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"This museum will be unveiling its new £5m Special Exhibitions Gallery when it reopens, launching the new space with a Top Secret exhibition curated with GCHQ. The Science and Industry museum will open its New Warehouse, Upper Yard, Revolution Manchester, Textiles and Experiment galleries, plus new gardens, from May 19. Other parts of the site remain closed for a restoration project."

"The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) is housed in buildings that are also historic. Two of the buildings are in the Grade II list and one of the two represents the site of Manchester’s oldest passenger railway station. You can learn about the city’s industrial past through live demonstrations."

"Housed in an iconic aluminium-clad building designed by Daniel Libeskind, the IWM North houses several fascinating exhibitions which tell the story of how a century of wars have affected people’s lives in Britain. The main exhibition space shows a timeline of the wars that Britain has been involved with since the First World War. The Big Picture Show uses the latest HD projection technology to tell people’s stories of war in a vivid and captivating way."

"IWM North highlights the impact of war on people's lives through their stories and artefacts, plus military vehicles and aircraft and audio-visual displays. There are a range of special exhibitions, educational events and children's activities on offer…"

"The award winning museum explores how our lives have been shaped by war, from a soldier’s last letter home, to the fall of New York City's World Trade Center. Address: The Quays, Wharf Road, M17 1TZ. Telephone: 0161 836 4000"

"The People's History Museum is the national center for the collection, conservation, interpretation, and study of material relating to the history of working people in Britain. Located in a former pumping station, the museum showcases the history of British democracy and its impact on the population, as well as extensive collections of artifacts relating to trade unions and women's suffrage. Two other museums close by are the Manchester Jewish Museum, with its collection dealing with the city's Jewish community, and the Museum of Transport, with its many old buses and other vehicles belonging to the city transport services."

"Learn more about the history of democracy and how every person won the right to vote in one of the city’s most interesting museums. Keep your eyes peeled for revolving exhibitions that seek to inform in exciting ways, such as Never Going Underground, which demonstrates the history of LGBT+ rights."

"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."

"The University of Manchester contains yet MORE beautiful buildings, as well as the interesting Manchester Museum, worth a look if you need to kill a couple of hours. And best of all, like the majority of sites in the city, it’s free!. It’s also one of the biggest universities in the country, so as you wander around the campus, you’ll see plenty of students and professors going from building to building."

"19th century museum with an eclectic mix of curiosities, from Egyptian artifacts to items on archery history to the skull of the world's oldest horse."

"For those who set eyes on Deansgate's The John Rylands Library for the first time, 'library' might not be the first word that comes to mind. This masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture looks more like a castle or cathedral. The library's collection includes the oldest known piece of the New Testament, the St John Fragment, as well as magnificent illuminated medieval manuscripts and a 1476 William Caxton edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales."

"The John Rylands Library in the University of Manchester is a very important place to visit in the city. The library is perhaps one of the most amazingly diligently maintained and prestigious ones which makes it a treat for students and scholars but this is not the only reason either. There are a few more."

"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."

"Spread across three floors, this is a bar, restaurant and immersive theatre experience rolled into one. When you're not being dazzled by Impossible's performers or molecular cocktails, you can feast on delicious grill food in their restaurant before unearthing the hidden gin palace."

"Swanky restaurant and bar by day, mad night club by night... Impossible has made quite a splash on the Manchester nightlife scene. Expect everything from sexy performances and fire-breathers to cocktails and Champagne showers at this unique venue."

"While Impossible is currently booked up at the weekends for the foreseeable, there is still availability for walk-ins during the week and potentially on Sunday, so you can find menus, opening times and more information on the website here."

"40-42 Deansgate, Manchester M3 1RH EnglandItalian, PizzaLunch, Dinner, DrinksTakeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+44 161 834 2649http://www.doms-manchester.co.uk"

"Travel back in time to the industrial revolution at the Quarry Bank Mill. Oozing with heritage, you can experience the ‘sounds and smells’ of steam and water-powered engines, explore the cotton mill to learn about spinning, weaving, the production of material, and the history of the textile industry, tour the Apprentice House for a glimpse into the lives of pauper children, stroll the beautiful gardens, or walk the Styal Estate, filled with woodlands and streams. Interactive, engaging, and educational, the museum exhibits and friendly and knowledgeable staff make Quarry Bank Mill a great day out for all ages."

"Shakedown make some ridiculously good milkshakes – even have one tailor-made for Mancunians; the Manchester Bee Shake with Honeycomb Pieces, Honey Comb Syrup & Whipped Cream. There’s also an Oreo-infused shake packed with cookies and cream, and a tantalising menu chocked full of waffle creations from a classic flavour of fresh strawberries and chocolate sauce. The pick of the bunch is perhaps the Road Block: Which is stuffed with Oreos, Crispy M&Ms, White Kinder Bueno, White Chocolate Drizzle and Nutella Drizzle."

"Super stylish and situated within the Trafford area, Boombae is a salon that packs a punch – with super cool murals dotted around the venue that can only be described as ‘Instagrammable’. The salon specialises in hair extensions, so is perfect for anyone looking for a bit of a makeover to debut after months in lockdown, with facials, make-up, teeth whitening, nails and more on the menu if you’re looking for a bit of a pamper day. Boombae, 480 Chester Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, M16 9HE."

"Let your tension and stress melt away with a relaxing session of massage therapy at this traditional Thai massage centre in Sale. Established back in 2013, Unique Thai Massage provides a diverse range of treatments designed to restore your body and mind including deep tissue, hot stone, aromatic and authentic Thai massage as well as special packages for couples or friends. The venue is beautifully decorated to give an authentic oriental feel as well as a calmness and serenity, ideal for a refreshing moment of pampering and self-care."