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"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."

"The Museum of Science and Industry shines a light on the inventions and innovations created in Manchester that have gone on to benefit the world. With a collection that spans 250 years, there are plenty of objects and stories to explore."

"The Northern sister to London’s Imperial War Museum, the Manchester venue is just as engrossing, and sobering as it’s southern equivalent. Built on the ruins of the docklands industrial area, which was bombed heavily itself during the Blitz. A stunning collection, ranging from World War memorabilia to sections of the World Trade Center wreckage can be found in one of the best collections to be found in any museums in Manchester."

"Imperial War Museum North is a museum in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England. Imperial War Museum North is situated 400 metres west of Lowry Outlet Shopping. Photo: pit-yacker, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"If you want to find out more about the history of working people, the trade union movement, women’s suffrage, the cooperative movement and more, then you’ll love the People’s History Museum. Main Gallery 2, Peoples History Museum. Fresh from its £12.5 million redevelopment, this museum houses more than 400 trade union and political banners, 7,000 trade union badges and 2,000 political and election posters."

"Manchester is a city of the people, and nowhere is that more clear than at the People’s History Museum. Located in a Grade II listed former pumping station, …"

"This incredible collection of natural history, including local favourite Stan the T-Rex, will welcoming guests from Wednesday May 19. All the Natural History galleries are open and free to visit, but the Archaeology and Ancient Worlds galleries (including Ancient Egypt) are closed until 2022 while the museum undergoes a £13.5m transformation. Book your free, timed-entry ticket at museum.manchester.ac.uk."

"Focusing on natural history, anthropology and archaeology, the Manchester Museum is the city’s smaller version of London’s Natural History Museum. Run by The University of Manchester, Manchester Museum has 15 galleries covering everything from rocks and minerals to dinosaurs and ancient history. It is even home to live reptiles!"

"Located in Manchester University, Manchester Museum showcases works and collections of Natural History, archaeology, and anthropology. With a wide range of events and galleries throughout the year, be sure to visit their website to find out what’s on during your stay."

"The John Rylands Library is a late-Victorian neo-Gothic building that today is party of the University of Manchester Library. While plenty come here to research and study their historic collection, it's worth a visit for the amazing architecture of the library. Venture through the Reading Room for a vast room shot and make sure to marvel at all of the ornate wooden carvings and designs throughout the site."

"If you’re ever in Manchester, DO NOT leave this city without going to see the John Rylands Library. For any one who felt the pain of not receiving a letter to Hogwarts on their 11th birthday (admit it, we’ve all been there), this might just make up for it (maybe). The exterior of the library is a mix of old and new, with red brick complemented by modern glass architecture."

"The John Rylands Library is breathtaking in a kind of ‘Hogwarts sort of way’. Named for John Rylands but actually founded by his wife, it is the kind of place where you never stop looking up, even when you manage to score an alcove in the soaring Reading Room for yourself."

"The best place for sport, with 15 flat screen TVs, teamed with amazing drink offers and great value for food. Split over two floors you can book area ..."

"About: The Museum is based in one of Manchester's earliest bus garages and is home to one of the largest collections of its kind in the country. An elaborately painted Victorian open-top horse drawn bus, and a streamlined prototype of Manchester’s Metrolink tram are among the vehicles on display. Address: Boyle Street, Manchester, M8 8UW"

"If public transport is your jam, then hop on a bus to the Museum of Transport. Located in former bus garage premises, this quaint museum has a large collection of public transport vehicles through the ages. From buses to trams, there is over 100-years of British public transportation on show here."

"About: Patisserie Valerie in Deansgate is a haven of self-indulgence. This luxurious, continental-style patisserie and café is famed for delicious handmade cakes and pastries. Under the counter you'll discover a mouth-watering array of sugary treats such as tarts, macaroons and gateauxs."

"I wouldn’t normally have chosen this flavour, but on a hot day they only had three to choose from. Had a changing flavour – hints of coffee, cream and caramel with little bits of caramel which gave a nice texture change."