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Cultural Entertainment in ManchesterManchester is one of the fastest-growing centres of culture in the U.K., whether seen from the point of view of its stimulating performing arts scene, its rich and diverse collection of museums, or the many sites of historical interest which may be found within the city and its surroundings. Here is a brief guide to Manchester's cultural and historical attractions. Museums and Galleries Manchester's recent cultural boom is best reflected by its array of new museums and art galleries, each combining architectural innovation (or renovation) and original exhibitions to portray Manchester's rich historical heritage as an industrial city. Museums Imperial War Museum North Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park (Salford Quays Metrolink stop). (10 minute tram ride from the conference venue) +44 (0)161 877 9240 Free entrance Situated in the heart of Salford Quays, this outstanding museum departs from traditional exhibitions of rifles, helmets and war tanks and uses powerful audio-visual projections and personal witness accounts to focus on the human experience of war in the 20th and 21st centuries. Designed by the internationally renowned architect Daniel Liebeskind, the design of this spectacular aluminium construction is based on the concept of a world shattered by war and does not feature one straight line in its structure: even the lift rises at a disconcerting 4 degree angle! Manchester Museum Manchester University, Oxford Road (15 minute walk or 5 minute bus ride from conference venue) +44 (0)161 275 2634 Free entrance Situated on the University campus, this recently refurbished museum has been an integral part of Manchester's cultural ascent over the last hundred years. Its eclectic range of galleries encompasses the A to Z of the "ologies"; from archeology to zoology passing through botany, Egyptology and geology. The Egyptian galleries are particularly impressive, boasting a large array of mummies together with computerised reconstructions of what their faces would have looked like some 3000 years ago. The museum has also recently acquired its very own full-length skeleton of a Mancunian Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur. Museum of Science & Industry Liverpool Road, Castlefield, City centre (10 minutes walk from conference venue) +44 (0)161 832 2244 Free entrance The largest of its kind, this museum is housed in a number of historical buildings, including the oldest railway station in the world. Exhibitions cover a range of scientific topics, such as electricity, space, computers and photography, and features the largest collection of working steam engines in the world. Other galleries include The Making of Manchester, with a special focus on its cotton industry, and Xperiment, an interactive hands-on science centre. Pumphouse People's History Museum http://www.peopleshistorymuseum.org.uk/ Left Bank Bridge, City centre (10 minute walk from conference venue) +44 (0)161 228 7212 Adults £1, children, concessions free Situated in a former pumphouse that supplied hydraulic power around the city, this museum explores how the industrial age has changed the lives of ordinary people over the past two centuries. The creative use of historical resources such as film, political texts as well as everyday artefacts and reconstructions of house interiors make this museum a lively and stimulating place to learn about the lives and struggles of the British working class. Urbis Cathedral Gardens, City centre (central) +44 (0)161 605 8200 Free entrance except special exhibitions This gleaming glass building stands in the heart of the city and represents possibly the most striking addition to Manchester's skyline. Exhibitions are reached by a glass elevator which glides diagonally up the side of the building, offering staggering views of the city and its surroundings. The museum is dedicated to urban life and, since its recent change of image, now offers an innovative program with exhibitions focusing on various cities around the world. Manchester United MuseumSir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford (Old Trafford Metrolink stop)(10 mins tram ride from city centre) +44 (0)870 442 1994 Museum and tour £9 A little further afield (15 mins tram ride from the city centre), this museum is situated within Manchester United’s world famous grounds. The guided tour is well worth the fee as you get a behind-the-scenes view of the club including the changing rooms, the player’s lounge, and of course, a walk down the players’ tunnel onto the sidelines of the pitch. Art Galleries The City Art Gallery http://www.manchestergalleries.org/ Mosley Street, City centre(central) +44 (0)161 236 8888 Free entrance Following extensive renovation, the award-winning Manchester Art Gallery reopened in 2002. It boasts an impressive collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings, including works by Millais, Maddox Brown and Rossetti, as well as other great English artists, such as