Alex Urmston is the Communications Manager at the Science and Industry Museum.
As Salford celebrates 100 years since it was granted city status, we explore how the Science and Industry Museum’s site is linked to its transformation from town to city, and how it helped strengthen connections between Salford, Manchester and the wider world.
2026 marks a major milestone in the history of Salford—one hundred years since it was officially granted city status by Royal Charter from King George V.
Whether you’re looking to get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky science or prefer to swerve a scare in favour of family favourite experiences, Communications Manager Alex Urmston takes a midnight stroll around the galleries to see everything on offer this Halloween.
It’s long been said that two heads are better than one. We’ve been looking at the stories of collaborating couples told on our galleries and how these iconic duos with links to Manchester have gone on to change the world!
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women whose skills, ideas and innovations change the world.
Find out more about how we’ve brought the stories of industrial Manchester to life, by planting a brighter picture of the city’s past in our own outdoor spaces.
Ahead of Manchester Science Festival 2022 (21–30 October), we pull out some highlights for young visitors, lovers of both tech and the arts, and for those looking to test out their STEM skills.
This week (1–7 June) is National Volunteers’ Week, an annual celebration of the contributions that millions of people across the UK make through volunteering.