Climate Control

01 Jul 2016

A long British summer of exhibitions and events at Manchester Museum

We hear about climate change on the news and in the newspapers. Climate change is happening all around us, but this isn’t the time to ignore it, it’s the time to get really, really, creative. Manchester Museum will be staging a series of exhibitions and events for visitors to explore what kind of future they hope for, and what it would take to help make that a reality. A series of exhibitions and events explore the idea that we can’t change the past but we can change the future, and how we can each make a difference to help create the world of our choice.

The programme is being developed in partnership with the Tyndall Centre and Global Development Institute at the University of Manchester, and Manchester A Certain Future, the city’s climate change strategy and action plan.

Climate Control is the Museum's main contribution towwards Manchester's time as European City of Science.

We hope to see you at some of our Climate Control events.

Below are the events in July - watch out for further announcements for August:

For adults

Urban Naturalist
Sunday, 31 July (2-4pm)

Friendly, practical workshops run by leading naturalists. From wild food-foraging and composting to bird song and insect identification, explore biodiversity on our doorstep.

A Tale of Two Cities (To2Cs) is England's wildflower flagship project bringing flowers to the residents of Manchester and Liverpool. Join Richard Scott, from To2C's / National Wildflower Centre who will discuss the impacts on communities and biodiversity this project will bring.

Adult event, Free, Book on mcrmuseum.eventbrite.com or 0161 275 2648 after 2pm

Climate Control and Open Labs After Hours
Science Lates: After Hours at Manchester Museum
Wednesday, 27 July (6-9pm)

Climate change is happening all around us, but this isn’t the time to ignore it, it’s the time to get really, really, creative. Join scientists and artists for an evening of creativity exploring a zero carbon future.

The programme is being developed in partnership with the Tyndall Centre and Global Development Institute at the University of Manchester, and Manchester Climate Agency.

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Adult, Drop–in, free

For families

Big Saturday: Climate Control
Saturday, 30 July (11am – 4pm)

Meet experts, experiment and create.

See the Museum’s Climate Control exhibition and explore the idea that we can’t change the past but we can change the future, and how we can each make a difference to help create the world of our choice. Be inspired by the story of Manchester’s peppered moth, and create a moth headband of your own to take away. Look out for amazing Polar Bears and other Arctic wildlife, tropical frogs, and opportunities to rebuild a model Manchester. Hands on activities for all the family.

Part of European City of Science Events

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Free, drop in, all ages