Simon Birchall | Feb 27, 2018

In the heart of Manchester University-land so numerous car parks within easy walking distance. Another fine example of British Victorian architecture. Great range of exhibits and well worth a three hour wander on a rainy Sunday. Brought back memories of school trips in the 1970s. Going back soon to see the dinosaurs... Excellent!

Mazrim Taim | Feb 16, 2018

Wonderful place, kids loved it. Free entry, reasonable gift shop prices. Didn't check if there was a canteen. I highly recommend this place. The dinosaur exhibit was good but there was lots more alongside it, even interactive stands where my children got to hold coins from the empire of Alexander the Great!

J K | Mar 3, 2018

Had a very interesting day, there was so much to see and learn that another visit is needed, particularly a day when there is not a vast amount of very small toddlers running around screaming! It felt as though it was a kindergarten at times and I was going around a nursery. On a lighter note, the older children certainly enjoyed it. Looking forward to going again.

Paul Edwards | Feb 11, 2018

Parking is non existent and the museum is poorly signposted. Make sure your sat navigation is up to date as the museum is surrounded by restricred access roads. So pleased we did not take our wheelchair bound daughter. The museum is excellent with fascinating exhibits. Not suitable for very young kids. The amount of bored screaming kids was testimony to this.

Koon To | Jan 3, 2018

A cross between London's British Museum and Natural History Museum with a pinch of a zoo thrown in. Being a museum junkie there is nothing here that I haven't seen in other museums but compaaratively small as it is, it was still a thrill to explore the nooks and crannies of this one. I could only spend just under two hours here but could have spent many more in the company of Stan the resident T-Rex, his younger cousin in the museum's lobby and the wonderful frogs and lizards in the vivarium. I would have loved to have spent time in the top floor Study area, browsing the various books they had, but pressed for time chose to spend it with the dinosaur bones instead. Finally I would have given an extra star if I could to the sympathetic way the museum has stayed true to the fabric of the building, the mod cons, lifts, glass, stainless steel, and plastics are all present and correct, but the presentation of the artifacts remains true to its Victorian heritage, a time capsule allowing the visitor to travel back in time to see how the naturalists, archaeologists, and ethnographers of that earlier time saw the world.

Amy Krzeminski | Mar 6, 2018

I was blown away at the amount of Egypt artifacts they had! Tons of animal displays, coins through out the years, and displays from many cultures. Highly recommend especially if you have children over age 9. This place has free admission and an affordable gift shop. Plan on spending at least 2 hours here.

Mirra Riz | Apr 23, 2018

Great collection but we went at an extremely busy time. We would definitely go again but not on a school holiday. Our 2yr old loved it! Only downside was their 'bring your own food' eating area was closed before it was supposed to so the cleaner could do his job but we felt they should stay open the times they advertised as there is nowhere else to eat your own food

jan ansell | Apr 24, 2018

This is a really brilliant trip out for the family and It's totally free! The museum hold a collection of amazing stuff that has been amassed by the University over hundreds of years. There are items from every point in time, from the Egyptians, to the Dinasors, to Victorian curiosity stuffed animals and meteorites from Outer space. The museum or laid out over several floors the majority of which are all wheelchair accessible and a great deal of effort has been put into making meaningful groupings for young people to develop their education. My kids loved it and rebelled in the rather spectacular building the museum is housed in There is also a cafe which sells all the usual refreshment and a small gift shop. Well worth a day out!

Leanne Harrison | Apr 26, 2018

Absolutely BRILLIANT. I don't often come out of somewhere free and say Id of happily paid for it. There is something here for EVERYONE. There are Egypt displays, earth displays, extinct animals displays, dinosaur fossils, a full scale mammoth a whale skeleton suspended from ceiling... There's just too much to name. But if you can go, go. It really is an eye opener about what we have shared our planet with. It spans over 3 huge floors and connects to another section via a glass bridge. I strongly recommend getting a map the minute you walk thru the door from the desk - which are also free otherwise you could easily miss half of it. Fantastic day out and my 7 and 9 year old loved it too.

Judy North | Apr 27, 2018

So accessible for families very tactile learning areas for children. Lockers for your bags and picnic nice seating areas to eat said picnic. Nice cafe upstairs reasonably priced

Chris Wex | May 9, 2018

Been coming several times a year for 30+years. It's a great museum with exhibits to interest all ages and has a great variety of subjects covered. The recent refurbishment has breathed new life into some areas - particularly the first floor of the main building. The cafe remains too small to accommodate any significant number of patrons so is recommend bringing food with you if you're planning to be a while (which you could, especially if you don't have children time - limiting you).

Caroline McWilliams | Jun 2, 2018

We visited on a very warm day. It was quite stuffy & uncomfortable. Some of the exhibitions were a bit of a let down. Artifacts displayed well but with little to no information. Short and sweet. Left a little disappointed. More for younger families. Doesn't take long to view everything. Good flow and layout.

Mary Sayer | May 19, 2018

We came on the recommendation of a friend who had been most enthusiastic about the Egyptology section, especially as it related to the time of the Hebrew slaves and the Exodus. Sadly we didn't notice anything of the sort and the staff member seemed unaware of this period in Egypt's history. That said, there are many interesting exhibits and the staff and volunteers are welcoming.

Anto Cerrato | Jun 24, 2018

An excellent experience with a nice diverse range of exhibits. The staff on site are lovely. We arrived close to closing and we're allowed a few minutes to view Stan the T-Rex. We came back the following day for a proper look around which was lovely.

Nick Barkworth | Aug 11, 2018

I've visited the city many times and was surprised how I'd managed to miss this place! About a 20 walk out of the main shopping district the museum is part of the University. Various exhibits, with lots of things to see in a well presented format. It was mid week when I visited, fairly quiet aside a group of school kids. A great place to spend some time wandering around.

Victoria Gerry | Jul 29, 2018

Brilliant museum. Took my 8 and 10 year old first thing on a Sunday. It was lovely and quiet with lots of nearby parking. Great for their school projects with a frog/lizard area they and other kids loved. Its like a much, much smaller Natural History Museum in London but without the huge exhausting crowds and vast layout. The shop was good and not overly expensive either.

Martyn H | Jul 31, 2018

I'm surprised at most of the negative comments about this museum. I can't agree with them. I've been going here quite regularly since the 1980s. The major refurbishment some years ago was excellent and the continual improvements since, though less significant, keep it interesting and generally up to date. It's obviously not as big as the Natural History Museum in London but it has a similar appeal with the quality Victorian detailing inside and out. It's a small hidden gem. You can almost feel the same excitement that Victorians would have felt seeing some of the objects for the first time. The displays are well chosen and arranged, less cluttered than before, making space for broader selections of subject material. The balance of visual and written material is about right, so you can enjoy just looking if that's what you want. It's well maintained and I think the staff have done a good job. Its a great source of subject material for art students. The bugs and insects are amazing. Don't be put off by the negative comments. I think most kids and first time adult visitors will find it interesting. You should be able to spend at least half a day here without being bored. Car parking is a short walk away and not a problem.

Alicia Marinache | Jul 22, 2018

We did not had enough time to explore the entire museum, I wish we had. Hosted in one of the university old buildings, it contains a wealth of information. The "natural history" area is well presented, perfect for teaching kids (and adults alike) about current environmental conditions. Like all European museums, it is full of interactive areas, keeping your interest peaked and everyone entertained.

Andy Fletcher-Harris | Aug 3, 2018

Always fascinating and well looked after, Manchester Museum is a great place for any and all. If you want to look at something specific or just gaze and take in the sights, it's an excellent way to spend a few hours. The cafe is very nice, too!