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What was the Industrial Revolution and how did it change our world? Visit the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester to find out! Explore iconic exhibits and interactive displays that bring history to life. Discover the secrets of innovation with us!
Available in English language.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit the Science and Industry Museum with a 5-Star Expert Guide
- Make the most of your time exploring one of Manchester’s most visited attractions
- Uncover the fascinating stories behind steam engines, textiles, and early computing
- Engage with interactive exhibits that make learning about history fun and exciting
- Book today for an exclusive, personalized journey through the history of science and industry
Step into a world of discovery with our private tour of the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, where history and innovation meet. Enjoy a personalized experience tailored to your group.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide In front of Warehouse Café, Science and Industry Museum, Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4FP, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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Meet your guide In front of Warehouse Café, Science and Industry Museum, Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4FP, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Private tour of the Science and Industry Museum and immerse yourself in the heart of Manchester’s rich industrial heritage. Your journey begins with exclusive access to one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, where you’ll uncover the hidden stories of innovation that shaped the world. Guided by a Local Expert, you'll explore key attractions within the museum, from the world’s first passenger railway station to the impressive Power Hall, home to a vast collection of steam engines and locomotives. As you stroll through the historic site, you’ll also encounter interactive exhibits that bring the story of industrial Manchester to life, from the cotton mills to the birth of computing. Dive deep into the era of the Industrial Revolution, where steam engines roared and factories buzzed with life. Our tour focuses on the museum's most captivating highlights and hidden gems, including working machinery demonstrations that provide a rare glimpse into the past.
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- Please note that the museum is currently undergoing restoration; therefore, the Power Hall (reopening in Summer 2025), 1830 Viaduct, Station and Warehouse, Lower and Upper Yard, and Air and Space Hall are permanently closed.
- Pre-booked free tickets to the Science and Industry Museum are valid for a specific date and time, so it’s important to arrive at the meeting point on time. Admission is for the permanent collection.
- The museum sometimes hosts special exhibitions and events that may require a fee. Participants can inquire with the guide about these experiences.
- Due to the attraction’s rules, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.
- We're not afraid of sun or rain, so the tour will take place as planned, regardless of weather—please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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