Manchester Museum

About this venue

Manchester Museum is a museum venue hire space located on Oxford Road in Manchester.

The building houses multiple permanent galleries covering Egyptian and Sudanese history, archaeology, South Asian culture, Chinese culture, African collections, fossils and dinosaurs, and natural history. It also features the Vivarium with live amphibians and reptiles, and the Living Worlds gallery exploring connections between people and nature.

The venue offers several hireable spaces including the Exhibition Hall for ambitious shows, the Research Studio for collaborative work with collections, and the Top Floor, a community-centred space. The museum regularly hosts lectures, cultural celebrations, community events and discussions alongside its permanent displays.

The museum is suited to cultural organisations, educational institutions and community groups seeking to host events within an established heritage setting. It is situated at The University of Manchester on Oxford Road.

Common questions

What is Manchester Museum?

Manchester Museum is a multi-gallery venue hire space on Oxford Road housing permanent collections spanning natural history, archaeology, world cultures and living specimens, available for events and community use.

Where is Manchester Museum?

Manchester Museum is at Oxford Road, Manchester.

What type of venue is Manchester Museum?

Manchester Museum is a museum venue hire.