Facilities

Study at the Institute of Cultural Practices and make use of the fantastic cultural organisations and facilities in and around the university and city of Manchester.

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The University of Manchester Library

Discover one of the largest university libraries in the country.
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The John Rylands Library

Home to one of the world's finest collections of medieval illuminated manuscripts and rare books.
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The Whitworth

Your studies will be richly enhanced by our art gallery in the park which recently re-opened following a £15million development.
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Manchester Museum

Put your study into practice at The Manchester Museum which is part of the University.
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Chinese Culture Gallery, Manchester Museum

This new gallery at the Manchester Museum is dedicated to building understanding and empathy between Manchester, UK and China.
A dollhouse view of the Manchester Art Gallery

ICP Lab

Make use of the Institute for Cultural Practices laboratory in your studies.

Culture on and around campus

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Heritage collections

The University of Manchester Library's Centre for Heritage Imaging and Collection Care provides specialist services.
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HOME

HOME is a centre for international contemporary art, theatre and film in Manchester.
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Manchester Art Gallery

Publicly owned art museum on Mosley Street in Manchester city centre.
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Contact Theatre

Contact is Manchester, England's innovative performance venue, and multi-disciplinary arts centre.
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The Royal Exchange Theatre

The hub of superb storytelling for Manchester and the UK.
Tabley House

Tabley House

The Tabley House Collection is housed in the finest Palladian mansion in Cheshire.
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Imperial War Museum North

This museum explores the impact of modern conflicts on people and society.

People's History Museum exhibit

People's History Museum

Former Edwardian pumping station housing displays on local and national working-class life.
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Museum of Science and Industry

Devoted to the development of science, technology and industry.
Quarry Bank Mill

Quarry Bank Mill

One of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, showing how a complete industrial community lived.

Using our cultural assets for your studies

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