Golden mummies and a brand new gallery wing as the Manchester Museum re-opens after two years and £15m refurb
The Manchester Museum opens its doors again for the first time in nearly two years this weekend, complete with a brand new extension, new permanent galleries, golden mummies and its famous dinosaurs.
Read more: Expect dinosaurs and much, much more when Manchester Museum fully re-opens after £15m five-year revamp The Chinese Culture gallery draws on both the historical and contemporary links between Manchester and China, as well as objects from the Qing Dynasty and a stunning 20-metre scroll from the 18th century, depicting Emperor Kangxi’s birthday procession through the streets of Beijing.
“We hope to engage further diaspora communities on its opening and support its continual evolution. This personalised approach humanises the gallery, telling stories about real people and their objects.”
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