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"The Museum of Science and Industry is a very unique museum worth visiting in Manchester. The museum is housed in pretty rustic buildings that are worth a note and it is home to some amazing displays pertaining ti innovation of every sort. There are exhibits that describe the evolution of textile machinery."

"The museum is located on Liverpool Street and is a fantastic day out with children. The museum is devoted to the development of science, technology and industry with emphasis on the city’s achievements in these fields. I love this emphasis and it shows how much Manchester has to be proud of."

"The Museum of Science and Industry shines a light on the inventions and innovations created in Manchester that have gone on to benefit the world. With a collection that spans 250 years, there are plenty of objects and stories to explore."

"The Northern arm of the Imperial War Museum does not disappoint and is a fantastic day out, showing how war affects people’s lives and is great for children to learn lots about the history of the UK during the times of war. At the moment there us a special Horrible Histories exhibition about the Blitz and we had a really lovely day when we visited last year. The exhibition finishes on 10th April and is well worth the visit."

"Imperial War Museum North (IWM North) is also worth visiting, especially if you have an interest in the history of warfare. Opened in 2002, this branch of the Imperial War Museum is a popular attraction for its collections of fighting vehicles and aircrafts. Highlights of a visit include audiovisual presentations and exhibits dealing with the history of warfare and its role in shaping civilization."

"Housed inside a former Edwardian pumping station, the People’s History Museum is one of the city’s most exciting institutions, dedicated to the history of democracy in the UK. Covering subjects much more radical than your average museum, exhibits chart the past two hundred years of working-class life for the people of Britain. Pay a visit to learn more about the fight for the vote whilst perusing one of the largest public collections of political material in Britain."

"Home to a spookily rotating mummy and a T-Rex skeleton, Manchester Museum is the city’s largest institution, containing enough exhibits to keep you entertained for an entire afternoon. A large part of the collection is dedicated to natural history with perfectly preserved plants, animals and insects on display, as well as a vivarium that allows visitors to come face to face with some of the rarest frogs and lizards on the planet. The Ancient Egypt and Archaeology exhibitions also draw in large crowds."

"Lovers of both books and architecture will delight in one of Manchester’s most beloved buildings. This neogothic structure is filled with one of the most extensive collections of literature in the entire country, but it’s not just for academics. Spend a few hours getting lost in its many rooms, staircases and corridors to fully appreciate the attention to detail of the building."

"Our son had been looking forward to some foot rest with a good book!. If you wish to study any of the 1.4 million rare books, manuscripts or maps in the library collections you can do so by prior appointment and pre-arranged membership. As the museum is a short visit, it may not be worth a special trip with kids in tow."

"The John Rylands Library is part of the University of Manchester. As well as being home to one of the world’s best collections of rare books and manuscripts, the victorian building itself is very beautiful and well worth visiting for lovers of fine architecture. John Rylands Library"

"Situated in the new financial district of Manchester, a few minutes stroll away from Deansgate, Zizzi Italian restaurant in Spinningfields offers some of the finest al fresco dining in Manchester, with views overlooking the River Irwell."

"As the trend for cupcakes took off across the country, Airyfairy grew rapidly, catering for a massive range of clients from blue-chip companies through to birthday parties, food festivals, and markets. On average the shop has made 60,000 cupcakes per year, taught roughly 1,000 people and children per year to decorate cakes, and served over 7500 Afternoon Teas. In addition, Airyfairy has been featured on various BBC radio shows, CITV and BBC programs, as well as the Manchester Evening News, South Manchester Reporter, Daily Mail, Take A Break, and Pick Me Up magazines."