An unassuming object in a place of beauty & vibrance, the Qur'an cube in our South Asia Gallery has a profound story. We've been asking staff what their favourite piece is in the gallery for #SouthAsianHeritageMonth - Maya highlights South Asian NHS contributions & sacrifices.

Explore the challenges South Asian women face accessing support for substance use recovery at this Q&A w. Nusrat Aunee Bhogaita, SAFIR*, Sarah Anne Galvani, Dr Sarah Fox, @SUABManMetUni Be part of this conversation 📅 11 Sept, Manchester Museum 🎟 shorturl.at/ygp7s

🌈 Come along and hear readings from local LGBTQ South Asian writers and poets for our #SouthAsianHeritageMonth community sharing. This evening is a culmination of a writing series led by Clare R exploring LGBTQ South Asian identity. 🎟️eventbrite.com/e/community-sh…

You can do it, we believe in you! Our Wild Senses Trail is running throughout the school summer holidays and there are prizes to be won. Head into the Museum any time Monday to Sunday, pick up a sheet and start your journey.

This week we celebrate Manchester Pride with a Pride Trail! 🏳️‍🌈 There are so many stories in our museum that speak to current LGBTQ+ culture & movements. Pick up your map from the front desk & see how many you can find. Here's Sean to tell us why he picked our 🦁 story...

Really excited for this event celebrating an icon of Indian classical music, Ustad Alla Rakha. It'll be a fantastic evening of music and conversation, and we'll even be joined by his eldest daughter, Khurshid Qureshi Aulia. Pick up a free ticket now.

Today we’re celebrating Roots & Branches🌿joint winner of the sustainability category at the Museums + Heritage Awards 2024. This inspiring project from Manchester Museum and MDNW brings museums together to test new ways of caring for people and planet👉 heritagefund.org.uk/stories/case-s…

🌿 Wild Ways to Wellbeing 🌿 A day of discovery and self-care! Dive into activities inspired by the Wild exhibition, with games and discussions for all ages to enjoy. #Wellbeing #WildWays #ManchesterMuseum #CommunityEvent #SelfCare #Innerspacemanchester #manchester Manchester Museum

Join Evie Muir, author of Radical Rest: Notes on Burn Out, Healing and Hopeful Futures, for an evening of exploration, dreaming and play! An event for people of colour to explore radical, restful future building, co-facilitated with Martha Awojobi 🎟️eventbrite.com/e/reimagining-…

Have you found everything on our Pride Trail yet? 🏳️‍🌈 To Celebrate Manchester Pride we're shining a spotlight on stories in our museum that speak to today's LGBTQ+ community. Here's Nick with more about why there are so many more males than females in our taxidermy collection.

So richly deserved. Adeola and Ronke Jane bring so much joy and creativity to everything they do.

“At the Museum we like to work with local businesses and I’m really pleased that this collaboration also loops in Royal Manchester Hospital” - Emma Gittins, Head of Product Development of Manchester Museum 🦖 Exclusive collaboration with Manchester Museum #kidsbedroom

"These are not just any trainers" Esme Ward, Manchester Museum Director, shares the story of one of the most influential innovations created in Manchester and celebrates the city's pioneering spirit Esme Ward | Manchester Museum

Who's ready for… 🍁taxidermy autumn🍁

Today seems as good a day as any to remind #Oasis fans that the cover of 'Definitely Maybe' was inspired by an encounter with Manchester Museum's Egyptology galleries in the 1990s... theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

Stan has an awful lot to answer for...

A little something to warm the cockles as you head into the weekend. Recently, a little girl called Aida wrote us a letter. In it she explained that she had taken some stones from the Museum shop but was sorry and wanted to return them. Well Aida, we forgive you!

It’s all about you this weekend. Indulge in a bit of self-care at our Wild Ways to Wellbeing Weekend. From art and dance to meditation, there are activities running throughout Saturday and Sunday. museum.manchester.ac.uk/event/wild-way…