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Manchester Museum review Rate it
Once a rather dusty example of a museum in the old-school mould, this building (designed in 1890 by Alfred Waterhouse, the architect of London's Natural History Museum) received a refit in 2003, allowing much-needed daylight to reach its murky corners - although its corridor layout would still confound a tomb raider.
Persevere, though, for highlights that include a notable collection of Egyptian mummies, the recently revamped Mammals Hall and a full-size replica of a Tyrannosaurus skeleton (named Stan), posed in full hunting mode.
Manchester Museum details
M13 9PL
Area Oxford Road
Transport Metrolink St Peter's Square, or bus 11, 16, 41, 42, 47, 147, 190, 191, or Oxford Road rail
Telephone 161 275 2634
Open 11am-4pm Mon, Sun; 10am-5pm Tue-Sat
Admission free
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