Although Manchester is associated with football, the great city also does well with fine arts, history, and beautiful museums. Explore history at Manchester Museum
Below is a list of our top 7 best museums in Manchester you should visit.
5 Best Museums in Manchester to Visit
National Football Museum
Planning a visit to the great city of Manchester, a visit to the National Football Museum is just ideal, especially if you’re who is a die-hard football fan. As the world’s biggest and best football museum, it packs everything about the history and culture of football. It covers all the depth of this beautiful game with attractive objects, exhibitions, and broadcasts recorded by BBC that reminds you of your team’s favourite moments.
The museum offers several tours opportunities with the Hall of Fame option that creates a break you’ll cherish for a long period. Also, you can test your skills on the pitch at everything from clever tricks to penalty kicks and commentating. Too many fascinating moments that leaves you entertained!
Manchester Art Gallery
One of the finest collections in England, the Manchester Art Gallery is a beauty that will blow your mind. The £35 million transformed art gallery is home to 25,000 pieces of artwork, and it’s going to be a pleasure to watch. Located in Victorian with spectacular artworks displayed at exhibitions in innovative ways, this is going to be fun-filled. The artworks usually on display include some sculptures, some pre-Raphaelite paintings & crafts, and even some costume artwork.
Definitely worth your time if you are an art freak. Even if you don’t love arts that much, you’ll love the museum scene and the showcasing of collections of fine art.
The Manchester Museum
The spectacular Manchester Museum is the largest university museum in England. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse in 1821 – the brains behind the Natural History Museum in London – the University-owned museum covers all aspects of history. It offers everything from a great number of events that will make your stay in Manchester truly worthwhile to featuring collections from all around the universe.
Spend some time learning about history related to the amphibian species, and explore collections in archaeology from South America. Also, watch out for the modern exhibit hall and South Asia & China galleries featuring in 2021. And if you’re looking for a good spot for relaxation with your family, the Café at the Museum comes recommended.
People’s History Museum
Also known as the National Museum of Democracy, the People’s History Museum (PHM) tells the history of working people in the UK. It’s a national centre that provides opportunities for all visitors to learn about the ideas and lifestyle of people’s lives, including everything from equality, social justice, and a fair future for all.
Located on the bank of the River Irwell, it combines a restored historic building and two permanent galleries in the centre city of Manchester. Plus, there is a conservation studio with an exhibition gallery that tells the story of its legacy that it houses; the 200-year-old story.
Science and Industry Museum
The Science and Industry Museum is home to the world’s first railway warehouse built in 1830 and the oldest passenger railway station. Discover how the Industrial Revolution changed Manchester and keeps going forward.
Be inspired by key artefacts of science such as the models used by John Dalton in the exploit and explanation of his Atomic theory model. That’s not all. You will also enjoy live demonstrations of historical objects in the industry that transformed the world, traditions in Manchester, and lots more.
Well, that’s not all the museums in Manchester. Other notable ones include:
- Greater Manchester Police Museum
- Museum of Transport Greater Manchester
- Greater Manchester Police Museum
- Clayton Hall Museum
