Open daily 10am - 6pm

exhibitions

Urbis is an exhibition centre of city life. We have 5 floors of changing exhibitions, so there is always something new to see whenever you visit. 

Our exhibitions offer unique insights into the culture of the modern city, about Manchester, art and culture including  innovative explorations of design, architecture, graffiti, music and the urban environment.

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events

Urbis runs an extensive programme of events, including talks, tours, workshops and performances.

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the Social

The Social is our stylish café bar, with a tasty menu and distinctive atmosphere.

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urbis shop

For an innovative and intriguing selection of gifts, books and cards.

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Cathedral Gardens

Urbis is located in Cathedral Gardens, the first public park created in Manchester in over 200 years.

Manchester, Trafford and Salford Councils are now thinking of creating a new an urban city park - stretching from The Quays through to Manchester City Centre and onto Peel Park, close to Salford University. The project is being referred to as Irwell City Park.  

Visit the Salford City Council website to find out more and for the chance to share your views on this project.

make the news with channel m

Channel M, Manchester’s only news and entertainment channel has now moved to Urbis. With Channel M you can watch live TV news in the making, and see how programmes are made in a state-of-the-art studio.

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