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Events
Manchester Museum Celebrates Diwali
- Wed 4 Nov 2026Wed 4 Nov, 4pm-9pm; drop inAdd to calendar
- Manchester MuseumAbout 25 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- Free
- Good for most agesIndoors
SEN-friendly
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. More SEN-friendly days out
An evening Diwali celebration that fills Manchester Museum with music, dance and craft, including bhangra in the Living Worlds gallery. It's open to all ages and backgrounds, and a lively way for children to learn about the festival of light celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. Drop in any time during the evening; museum entry is free.
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.
Last checked Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: museum.manchester.ac.uk. Report a problem
