Cultural institutions

Discover The University of Manchester's cultural institutions across Greater Manchester, each of whom are key collaborators for Creative Manchester's research and events.

A Hubble image of a spiral galaxy with glowing red star-forming regions, bright blue young stars, and dark dust lanes weaving through its swirling arms.

Jodrell Bank

A world-famous radio observatory and science center dedicated to exploring the universe.
The John Rylands library

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

A world-famous late-Victorian neo-Gothic library on Deansgate in Manchester.
Street view of Manchester Museum, showcasing its historic stone and brick buildings, with pedestrians and traffic, including a red double-decker bus, under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.

Manchester Museum

The Manchester Museum offers cultural and natural history exhibits, events, and research.
Seats in The Cosmo Rodewald Theatre

The Martin Harris Centre

The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama hosts concerts, theatre, and literature events.
Whitworth Art Gallery

The Whitworth

A leading art gallery and cultural institute, home to 55,000 archival items in its collection.