# The Manchester Museum — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore fascinating collections spanning natural history and world cultures at this free university museum, where hands-on activities in the Discovery Centre bring learning to life for all ages. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/attractions/the-manchester-museum (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Campground 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Manchester Museum The University of Manchester, Oxford Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18004362443649852484&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Abdalla Mudathir](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116868183655787191475) **In short:** The Manchester Museum is a campsite in Manchester, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,754 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Manchester Museum Explore fascinating collections spanning natural history and world cultures at this free university museum, where hands-on activities in the Discovery Centre bring learning to life for all ages. ## What's nearby - The Brown Cow next door - Burrs Country Park next door - The Lamppost - Burrs Country Park 150m away - Burrs country park railway station 200m away - Irwell Weir 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Louise Rowan](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114759303364050897338/reviews) ★★★★★ Great location for Bury (25 minute walk) or Manchester (walk to Bury plus 30 minutes on a regular tram). Lots of walking nearby but it was rainy when we visited the city instead. Very clean showers and toilets, nice big gravel pitches, very well kept site. Everyone super friendly and helpful. We’d love to come back very soon! · via Google [Roy Kinder](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101384722222232697718/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely site with access to the Country park. Pub and Ice cream parlour in walking distance. Friendly staff who look after the site to a high standard. Clean facilities and plenty of hot water. Bit of a bumby road to access the site but okay if taken slowly. Lovely flat pitches with plenty of space. Major retail outlets, steam railway and motor museum nearby. Great location for walks and sightseeing in the area Easy access to Manchester City centre when using public transport. · via Google [Ian Butterworth](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116511130375884133734/reviews) ★★★★★ Another fabulous site with friendly helpful staff. The pitches are able size and facilities are spotless. There's a camp shop with all the essentials. The site and so.e.pitches are adjacent to the east lanes railway, where steam trains can be seen running by. There is a large park for walking, cycling and dog walks. The town is a short drive away, and Bury .market is a must for the famous Bury black pudding. We had the best Jersey Milk coffee at the farm ice cream parlour which is a 10 minute walk away. · via Google [Dave Harding](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114224172611538439225/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely site , clean and well run. Excellent pub for drinks and good nearby,(The Brown Cow- care the food portions are huge and very reasonably priced with great service too). The only drawback to this site and it's not their fault is the appalling cobbled lane you have to use to get to it. Shakes the living daylights out of car and caravan. Will certainly test tow hitch and cupboard door security! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487bb18d7bd4633b:0x2116f460cf80342b!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this caravan park offers spacious, level pitches with essential hook-ups and immaculate, well-maintained facilities, including clean showers and restrooms. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, along with the convenient on-site shop. Guests mention the excellent location within a country park, providing easy access to walks, a pub, a cafe, and views of the East Lancashire Railway steam trains. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.6114654%2C-2.3056141) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (1,754 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Manchester [More attractions in Manchester](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/attractions) ★ 4.6 (1,754 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0161 275 2634](tel:01612752634) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Manchester **Postcode** M13 9PL **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C5VJM6V+HQ [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487bb18d7bd4633b:0x2116f460cf80342b!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487bb18d7bd4633b:0x2116f460cf80342b!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487bb18d7bd4633b:0x2116f460cf80342b!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Manchester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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The Manchester Museum is indoors, so it works on a rainy day. ### What ages is The Manchester Museum suitable for? The Manchester Museum suits all ages. ### Is The Manchester Museum wheelchair accessible? The Manchester Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at The Manchester Museum? Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact The Manchester Museum? 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