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Magic Place: interactive digital funhouse at Manchester Museum
- 28 Nov 2026 – 17 Jan 2027Tue–Sun from 10am (Sat from 8am, Wed late to 9pm); timed slots every 30 minutes, stay as long as you likeAdd to calendar
- Manchester MuseumAbout 25 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- £5 standard, £3 concession; under-4s free
- Good for most agesIndoors
- On saleQuieter slots Sat 8–10am and Wed 5–6pm
- Checked Thu 29 OctAgainst museum.manchester.ac.uk. Things change, so check before you travel
- SEN-friendly: RelaxedFewer tickets sold Saturdays 8–10am and Wednesdays 5–6pm for a quieter visit; ear defenders and tinted glasses availableMore
Magic Place: interactive digital funhouse is on at Manchester Museum from 28 November to 17 January 2027. It's about 25 minutes' drive from Timperley. Prices: £5 standard, £3 concession; under-4s free. You need to book ahead. It suits most ages, and it's indoors, so it works whatever the weather.
SEN-friendly
Fewer tickets sold Saturdays 8–10am and Wednesdays 5–6pm for a quieter visit; ear defenders and tinted glasses available
- Relaxed performance: Lights up, sound down, and you can come and go or make noise.
At Manchester Museum: Quiet hours or early opening · Quiet space to take a break · Ear defenders or sensory bags to borrow · Changing Places toilet. More about access here
Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book: manchestermuseum.visihost.co.uk. More SEN-friendly days out
Good to know about Manchester Museum
- Parking
- University Car Park D, Booth Street West (M15 6FH), is a 2-minute walk; St Peter's Square tram stop is 17 minutes.
- Buggies
- Level access throughout with lifts to every floor, and space to leave buggies by the Main Hall.
- Food
- Ground-floor café open 10am to 5pm, with fresh, locally sourced food.
- Toilets
- All-gender and accessible toilets plus a Changing Places toilet.
From museum.manchester.ac.uk, checked Mon 19 Oct 2026. Check before you travel.
Things change, so check with the organiser before you travel. Source: museum.manchester.ac.uk. Report a problem
