Science and Industry Museum

One of the best places to go with the kids in Manchester is Science and Industry Museum, so plan a full day out at this large museum that has something that will interest all the family. The Museum tells the story of where science met technology in Manchester, the world’s first industrial city.

Experience working in a Lancashire cotton mill during one of the live demonstrations, or take a trip to a Victorian sewer  complete with sights sounds and smells. There’s plenty to keep young minds entertained, including the hands-on Experiment Gallery, a water-squirting 4D theatre and an awesome simulator ride in the Air and Space Hall. In Revolution meet ’Baby’, the working replica of the Manchester Small-Scale Experimental Machine – the ancestor of every modern computer!

Tour all the different galleries and focus on your favourites, you will want to return time and time again and learn something new each time.

Look out for the family events held throughout the year and great events for school holidays, special exhibitions take place every year.

There is a large cafe area that is family friendly and serves hot and cold food and snacks, plus a Bistro on the first floor.

Entry to the museum is free making it a brilliant value day out for all the family. (Special seasonal exhibitions may have a charge).