Open daily: 10am - 6pm
Admission to Urbis is free.

Urbis sometimes closes early due to special events.

On Sat 10 May we will close at the earlier time of 4pm.
On Sun 13 July Urbis is closed to all over 18’s.

 What is Urbis?

Urbis is an exhibition centre about city life. On your visit you can explore exhibitions about contemporary art & design, urban gardening, the city environment and the people who make our cities what they are.

There’s so much on at Urbis this year, it’ll leave you wanting to come back for more. You don’t have to cram it all into one visit, take your time, everything’s free. Make the most of your visit by relaxing in the Social or sipping a delicious cocktail in the Modern, our new bar and restaurant. We’ll still be here when you come back! More about Urbis

Exhibitions

To find out about all our current and forthcoming exhibitions click here

How manga took over the world

13 March – 27 Sept  

This exhibition explores the art of Manga in its many guises, tracing the journey from its early origins to its many modern day manifestations.

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Urban Gardening

26 April - 7 Sept 2008  

Urbis brings gardening to the gallery! This exhibition will encourage visitors to jump in feet first and not be afraid to roll up their sleeves
and get back to some good old-fashioned – and now über stylish– gardening. No space is too small for creating a garden so come and be inspired to green your city. More Information

Matthew Williamson: Ten Years in Fashion

27 March - 21 Sept

This exciting exhibition will present his most iconic designs and will deconstruct the process behind his work, illuminating his distinctive use of pattern, print and colour.

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Autumn 2008...

emory douglas

30 Oct – March 09

Level 1

 “the work of Emory Douglas serves as a powerful reminder of the efficacy of visual art to communicate and push forward a political agenda."

This compelling exhibition will trace the searing work of Emory Douglas while he worked as Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party from 1967 until its discontinuation in the early 1980s. 

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Events

To find out about all our forthcoming exhibitions click here  

The Tony Wilson Experience

Sat 21 June

Billed as the longest ever intelligent conversation, this is a chance for young, talented people with an interest in the creative arts to take part in a non-stop, 24 hour series of workshops with some of the biggest names from the music industry, screenwriting, broadcasting, writing, design, photography and film. Staged in memory of the late broadcaster and cultural entrepreneur, and supported by Manchester City Council, the sessions will be challenging, inspirational and at times experimental.

For more information or to apply to be part of the event visit the website at www.tonywilsonexperience.com

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 11 MAY 2008

Click here to download the brief (PDF)

tours

Urbis offers a variety of guided tours focusing on the exhibition floors and unique architecture of the building. Click here for more information. 

photo of the week

Johannesburg, South Africa

Taken By: Barry Skillin, Manchester

Posted: 09 May 2008

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