Science and Industry Museum: Special behind-the-scenes tours

Visitors eager to discover more of the Science and Industry Museum's site, which is currently undergoing a multi-million-pound regeneration project, can join expert curators on special walking tours on Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September. This year’s Heritage Open Days will focus on architecture, and during the 30-minute sessions members of the public will be given behind-the-scenes access to the museum’s historic spaces, including some that are temporarily closed while conservation and repair work is underway, such as the iconic 1830 Station and 1830 Warehouse. From here, those on the tour can see for themselves the vision as the site transforms for the future. They’ll also be invited to explore the history of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, imagining what life would have been like for the workers and passengers who filled the site almost two centuries ago. The free tours will take place Friday to Sunday at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Visitors can sign up for the tours on the day at the museum’s front desk. Capacities are limited, so visitors are encouraged to arrive in good time to avoid disappointment.

As well as Heritage Open Days, this event is part of a weekend that kicks off the five-year countdown to the 2030 celebration of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway's bicentenary (https://manchesterhistories.co.uk/rocket-all-aboard/). It will also see the Science and Industry Museum celebrate its 42nd birthday.

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:

11.00, 13.00, 15.00

Saturday 20 September:

11.00, 13.00, 15.00

Sunday 21 September:

11.00, 13.00, 15.00

Location & directions

Science and Industry Museum, Liverpool Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4FP

Directions:

The Science and Industry Museum is located in Manchester city centre. It's easy to get to whether you're travelling by bus, tram, train, bike or car. Plan your journey with Transport for Greater Manchester (https://tfgm.com/).

Telephone number:

+443300580058

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Book on day

Booking conditions:

Visitors can sign up for the tours on the day at the museum’s front desk. Capacities are limited, so visitors are encouraged to arrive in good time to avoid disappointment.

Booking website:

https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/

Booking opens:

19 Sep 2025 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

21 Sep 2025 03:00 PM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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