What to do and see in Manchester, England: The Best Museums

Clayton Hall is Manchester's only moated manor house. The later part of the hall has been dressed to show the hall in Victorian times. Children are encouraged to touch and have a go at various household activities. They can also get dressed as Victorians. Afterward there is a separate cafe and shop where you can buy very reasonably priced home made refreshments. With bacon baps, home-made cakes and home-made soup usually available.

Saul Hay Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and consultancy in Castlefield, central Manchester. Working with emerging and established artists we will present a diverse programme of contemporary painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. At Saul Hay Fine Art you will receive a highly personalised service, always dealing directly with Directors Catherine and Ian Hay. We bring our curatorial skills and our extensive network of relationships with artists to help you in everything from finding you the perfect signature piece to working with you and your designers to bring a collection of work to add those personal finishing touches to your design project. We are able to help source contemporary artworks for residential projects, offices, restaurants or hotels. We will also advise on building a collection over the longer term. Our aim will always be to celebrate the very best of contemporary art from Manchester and beyond.

Contemporary Six is a leading independent art gallery located in the heart of Manchester, opposite the beautiful Town Hall. Established in 2010, the gallery is known for offering a warm and friendly welcome to art enthusiasts, collectors, and new explorers to the city. Visit today and enjoy original works of quality and substance by emerging and internationally acclaimed artists.

Adorning walls worldwide for the last 17years. See Jessica painting in her gallery/ studio, buy artworks Jewellery and candles. Commission Jessica to paint tour own personal favourite view of place. All utterly unique. Upstairs in the Manchester Craft and Design Centre

The People's History Museum (PHM) is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present and future. The museum provides opportunities for people of all ages to learn about, be inspired by and get involved in ideas worth fighting for; ideas such as equality, social justice, co-operation, and a fair world for all. PHM offers a powerful annual programme exploring the past, present and future.

The Science and Industry Museum sits in the heart of Manchester, the world's first industrial city. It houses the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station and the world's first railway warehouse from 1830, which are located at the end of the museum site. On a visit to the museum, you will see amazing objects and learn about the men and women whose ideas changed the world forever. Daily demonstrations bring the museum's world class collection of textile and industrial machinery to life. There are interactive exhibits to explore and a regular programme of changing exhibitions to enjoy.

This museum includes objects, documents, photographs and oral histories charting the stories and experiences of Manchester’s Jewish community, including their experiences during the Holocaust.

From our historical collections to international contemporary art, we aim to bring fresh perspectives, encourage conversation and spark debate. Explore our collections of fine art, spanning six centuries and including many major modern and contemporary pieces. We are famous for 19th century British paintings, particularly our outstanding collection of Pre-Raphaelite works. Our decorative arts collections showcase the artistry, tastes and techniques of every era and culture, from ancient civilizations to today’s designer makers. Our collections of ceramics, silver, glass, furniture and costume are especially fine. We constantly renew and update our collections displays so you should discover something new every time you visit. And, we're free to visit!