Manchester Museum announces temporary closure

Manchester Museum has announced a temporary closure to complete the final phase of its £13.5m restoration project.

The hello future project will build a two-storey extension with new galleries, including the South Asia Gallery, the first permanent exhibition space in the UK dedicated to South Asian communities.

Funding has come from Arts Council England, alongside support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The University of Manchester and private donors.

Director Esme Ward said the museum will continue to hold pop-up events and outreach programmes once it closes on August 29.

“We look forward to opening the doors to hello future in 2022 and welcoming visitors to a bigger, more imaginative and even more inclusive museum.”