33 12 September 2020 Manchester Museum of Science and Industry
Simon wanted a sightseeing trip. I wanted somewhere easy to get to and back so we went for a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry, booking online the night before. In the old days of the LTS, we visited the museum in its former premises on Grosvenor Street twice in October 1979. I had visited the museum with Simon some years earlier but he only had vague memories of the ride simulator.
We went by train and got off at Salford Central as the closest stop to the museum. We noted the mural at the station when we got off.
We found our way to the museum. Not all of it was open. The Air and Space part was closed so no ride simulator for Simon. We went upstairs to a special exhibition abut the Sun. Simon enjoyed making the sun rise in various locations. He particularly liked a device for lighting up a tower with mirrors that looked the inside of the Tardis.We then went out to the interactive puzzles. Simon enjoyed the musical blocks , the skeletal cyclist and the upside down car. He was disappointed by the Red Arrows ride despite having been warned beforehand it was for younger kids. Still not worth £2 of any parent's money.
We then went to the cafe where we were fleeced again £3.75 for a can of pop and crisps !
After a visit to the textile hall where Simon impressed the guide with his knowledge of industrial machinery, we went outside to look at Liverpool Road Station. Simon took the opportunity for a breather in a deckchair.
The station buildings were closed.
After that, we left the museum for lunch at The Honest Burger. Simon was very impressed with his cheeseburger. We had time for a quick visit to HMV before catching the train home.
As always interesting and great photos
ReplyDeletePhotos are great I like the first one against the impressive graffiti art, very interesting keep them coming
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