Great Western Warehouse, Garratt Suite
The Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester, Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP -
Up to
350 guests
Offers
catering
About Venue
Opened in 1969, the North Western Museum of Science and Industry quickly outgrew its temporary premises on Grosvenor Street in Chorlton-on-Medlock. When Liverpool Road Station closed in 1975, Greater Manchester Council agreed to purchase it to become the museum’s new home.
With its award-winning galleries housed in historic buildings, our Revolution Manchester Gallery and Power Hall provide guests with the opportunity to dine amongst some of the world’s oldest exhibits from the field of science and engineering, including the first stored computer.
Our venue hire team will take care of every detail, from choosing your unique space to catering and entertainment.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 350
Theatre
up to 300
Cabaret
up to 160
Facilities & Amenities
Tea
Location
Reviews
- K. PeakeAugust 2025
We had a blast visiting this museum for free, with lockers available for £1 after staff welcomed us at the reception! The industrial history of Manchester's steam mills is delved into with machinery all around that makes one room look like it would have back in the days of the mills, signs that were used and models of steam mills are unique additions. Trademark logos of cotton merchant companies are nice in their different colours and it is interesting seeing about the cotton imports from the Mississippi river, shipping receipts are even kept here! Stephen Hawking room explains how his wheelchair was used to synthesize his voice and has accessories such as his Simpsons jacket, transportation exhibits open at the time of our visit included an old Rolls Royce Car, bikes for the bee network and a model of the Rocket train. Science area was fun with the likes of a set of mirrors that makes a light appear deeper, velocity affecting the speed of bubbles and different colour codes for the car a handle could lift from us visitors.
- Jay SinghAugust 2025
This museum is full of fascinating exhibits and clever inventions that highlight the city’s industrial legacy. From historic steam engines to hands-on science zones, there’s plenty to explore and learn. It’s fun, informative, and ideal for anyone curious about how things work.
- Juri RedeckerAugust 2025
I only spent about 30 minutes here, and to me it felt much more geared towards families and kids rather than adults. If I had visited with a child, I’m sure I would have stayed longer and found it more engaging. On my own, I just walked through quite quickly. Definitely a good recommendation for families with children, especially on a rainy day. For adults, I think the experience is more limited. The best part: it’s free to visit.
- Chris CheeAugust 2025
The museum was excellent and paid for entry into the "Power Up" exhibition which all the family enjoyed as it had retro computers and consoles that brought back happy memories of our childhood and our kids loved trying those games out too but ended up playing on what they know best Minecraft. An enjoyable day to pass the time and the science and technology free exhibition was good as it had hands on exhibits. Only problem we found was trying to find parking but that might be because it was the school holidays. We would definitely visit again.
- Victoria BlaneJune 2025
Great half term fun at the science and industry museum, if your children have blue peter badges they can get in to the ouch exhibition for free and obviously the other parts of the museum is free, so it's a really cheap day out just got to pay £9 and adult for the Ouch exhibition. The is parking down the road but can be pricey. Or you can get the train as it isn't far. Great for a rainy day! Children learn so much.
