Something Rich and Strange
29 Nov 2013 – 16 Mar 2014 Free Entry
Something Rich and Strange A new exhibition full of fascinating and beautiful objects and art, telling a story about biodiversity and the importance of marine environments today. All activities are free and drop in, unless specified.
Events for adults Collection Bites: Translucent Marvels Wed 4 Dec 2013, 1 – 2 pm Dr Marion Endt-Jones will talk about Manchester Museum’s beautiful glass models of marine invertebrates. The models have fulfilled several roles, even becoming fetish objects in the contemporary art scene. Book on 0161 275 26 48 or museum @ manchester.ac.uk, free. Exhibition tour of Coral: Something Rich and Strange Wed 11 Dec 2013, 1 – 2 pm Dr Marion Endt-Jones leads an intimate tour drawing on her own research and showcasing some of our fascination coral objects and artwork. Book on 0161 275 26 48 or museum @ manchester.ac.uk, free.
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Manchester Museum Book Club Tues 28 Jan 2014, 5.30 – 6.30 pm Buy a glass of wine or cup of coffee, meet people and discuss books inspired by the Museum’s new exhibition. This month’s book is Rebecca Stott’s The Coral Thief. After Hours: Coral Thurs 27 Feb 2014, 6.30 – 9 pm Encounter the unexpected … Enjoy a highlights tour of the exhibition, see and handle some amazing objects from the museum’s stores and join artist Lucy Burscough to create an amazing hyperbolic crocheted coral reef.
Events for families Coral Baby Explorers Tues 7, 21 Jan 2014, 10.30 – 11.15 am, 11.30 – 12.15 am, 1 – 1.45 pm Join us for our under the sea inspired interactive story and sensory play sessions. For babies who aren’t walking yet. Booking essential (1 week in advance ) 0161 275 26 48, free. Big Saturday: Under the Sea Sat 25 Jan 2014, 11 am – 4 pm A day bursting with hands-on craft and art activities for all the family. Meet experts, hear under the sea stories and find out more
Museum opening times: Daily: 10 am – 5 pm 24 – 26 Dec and 1 Jan: Closed
about the magnificent creatures that live under the sea. Magic Carpet: Under the Sea Friday 31 Jan 2014, 10.30 am – 11.30 am & 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Storymaking and activity session for under 5s and their families / carers. Book on 0161 275 26 48 (from a week before), free, under 5s and their families /carers. February Half Term Mon 17 Feb – Fri 21 Feb 2014, 11 am – 4 pm Create under the sea creatures and mythical monsters inspired by the Coral exhibition.
Events for Schools Key stages 1 and 2: Reef encounters From Dec 2013 – Mar 2014 Primary trail that looks at corals and themes around shape and pattern in nature. Book on 0161 275 2630 or email school. bookings @ manchester.ac.uk Key stage 4 and 5: Changing Environments From Jan – Mar 2014 Investigative workshop to help students understand the complex relationships in changing environments today. Subjects: Geography and Biology Book on: 0161 306 1764 or email emily.robinson@ manchester.ac.uk £75
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