Science & Industry Museum 2025

Planet Locomotive

Avro Type F aeroplane in new Revolution Manchester Gallery

Ferranti inverted steam engine

Liverpool Road Station was the original terminus of the world’s first inter-city railway, and the station building is the world’s oldest surviving passenger station. A large collection of working steam mill engines in the Power Hall (reopens mid 2025). (Some areas are currently closed for refurbishment.)

Contacts

Address: Liverpool Road Castlefield Manchester Greater Manchester M3 4FP

Telephone: 033 0058 0058
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Open Days & Times

Daily 1000-1700. (Closed 24-26 Dec, 1 Jan 2026.). Visit website or facebook for more details and advance booking.

Travel

By Bus: 33, 2
By Rail: Deansgate / 0.25 miles

Facilities

Parking
Refreshments
Souvenir Shop
Full disabled access

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The museum is devoted to inspiring visitors through ideas that change the world, from the Industrial Revolution to today and beyond.

The five listed buildings that make up the globally-important heritage site upon which the museum stands.

The collection documents 250 years of discoveries and innovations that began in Manchester and went on to influence the world. It shines a light upon the achievements and experiences of the people behind those stories.