The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. It is accessible via Metrolink tram; hop off at the St. Peter's Square stop, which is about a 20-minute walk.

Part of the University of Manchester, this natural history museum was established in 1867 and boasts a collection of about 4.5 million items hailing from every continent.

Part of the University of Manchester, this natural history museum was established in 1867 and boasts a collection of about 4.5 million items hailing from every continent.