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Science and Industry Museum
Museum4.4 · 20 352≈ 2 h 15 minFree entry4.1 km from the center
A captivating museum dedicated to science and technology, situated on the site of Liverpool Road station, the world's oldest surviving passenger rail terminus from 1830. The museum celebrates Manchester's role in the Industrial Revolution. Visitors can see functioning historic textile machinery, mammoth steam engines, a working replica of the Baby computer, and an impressive collection of aircraft and locomotives.
Highlights
- World's oldest surviving 1830 passenger railway station
- Live demonstrations of vintage cotton-spinning machines
- Collection of steam power engines and historic locomotives
- Interactive Experiment gallery with hands-on science games
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 17:00 |
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