... I'm not sure whether this is because before going back last month, it had been years since my last visit, or whether the displays are just a little bit dated! There hands on childrens level and the aviation section are probably the best bits. More

Took my young nephew and it kept him entertained and interested for hours! To achieve THAT is a wonder in itself! Great for kids of all ages (including adult ones!) More

So many things to play with I lost 5 hours in there - pretty much all free too! More

Excellent museum, with free entry. Located in old mill buildings, with a large variety of technologies, machines, trains etc to see. Well worth a visit, you need at least 3 hours to see only some of it. More

This museum gathers all of Manchester's industrial heritage, and you can see the starts of some of the biggest industrial technologies. It displays a replica of the first computer to run a programme, the baby, which was built at the University of Manchester. It also displays all about the clothing and garment automation and how it started. Lots of info... More

Lots to see and do. Great history, easy to navigate around. As interesting for grown ups as children but be warned. The nature of the building is that the place is incredibly noisy when there are school parties visiting. And they visit a lot! Very Manchester. Well worth a visit. More

Its Free!!!and located in the centre of Manchester. A wonderful venue with Five Buildings of interesting items of Science and Industry. Coffee Shop and restaurant of very good standard although can get busy at times. Great facilities of Toilets, Wheel chair loan service, Car Parking and Water bowls for dogs!!!! Information hall staff made you most welcome and explained of... More

large site covering most aspects of the industrial revolution. Large exhibits include planes and engines/turbines amonst others in various warehouses. Next to the Coronation Street site and Castlefield. The only let down is the lack of a good cafe/tea room when we visited last year - the small basic one closed before 4pm when there were still a lot of... More

You'd think it would all be boys stuff, but there is lots of interesting things to see for girls to. More