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International Women’s Day celebration

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8 Mar 2025 11:00 am -4:00 pm

Manchester Museum, Oxford Road

Free, booking advised

International Women's Day celebration

Manchester Museum’s International Women’s Day is a celebration of women, culture and heritage across our collections and communities.

A day packed full of workshops, talks and activities that invite all to learn more about lesser known her-stories, and cultural practices both familiar and new.

Full schedule

11am-12pm Herbarium tour with Curator of Botany Rachel Webster, meet at Welcome Desk

11am-12.30pm Wild Stories: children and families story session, Exhibition Hall

12-1pm Kung Fu for beginners with Pui Lee, Kanaris Theatre

12-1pm Object handling table, Chinese Culture Gallery

12-1.30pm Chai and Paint workshop, Top Floor Lounge

12.30-1.15pm Women of the South Asia Gallery tour with Lead Curator Nusrat Ahmed, South Asia Gallery

1-2.30pm Inspirational Women portrait-making with Tina Ramos Ekongo, Belonging Gallery

2-3pm Object handling table, Chinese Culture Gallery

2-4pm Palestinian Embroidery workshop with Tatreez Revival, Top Floor Classroom

3-4pm Kung Fu for beginners with Pui Lee, Kanaris Theatre

 

To secure your spot for all the day’s activities, book now via Eventbrite.

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International Women's Day