Museum & science Indoor optionAssistance dogs4.6 editorial
Manchester Museum
Manchester, United Kingdom
Over an hour from your starting point
Review
A university museum that children actually enjoy. Stan the T. rex is the selfie, the frogs are the linger. Free, so you can leave when they are done.
Our recommendation. Go after school pickup on a wet Wednesday. It is quieter.
- Stan the T. rex
- Living Worlds
- South Asia Gallery
- Vivarium
Best age groups
T-rex, frogs and a living culture floor — surprisingly all-age
Toddlers 0–4
A strong fit
Little kids 5–8
A strong fit
Tweens 9–12
A strong fit
Teens 13–16
A strong fit
Pets
Assistance dogs only.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Typical cost
- Free
- Cover
- Good indoor option