Adult programmes and events
We hold regular talks, tours and workshops, designed to enhance your enjoyment and understanding of our permanent galleries and exhibitions.
Highlights Tours
Every weekend a trained guide from the Friends of Manchester Art Galleries lead an introductory tour around the gallery. Each guide has their own style and personal favourites, so it’s a different tour each weekend!
Discovery Tours
Book your own tour
We can provide a tour of the gallery for your group, whether you are new to the gallery or have been many times, there is always more to discover.
You can pick up an audio tour of highlights of the collection for free any time you visit the gallery. Go round at your own pace and listen to experts talk about the artworks. Audio tours are available from the reception desk in the atrium.
Art talks and lectures
Art bites Like to talk about art? Spend your lunchtime exploring two artworks with gallery staff. Find out where to start with a painting - what to look for, how to enjoy it and what you and others think about it. Ideal bite-sized portions of art for those wet lunchtimes! Art bites is usually the first Thursday of every month. 12.30 - 1pm
Art History Basics A course of nine illustrated lectures with Nirvana Romell from Sept 2008 - June 2009. Get to grips with European art history from the Greeks onwards. No prior knowledge required, but lots of curiosity, an open mind and a sense of humour will come in useful! Come to some or all of the talks.
Have a go! short courses for adults
These two day weekend courses are designed for adults of all abilities who would like to get creative but don’t know where to start. Led by professional artists the courses are designed to be fun and friendly.
For more information about Art bites, Art History Basics and Have a go! courses and events, please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)161 235 8888
Email: magevents@manchester.gov.uk
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