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Sensory Sessions at SIM’s Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery

The sensory-based sessions at the Science and Industry Museum's Power Hall (The Andrew Law Gallery) were specially designed in partnership with families from Manchester Parent Carer Forum and Sense UK. There will be additional sensory activities and resources to help you explore the sights,

Sensory Sessions at SIM’s Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery

The sensory-based sessions at the Science and Industry Museum's Power Hall (The Andrew Law Gallery) were specially designed in partnership with families from Manchester Parent Carer Forum and Sense UK. There will be additional sensory activities and resources to help you explore the sights,

Useful Info for Families on Manchester Day 2026

Manchester Day, the annual celebration of everything great about our city, is back running on a Sunday this year and will be happening on the 26th of July. Following Manchester’s appearance at Barcelona’s La Mercè festival in 2025, this year's celebration will highlight our city’s

Sensory Sessions at SIM’s Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery

The sensory-based sessions at the Science and Industry Museum's Power Hall (The Andrew Law Gallery) were specially designed in partnership with families from Manchester Parent Carer Forum and Sense UK. There will be additional sensory activities and resources to help you explore the sights,

Sensory Sessions at SIM’s Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery

The sensory-based sessions at the Science and Industry Museum's Power Hall (The Andrew Law Gallery) were specially designed in partnership with families from Manchester Parent Carer Forum and Sense UK. There will be additional sensory activities and resources to help you explore the sights,

Power UP at the Science and Industry Museum

Join us at the Science and Industry Museum for a family-friendly session in their "Power UP" interactive gaming experience. "Play the very best video games from the past five decades and try out over a hundred different consoles. There's something for everyone, from Pong

“Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos” at the Science and Industry Museum

Join us at the Science and Industry Museum for a family-friendly visit to their "Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos" interactive exhibition. "Blast off into the solar system and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new BBC Horrible Science TV series.

Relaxed Sensory Sessions at the Science and Industry Museum

The Science and Industry Museum (SIM) recently shared with us some relaxed sessions at their Power Hall gallery and "Horrible Science" exhibition. These sensory-friendly sessions are specially designed for those who prefer an adjusted environment. Please open the toggles (dropdown windows) below to learn

Trial of “Operation Ouch” Accessibility Features at the Science and Industry Museum

This event has been cancelled. We will let you know if there are future opportunities to get involved with improving accessibility at the Science and Industry Museum. The Science and Industry Museum would like to invite families who have sight loss or visual

“Operation Ouch” at the Science and Industry Museum

Join us at the Science and Industry Museum for a family-friendly session in their "Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You" interactive exhibition. "Journey through an ear canal covered in gooey wax, squeeze past sticky snot and plunge headfirst into the incredible world of our