Adult programmes and events
We hold regular talks, tours and workshops, designed to enhance your enjoyment of our permanent galleries and exhibitions.
Highlights Tours
Every weekend the Friends of Manchester Art Galleries lead an introductory tour around the gallery. Each guide has their own style and personal favourites, so it’s a different tour each weekend!
Discovery Tours
Book your own tour
You can pick up an audio tour of highlights of the collection for free any time you visit the gallery. Go round at your own pace and listen to experts talk about the artworks. Audio tours are available from the reception desk in the atrium.
Art talks and lectures
Artist talks Straight from the artist's mouth. Discover what motivates, inspires and amuses contemporary artists. Check out the events calendar for new artist's talks.
Art bites Like to talk about art? Spend your lunchtime exploring two artworks with gallery staff. Find out where to start with a painting - what to look for, how to enjoy it and what you and others think about it. Ideal bite-sized portions of art for those wet lunchtimes! Look out for more Art bites sessions in Spring 2008.
Breaking Traditions A course of four illustrated lectures with Nirvana Romell from March - June 2008. This course explores nineteenth century art in both Britain and France. No prior knowledge required, but lots of curiosity, an open mind and a sense of humour will come in useful! Come to some or all of the talks.
Have a go! short courses for adults
These short courses are designed for adults of all abilities who would like to get creative but don’t know where to start. Led by professional artists the courses are designed to be fun and friendly.
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