Museums, theatres and cinemas (activities for IVs and young people)
There is a wide range of activities you can do with a young person. Be aware that some places have age restrictions, so be sure to check that the young person (or you) will be able to attend.
Cinema
Odeon Cinema - IVs Go Free!
We have arranged with Odeon cinemas for IVs to go free when they take their young person to the cinema. You will need to show your ID badge at the box office. If there are any problems, you could ask to speak to the duty manager and explain your role in a discreet manner (in case the young person might feel uncomfortable).
Select one of the cinemas listed at www.odeon.co.uk
Theatres
The Royal Exchange Theatre is taking part in a programme to encourage young people under 26 to visit the theatre. We have arranged for free tickets for the young person and their IV. Visit their website to find out what’s on.
To book tickets please contact us as this needs to be arranged through SCRS.
Museums and galleries
There are numerous museums and galleries that focus on subjects as varied as hatting, art, transportation and war.
They include:
- Lowry Centre – The Lowry Centre’s Our Lowry scheme is free to anyone with a Salford postcode, which means residents can gain access to a range of free and discounted tickets at The Lowry throughout the year. Learn more about the Our Lowry scheme on the Lowry Centre’s website.
- Chinese Arts Centre
- City Art Gallery, Manchester
- Cornerhouse, Manchester
- Eureka Children’s Museum, Halifax
- Greater Manchester Museum of Transport
- Imperial War Museum, Salford Quays
- John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester
- Manchester Jewish Museum
- Manchester Museum
- Museum of Hatting, Stockport
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Museum of the Chemical Industry, Widnes
- National Railway Museum, York
- People’s History Museum, Bridge St, Manchester
- Police Museum, Manchester
- Salford Museum and Art Gallery
- Urbis, (National Football Museum), Manchester
- Whitworth Art Gallery