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Revealing Histories: Myths about Race

22 Aug 2007

New exhibition opens at The Manchester Museum on 25/26 August

Come along to The Manchester Museum this weekend (25 & 26 August) for the opening of our 'Revealing Histories: Myths about Race' exhibition.

Many Victorian institutions, including The Manchester Museum, contributed to the same racist thinking that had justified slavery. This exhibition explores the difficult and sensitive issues that this raises and has been created by a group of activists, collectors, curators and academics from outside the Museum. A variety of objects including political tokens and campaign posters are used to show how these racist ideas were supported by museums and the media. It also looks at the ways in which individuals and organisations in Manchester have worked to dispel these myths. You are invited to question the displays and help us shape the future of the Museum.

Take part in an exciting variety of activities linked to the exhibition's themes this Saturday 25 August (11am - 4pm). Handle original objects, follow guided tours of the galleries and listen to traditional African storytelling. Make your own family tree or watch live performances of 'this accursed thing', a promenade performance around the galleries looking into the trans-Atlantic slave trade through the eyes of people who were there.

See below for times and booking details:

  • 11am-12.15pm: 'This accursed thing' performance Please ring 0161 275 2634 to book Free 8+
  • 12noon-12.30 and 2-2.45pm: African Storytelling Drop-in, Free, All ages
  • 12.30-1.15pm, 2-2.45pm and 3-3.45pm: Tour of Revealing Histories Object Trail and Myths about Race Exhibition Please visit www.revealinghistories.org.uk for booking details, Free, All ages
  • 12.45-2pm: 'This accursed thing' performance Please ring 0161 275 2634 to book Free 8+
  • 1-3pm: Family History Workshop Drop in craft workshop to make your own family map or tree Free, All ages
  • 2pm: Film Screening of Open Minds Performance Please visit www.revealinghistories.org.uk for booking details, Free, All ages
  • 2.15-3.30pm: 'This accursed thing' performance Please ring 0161 275 2634 to book Free 8+