Visit Salford

Shop Till You Drop (Event 2228)
Saturday 27 January to Sunday 7 September 2008
Exploring how our shopping habits have changed over the past 150 years...

Pilkington's Pottery Collection (Event 2227)
Sunday 6 January to Thursday 31 December 2009
Pilkington's Tile and Pottery Company Limited was established in 1891 and began production of tiles in 1893...

Inspired by Lowry: John Wood and Paul Harrison (Event 2482)
Saturday 26 April to Sunday 21 September 2008
In our second commission from the Inspired by Lowry series, John Wood and Paul Harrison take Lowry's seascapes as a starting point for exploring changing landscapes and horizons...

The Ghostly Galleon (Event 2621)
Friday 6 June to Monday 30 March 2009
Sail the seven seas with the spirits of the deep at Ordsall Hall - dare you board the spooky ship and explore the galley, decks and captain's quarter? Fire the cannons, stash your bounty and keep an eye out for ghostly goings-on...

Histories Revealed (Event 2622)
Friday 6 June to Tuesday 30 September 2008
Permanent display of intriguing archaeological finds from the hall...

BBC tours (Event 2549)
Tuesday 1 July to Wednesday 1 July 2009
You'll have no doubt heard about the BBC's move to Salford Quays, so now's your chance to have a look behind the scenes at BBC Manchester before it crosses the border to its new home...

Build it, Race it, Win it (Event 2557)
Tuesday 1 July to Wednesday 1 July 2009
Join the ranger at the youth club for remote control car racing and building...

Photographic Portrait Prize 2007 (Event 2660)
Saturday 5 July to Sunday 21 September 2008
This international exhibition of 60 images, curated by the National Portrait Gallery, and showcases the work of emerging photographers alongside that of established professionals...

Salford by the Sea (Event 2606)
Saturday 19 July to Thursday 30 October 2008
A hands on exhibition for all the family...

So you want to be an artist? (Event 2661)
Saturday 26 July to Sunday 2 November 2008
How do you become an artist? Our interactive family exhibition helps you find out how LS Lowry and other artists created their pictures...

The Same Sky (Event 2607)
Monday 28 July to Sunday 26 October 2008
An exhibition by Nikki Palmer...

Shoreline & the Sea (Event 2608)
Saturday 23 August to Sunday 16 November 2008
A new exhibition by Lancashire born artist Judith Trescatheric including recent work featuring sea, shore and woodland...

Le Grande Cirque (Event 2654)
Wednesday 27 August to Sunday 31 August 2008
A cast of 50 world-class artists perform a breathtaking and heart pounding spectacle in this magical and spellbinding circus show...

Potted Pirates (Event 2659)
Thursday 28 August to Saturday 30 August 2008
Dan and Jeff (Potted Potter, 2007) are swapping wizards for walking the plank and will be recounting everyone's favourite pirate legends, from Long John Silver to Jack Sparrow...

A Head for Fashion (Event 2636)
Friday 29 August 2008
Join artist Caroline Daly as she leads an art workshop looking at hats and headwear from Tudor times right up to present day...

The Salford Nocturne (Event 2530)
Saturday 30 August 2008
The Salford Nocturne will take place around the Lowry in Salford Quays on 30 August 2008 with triple Beijing gold medal winner Chris Hoy heading the line up at the event...

Walk: Summer Stroll (Event 2577)
Sunday 31 August 2008
Maybe the best time of year for a gentle walk around the park, taking in all the delights of summer...

Roman Extravaganza! - family fun day (Event 2625)
Sunday 31 August 2008
Meet the Romans at Ordsall Hall...

Musical Sunday - family funday (Event 2611)
Sunday 31 August 2008
Relax in the tranquil surrounds of the Victorian Gallery and enjoy the sounds of talented musicians brought to you by the Friends of Salford Museums Association...

Ice Rink (Event 2432)
Friday 5 December to Wednesday 7 January 2009
Get your skates on and get down to Salford's very own ice rink...