Get ready for our very first Manchester Visit! We’re excited to bring Saturday Clubs from the midlands and the north together for an inspiring day at Aviva Studios, Factory International, with inspiring speeches, a special showcase of Club members’ “Expressions of self” projects and a chance to connect through hands-on creative activities.
Each Club will have the opportunity to explore some of Manchester’s iconic cultural institutions on exclusive visits to world-renowned museums and galleries. From the stunning collections at Manchester Art Gallery and Manchester Museum to the thought-provoking exhibits at the People’s History Museum, The Lowry, The Whitworth, Castlefield Gallery, HOME, and the Imperial War Museum North, they will discover the best of Manchester’s artistic heritage.
Read on to find out more about ‘What’s On’ for this year’s National Saturday Club Manchester Visit…
Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery holds over 50,000 pieces of art, design, photography and craft. Current displays include exhibitions that look at migration, climate justice, work, gender, fashion and research. We also have a gallery dedicated to mindfulness. – Manchester Art Gallery
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Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum is one of the UK’s largest university museums. They are home to around 4.5 million objects across a wide range of collections including: Egypt and Sudan, Archaeology, Earth Sciences, Entomology, Archery, Botany, Living Cultures, Zoology, Numismatics, and the Vivarium. – Manchester Museum
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People’s History Museum
People’s History Museum is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present, and future. Explore the radical stories of people coming together to champion ideas worth fighting for, and be empowered by the past to make a change for the future. – People’s History Museum
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The Lowry
The Lowry has three amazing theatres with galleries showcasing work from local, national and international artists. Club members will enjoy a self-guided tour of exhibitions Modern Life: The LS Lowry Collection and Local National International. – The Lowry
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Imperial War Museum (North)
Imperial War Museum is a global authority on conflict and its impact on
people’s lives. We collect objects and stories that give an insight into people’s
experiences of war, preserve them for future generations, and bring them to
today’s audiences in the most powerful way possible. – Imperial War Museum
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HOME
HOME is an independent cinema, theatre and art gallery in Manchester. They work with international and UK artists to produce entertaining, extraordinary experiences, creating an exciting mix of thought-provoking film, art, drama, dance, and festivals. – HOME
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The Whitworth
The Whitworth is part of The University of Manchester, operating as a convening space between the University and the people of the city. Club members will explore the galleries, focusing on the museum’s Barbara Walker Exhibition and Everyday Art School space. – The Whitworth
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Castlefield Gallery
Castlefield Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Manchester with a wide range of artist support programmes. They provide creative and career development, exhibition opportunities and commissions for artists and independent creatives. – Castlefield Gallery
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