at the top of the staircase near the museum main entrance (in the New Warehouse), between the shop and the café.
• There is step-free access throughout the gallery except for the simulator ride.

RED ARROWS AND FLY360 SIMULATOR RIDE

• The nearest toilets are just inside the entrance of the Air and Space Hall.
• The nearest wheelchair-accessible toilets are just at the top of the staircase near the museum main entrance (in the New Warehouse), between the shop and the café.
• The nearest baby-changing room is at the top of the staircase near the museum main entrance (in the New Warehouse), between the shop and the café.
• There is no step-free access to the simulator ride, and it can’t accommodate a wheelchair.

1830 WAREHOUSE

CONNECTING MANCHESTER (SECOND FLOOR)

• The nearest toilets (including accessible) are on the ground floor of the 1830 Warehouse.
• The nearest baby-changing room is on the ground floor of the 1830 Warehouse.
• There is step-free access throughout the gallery.

1830 STATION

• The nearest toilets (including accessible) are outside on the train platform between the Power Hall and the 1830 Station or close to the information desk on the ground floor of the 1830 Warehouse.
• The nearest baby-changing room is close to the information desk on the ground floor of the 1830 Warehouse.
• There is step-free access to the first class waiting room from the station platform.