Stan's Secret Santa Saturday

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Stan's Secret Santa Saturday

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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

Manchester Museum's yearly Secret Santa day, when visitors bring gifts or festive food to donate to local communities on Stan's behalf. Children can join seasonal activities in the Top Floor spaces while singers perform carols around the galleries. Free and indoors, it suits all ages and pairs well with a look round the museum; tickets are booked through Eventbrite.

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: eventbrite.co.uk. Report a problem

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