Manchester Jewish Museum

Families Welcome

We are a museum where families are welcome! Whether you and your family want to drop in for some vegetarian treats in our café, or you want to take part in one of our family events, we welcome people of all ages.

Family Activity Packs

Make sure to ask at the welcome desk for a Family Pack Rucksack! This activity pack suitable for ages 4-10 includes activity and colouring sheets, scavenger hunts, a magnifying glass, dreidel games and more. Help your little ones explore the history of Jewish Manchester.

Join our Mailing List

To stay in the loop about our family workshops, make sure to sign up to our Mailing List, to keep up to date with all the latest information.

You can also see below for upcoming family activities at Manchester Jewish Museum.

Upcoming Family Events

A close-up image of freshly baked challah bread. The bread is golden-brown, braided, and has a light, fluffy texture. Multiple loaves are visible in the background, all exhibiting a warm, inviting appearance with a slight dusting of flour.

Make It! Challah Baking

31 Jul 2024 10:30 am

Join us for a hands-on baking workshop where we'll be learning how to knead and shape your very own challah bread!

Arts Award: Discover In A Day

7 Aug 2024 10:30 am

Are you looking for fun and creative things to keep your little (and not so little!) ones occupied this summer? Come along to our Discover in A Day, a full day of creative activities and explore some beautiful art in our galleries and collection.

Children and an adult working on a colorful craft project with paper, scissors, and other art supplies on a yellow table.

Make It! Design Your Own Sports Kit

28 Aug 2024 10:30 am

Come and join us for a fun, creative session where you'll get to design your very own sports kits!

Sunday & School Holiday Activities

No plans on Sunday? No problem!

Join us every Sunday for a different activity day for families and adults alike!

Whether it’s origami, printmaking or decorating your own treasure box, there will be something different and exciting for all the family.

Don’t miss our half term and school holidays activities too where we are working with top-quality artists and workshop leaders to put together unique events for you and all your family.