events at the manchester museum jan-jun 2010
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Events for all at The Manchester Museum Jan-Jun 2010TRANSCRIPT
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The Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PLtel 0161 275 2634 email [email protected] www.manchester.ac.uk/museum
...there’s much more at The Manchester Museum
EVENTSJan-Jun 2010
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*We’d love to see you soon, so why not come alongto one of our events? Families or adults, as a groupor on your own - there’s something for everyone.
Big Saturdays
Themed art and craft activities /amazing objects to see andtouch / talks / tours / familyfriendly film screenings /storytelling / performances /experts on hand. Basicallyloads of amazing thingsto do and learn for all ages.
Booking: Most activities are drop-in.Some activities may need to be bookedon the dayCost: Most activities are free. Someactivities may cost up to £1.50Age: All ages - from under 5s to adults
Sat 30 Jan / 11am-4pmMade in Africa
Sat 13 Feb / 11am-4pmDarwin’s 201st birthday bash
Sat 20 Mar / 11am-4pmChocolate
Sat 24 Apr / 11am-4pmA History of the World
Sat 22 May / 11am-4pmVariety of life
Sat 19 Jun / 11am-4pmBugs
School holidays
Similar to Big Saturdays, butthe activities go on all week!
Booking: Most activities are drop-in.Some activities may need to be bookedon the dayCost: Most activities are free. Someactivities may cost up to £1.50Age: All ages - from under 5s to adults
Feb half term
Mon 15-Fri 19 Feb / 11am-4pmVoyage of the BeagleRecreate the adventuresof Charles Darwin’s voyagearound the world.
Easter holidays
Mon 29 Mar-Thurs 1 Apr &Tues 6-Fri 9 Apr / 11am-4pm
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Fri 29 Jan / 11am-12pm Africa
Fri 26 Feb / 11am-12pmDarwin’s animals
Fri 26 Mar / 11am-12pmChocolate
Fri 30 Apr / 11am-12pmIt’s my world
Fri 28 May / 11am-12pmWiggly worms
Fri 25 Jun / 11am-12pmBugs
Talks and debates
Manchester’s Café Society:explore the latest ideasin science, culture and thearts over a cup of coffeeor a glass of wine.
Book on 0161 275 2648Cost: FreeAge: Adults and older children
Thurs 14 Jan / 6-8pmPoetic inspirationsAn evening of poetryreading inspired by theMuseum’s collection.
Animal maniaDiscover how animalsadapt to their surroundingsand how we preserve theMuseum’s animals.
May/Jun half term
Mon 31 May-Fri 4 Jun /11am-4pmNature detectivesBecome a nature detectiveand explore the amazingworld of nature.
Film screening
Sat 15 May / 4pmMuseums at nightVote for your favourite filmto be shown in the Museum.Visit www.familyfriendlyfilmfestival.org.uk for details.Book on 0161 275 2648, £5, 7+
Magic Carpet
Get comfy on our magiccarpet and enjoy storiesand activities.
Book on 0161 275 2648a week before the eventCost: £1 per childAge: Under 5s and their families/carers
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Tours and walksBook on 0161 275 2648(unless otherwise stated)Cost: Free Age: Adults and older children(unless otherwise stated)
Wed 20 Jan / 12.30-1.15pmIn Darwin’s Footstepsexhibition tourWith Patience Schell,The University of Manchester.
Mon 8 Mar / 12.30-1.15pmSuffragettes, science andseaweedCelebrate the work of LydiaBecker, suffragette andbotanist, and Kathleen Drew-Baker, whosescientific research saved theJapanese seaweed industry.
Victorian gentleman tour /2-3pm
Sat 16 & Sun 17 Jan
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Feb
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Mar
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Apr
Sat 22 & Sun 23 May
Sat 19 & Sun 20 JunDrop-in, All ages
Mon 8 Mar / 6-8pmIdeas Café: Faith and factExplore issues arising fromCharles Darwin’s work inthis discussion about faithand fact.
Thurs 18 Mar / 12.30-1.15pmThe peppered moth,Manchester and evolutionDiscover the story of thepeppered moth, evolutionand Manchester.
Mon 22 Mar / 6-8pmIdeas Café: TarantulaIf you dare, enter the worldof the tarantula with spiderexpert Richard Gallon.
Mon 26 Apr / 6-8pmIdeas Café: Travellingwith DarwinGet an introduction tozoogeography and the insectsand spiders Darwin wouldhave encountered on hisvoyage around the world.
Wed 9 Jun / 12.30-1.15pmIdeas Café: Island lifeInvestigate current and pastresearch on island birds.
Come along to our BigSaturdays for more talks
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*EVEWorkshops and
hands-on eventsBook on 0161 275 2648(unless otherwise stated)Cost: Free Age: Adults and older children(unless otherwise stated)
Sat 22 May / 11am-4pmNature drawing for adultsDrawing workshop suitablefor all drawing levels.Beginners welcome.
Thurs 20 May / 12-2pmIdeas Café: Darwin the lifelong learnerBe inspired by Darwin’slifelong quest for knowledge.With short talks and objecthandling.Drop-in
Sat 12 Jun / 11am-4pmRefugee Week Celebrate the contribution ofrefugees to the UK.Drop-in, All ages
Come along to our Big Saturdays for more workshops
Summer school
Thurs 24-Sun 27 JunEgyptology in ManchesterListen to expert speakers,go on lab-tours and handlemuseum objects.Please contact Joyce [email protected]
Specialist
Showcase lectures
Find out about the latestmuseum-based research at our free, drop-in showcaselectures.
Visit www.manchester.ac.uk/museum for more details
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*NTS
For a large print or braille version of this leaflet please phone 0161 275 2648 or email [email protected]
AccessWe aim to meet everyone’s access needs. Please let us knowabout any requirements a week in advance of any event youwould like to attend. Phone 0161 275 2648or email [email protected]
Opening timesTues-Sat: 10am-5pmSun, Mon & Bank Holidays: 11am-4pm27-31 Dec: 11am-4pm24-26 Dec & 1 Jan: closed
Booking and information line: 0161 275 2648www.manchester.ac.uk/museum
Free entry to the Museum
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