Museum & science Indoor optionAssistance dogs4.5 editorial
Science and Industry Museum
Manchester, United Kingdom
Over an hour from your starting point
Review
Free, central and full of 'how did they do that?' machines. The hangar of aircraft is the wow; younger children need the interactive bits more than the industrial history.
Our recommendation. Donation-based entry. Combine with a canal-side sandwich.
- Air and Space Hall
- Textiles
- Steam engines
- Hands-on galleries
Best age groups
Steam, planes and textiles — best from about 6
Toddlers 0–4
Better for other ages
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