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Father Christmas at the museum

Science and Industry Museum · ManchesterSat 21 November 2026
Two children interact with a large interactive display shaped like a spacecraft at a science museum, with illuminated panels and educational graphics in the background.
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A woman and a man dressed as Father Christmas stand with a gift in front of a decorated toy train display.
Adult and child playing video games together in a red neon-lit arcade room with other visitors in background.

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Sat 21 November 2026

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Meet Father Christmas at the Science and Industry Museum, in Power Hall's Andrew Law Gallery this Christmas.

Father Christmas is visiting the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester for the first time, setting up in the atmospheric Power Hall: The Andrew Law Gallery. It's a chance for children to meet him among the museum's historic steam engines and machinery, on various dates from 21 November 2026. Museum entry itself is free, though this event needs booking. Check the museum's website for the specific dates on offer and to reserve a place.

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Two children interact with a large interactive display shaped like a spacecraft at a science museum, with illuminated panels and educational graphics in the background.Science and Industry MuseumFree Manchester science museum on Liverpool Road - engines, hands-on halls and a proper cafe.Manchester · Free entry · café · gift shop · toiletsSee full listing →

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