Gainsborough, Stubbs, Turner and Henry Moore. A new gallery features interesting temporary exhibitions by contemporary artists. The Whitworth Art Gallery http://www.whitworth.man.ac.uk/ (15 minute walk or 5 minute bus ride from city centre) Oxford Road, Manchester+44 (0)161 275 7450 Free entrance Situated next to Manchester University, this gallery exhibits a rolling programme of art, sculpture, photography and textiles. It has an important collection of British watercolours as well as one of the largest historic textile collections in Britain. The museum also has a café with an excellent lunchtime menu. The Lowry Pier 8, Salford Quays, Salford (Salford Quays Metrolink stop) (10 minute tram ride from city centre) +44 (0)870 111 2020 Free entrance Situated in the heart of the regenerated Salford Quays, the Lowry centre stands out with its striking architecture, resembling a gigantic steel ship come to berth in Manchester Ship Canal. The art galleries here are dedicated to the Salford-born painter L.S. Lowry, best known the “matchstick” figures of his paintings. The Lowry holds a wide collection of the artist’s eerie industrial landscapes and portraits of the people of Salford, as well as guest exhibitions of contemporary artists’ work. The Cornerhouse (5 minute walk from city centre) Oxford Road, City centre0161 200 1500 Free entrance In addition to its own cinema, bar and bookshop, The Cornerhouse has three floors of contemporary art galleries which host unusual and controversial art exhibitions. Well worth visiting if you are popping in for a drink. Theatres and Concert HallsTheatres Theatre is at the heart of Manchester’s cultural scene. There are over 15 theatres in the city, ranging from small arthouse venues to larger theatres. Here is a selection of the best playhouses in town.
The Royal Exchange http://www.royalexchange.co.uk/ St Ann’s Square, City centre(central) +44 (0)161 833 6255 Housed in Manchester’s old Cotton Exchange, this futuristic-looking theatre features the world’s largest circular stage, allowing large audiences to share a close, intimate space. The theatre attracts a mixture of excellent traditional and modern productions. The Libraryhttp://www.librarytheatre.com/ St Peter's Square, City centre (opposite the Midlands Hotel) +44 (0)161 236 7110 On St Peter’s Square stands the only theatre in the UK to be housed within a library. This surprisingly large and comfortable theatre also enjoys an outstanding reputation as host to some of the best productions in the city. The Palace http://www. manchestertheatres.co.uk/ Oxford Street, City centre (central) +44 (0)161 228 6255 The Palace Theatre is Manchester's premier venue for lavish West End musicals (e.g. Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Cats) and comedies, often featuring major British celebrities. The Opera House Quay Street, City centre (central) +44 (0)161 242 2503 Another venue for West End musicals, The Opera House also attracts large-scale ballet and operatic productions. The Lowry Pier 8, Salford Quays, Salford (Salford Quays Metrolink stop) (10 mins tram ride from city centre) +44 (0)870 111 2020 With its two theatres, the Lyric and the Quays, the Lowry is the city’s number one host to high-quality touring theatre, ballet and opera productions. It also attracts a wide variety of top-class comedians and popular musicians. The Contact Theatre http://www.contact-theatre.org/ Devas Street, off Oxford Road (next to University) (5 mins bus ride from city centre) +44 (0)161 274 0600 Generally aimed at younger audiences and students, The Contact Theatre puts on an interesting selection of cutting edge and creative contemporary productions. Concert Halls The Bridgewater Hall http://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/ Lower Mosley Street, City centre (central) +44 (0)161 907 9000 Opened in 1996 to house the legendary Hallé Orchestra, this elegant building has excellent acoustics and is one of Britain's top venues for classical music and opera. The Royal Northern College of Music Oxford Road (5 mins bus ride from city centre) +44 (0)161 907 5278 With its four performance stages, the RNCM enjoys a great reputation as both conservatoire and arts centre, and offers a varied selection of classical and jazz music performances. CinemaThe Cornerhouse Oxford Road, City centre (central) +44 (0)161 200 1500 The Cornerhouse is an independent cinema of note and shows an excellent selection of “arthouse” and foreign-language films. AMC Deansgate Unit 2, Great Northern, Deansgate, City centre (5 minute walk from conference venue) +44 (0)8707 555 657 A large multiplex cinema with 16 screens. Filmworks Printworks, Withy Grove, City centre (5 minute walk from conference venue) Situated in the gaudy Printworks entertainment centre, this massive cinema has 20 screens, enabling you to see every film currently on release. It also has an Imax screen and a gallery auditorium, where you can enjoy your film from the comfort of a large leather armchair and order drinks from the bar.
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