Venue Description

The Science and Industry Museum is devoted to inspiring our visitors through ideas that change the world, from the Industrial Revolution to today and beyond. It's a story that we're uniquely placed to tell—on the site of the oldest surviving passenger railway station, in the heart of the world’s first industrial city, today alive with innovative discoveries in science and technology. We care for a globally important heritage site comprising five listed buildings, two of them listed Grade 1. This site was the original terminus of the world’s first inter-city railway and our characteristic 1830 Warehouse epitomises Manchester’s 19th-century reputation as the "warehouse of the western world". We combine the distinctive appeal of our historic site with a vibrant contemporary science programme, making connections between the past and the present, between scientific theory and real-world applications. One of the flagship events in our cultural calendar is the Manchester Science Festival. It brings science to life for people of all ages, attracting the best scientists from Manchester and beyond to showcase current research and promote the region's rich heritage of innovation.

Accessibility

Please note: not all of our spaces are currently open. To discuss any specific access requirements or request any additional information to support your visit, please call 033 0058 0058. Here are our current accessibility and facilities: Smooth paths connect all of our buildings for easier pram and wheelchair access. You can collect a large print version of our daily What's On guide at the information desk. There is step-free access to all floors of our multi-level buildings. We can lend you a wheelchair or a collapsible chair—just ask at the information desk. Storage for specialist medical/accessibility equipment is also available—just ask at the information desk. We are a breast feeding friendly museum. A quiet room is available in the New Warehouse. Please ask a member of staff for access. We have a buggy park next to our main entrance—though please take any valuable items with you as we don’t secure this area. Assistance dogs are welcome. Ask us for a water bowl. There is a hearing loop in the New Warehouse. We welcome and support visitors who choose to wear a Sunflower item as part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme. Please note that we do not provide Sunflower items. Find out more about the scheme on the Hidden Disabilities website. We offer free personal assistant/carer tickets for our paid for events and exhibitions. These are available to book online, by phone on 033 0058 0058 or in person on the day of your visit. Contact us if you have any questions.

Toilets

There is a Changing Places Toilet on Level 1 of the New Warehouse, by the Bistro toilets. It is equipped with hoist, changing bench and centrally located toilet. The toilet is accessible with a RADAR key. If you have forgotten your key please ask a member of staff for access. Full details can be found on the Changing Places Toilet Map.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.