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  1. Ceramic commuters start to populate MOSI

    Katy Cowan /

    The ceramic commuters created by artist Lawrence Epps made their first appearance at MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester) this week, ahead of a forthcoming art exhibition with 18 international artists as part of the Future Everything Festival (16 May – 19 May). The exhibition will continue at MOSI until 10 June. As part of Lawrence Epps’ work, 8,000 of the miniature hand-made cer...

  2. MOSI wins Museums & Heritage award

    Katy Cowan /

    MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester) was voted winner of the M & H Online Readers Award, as part of the 2011 Museums & Heritage Awards for Excellence, announced last night. TV presenter and comedienne Sue Perkins revealed the winners of the coveted awards at a glittering ceremony in Church House, Westminster. Over 10,000 readers and members of the public voted online for the M&H awar...

  3. Documents shine light on Daresbury research

    Katy Cowan /

    Over 120 documents, photographs and other archival information relating to the world’s first dedicated Synchroton Radiation Source (SRS) at Daresbury Laboratory have been donated to MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester) to accompany objects in the new Revolution Manchester gallery. The archive collection is accompanied by scientific equipment including a ‘wiggler magnet’ and parts ...

  4. MOSI visitor numbers soar in February

    Katy Cowan /

    Visitor numbers at MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester) increased by over a third in February following the launch of the redevelopment. Latest figures show there were nearly 100,000 visitors to MOSI during February 2011, compared to 66,400 during the same period last year, while catering and retail sales have flourished since the coffee shop, restaurant and gift shop reopened. Revo...

  5. Don't try this at home, kids (or adults)

    Mad scientists gather for Manchester tea party

    Alex Wood /

    Wannabe scientists are invited to a tea party with a difference this weekend in Manchester city centre. At the Mad Scientists’ Tea Party on Saturday 14 August visitors are asked to dress in their best ‘mad scientist’ outfit and encouraged to learn about the chemistry of their cuppas, nibble an exploding cupcake, or try their hands at blowing a giant bubble.

  6. MOSI’s Da Vinci Exhibition has now been extended

    Kate O' Brien /

    The Museum of Science and Industry, one of Manchester’s best-loved visitor attractions has announced it will be extending its Da Vinci exhibition until 12th September.

  7. Site Manager Steve Burgess of John Turner & Sons on stone to be recycled at MOSI

    MOSI to get creative with recycling for new building

    Alex Wood /

    As many astute Mancunians might have noticed, Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry is currently renovating its main building. The new design is costing £7 million, and is going to incorporate as much recycled material as possible, even including recycled banknotes. The wide use of creative recycling will be incorporated into an interactive trail in ...

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