Science and Industry Museum

This is a great museum. Although part of the museum is being refurbished, you can see how they try to engage their visitors and support accessibility. It's also free for general entry (donations welcomed).The live demonstration in the textile area was wonderful, with the explainer making a real effort to engage and interact.The first floor was mainly geared up for kids and has some great interactive exhibits to promote fun learning.I'll happily be returning when the refurbishment is completed.

Very good Manchester Museum mostly focused currently on the textile industry. Excellent demonstrations of equipment used in the mills.The museum is at the moment running an informative and fun exhibition entitled Operation Ouch! Food

Nice little museum, explaining the history of Manchester. There was a science fair when we went there, so I think it’s a pretty nice place for kids too. Entrance is free but you can donate to help preserve the museum.

The Science and Industry Museum is everything a modern museum should be. Informative, interactive, and interesting for adults and children alike.Not all of the Museum is open at present, but the story of what is being planned and done makes you want to come back and see it again when it is fully up and running

Went with my dad as he has never been before and was very disappointed as the only bit open was the weaving bit. When I went many years ago it was so good with different buildings to go in and so much to see. The Steven Hawkins part was interesting.

Free entry but need to book and entry slot online. Was a great interactive museum, would recommend a visit even if it's nearing closing like we did. Still got a fair amount out of it, then there was a free bus route available just down the road to get back into the main city or a tram station just a short walk away - easy accessible

Disappointed. Went 9 years ago and spent hours there enjoying the aviation display and discovering more about (then new) 3d printing.Now there's one or two exhibits on the ground floor, kids hands on experiments on the next floor and the top floor pretty much closed.I suppose it's good if you have young kids interested in science but nothing for adults. Shame as it was once so good.Decent cafe though

I am going to give this place 5 stars despite a couple of small complaints which we will ge to.It's free entry with optional donation. Which is great for people on a budget.Overall it was an excellent experience. The halls are spacious. They seem to vary some of the exhibits and the explanations with each exhibit are good. There are also many interactive elements, many aimed at children.So here's my two small complaints. Firstly the benches are a little too scarce and not comfortable. I'm disabled. I need extra rest. There was a quiet room for anyone who needs it.Secondly the cafe is very expensive. £2 for a can of pop. I'm giving it a pass on this because it's free entry and run by donations and the cafe incomeI will add that between traveling and the exhibit not just me but our whole group was exhausted and dehydrated and we skipped part of the exhibit. A few more benches and a water fountain would have drastically improved our experience.

Fantastic and underrated place. It mainly focuses on the textile industry revolution in Manchester and the history is just amazing, it ties the post war industrial revolution in England and its legacy on the people and towns. It also contains some great examples of steam engine development and even bits of lovely history of Manchester's contribution to invention of computers. Who knew programming on computers had something to do with making designs on cloth, don't miss this.Has a really nice cafe and children's party zone too and the entry is free!