Opening days in Manchester: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day

Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 8 top attractions in Manchester with known opening hours, 4 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.

Pick a day

Mon4 Tue1 Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun1

Monday in Manchester

4 closed · 4 open

Only 4 of 8 top sights are open on Monday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.

Closed on Monday

John Rylands Research Institute and LibraryAlso closed: Tue and Sun
Manchester Art Gallery
The Whitworth
Manchester Museum

Open on Monday

Closed-day plan B

Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.

Opening days at a glance

Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Manchester Cathedral	9–16	9–16	9–16	9–16	9–16	9–16	12–16
Science and Industry Museum	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17
John Rylands Research Institute and Library	✕	✕	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	✕
Manchester Art Gallery	✕	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17
National Football Museum	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17	10–17
Heaton Park	8–19	8–19	8–19	8–19	8–19	8–19	8–19
The Whitworth	✕	10–17	10–17	10–21	10–17	10–17	10–17
Manchester Museum	✕	10–17	10–21	10–17	10–17	8–17	10–17

Open late in Manchester

Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.

The WhitworthOpen late until 21:00 on Thu
Manchester MuseumOpen late until 21:00 on Wed

Frequently asked questions

Are museums and attractions in Manchester closed on Monday?

Some are. 4 of the 8 top sights in Manchester with known hours close on Monday: John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Manchester Art Gallery, The Whitworth, Manchester Museum. The other 4 are open.

What is open on Sunday in Manchester?

On Sunday, 7 of the 8 top sights in Manchester are open: Manchester Cathedral, Science and Industry Museum, Manchester Art Gallery, National Football Museum, Heaton Park, The Whitworth, Manchester Museum.

Which attractions in Manchester are open every day?

4 top sights in Manchester are open all seven days: Manchester Cathedral, Science and Industry Museum, National Football Museum, Heaton Park.

Which sights in Manchester are open late?

The Whitworth, Manchester Museum stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.

Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-04). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/London).

All things to do in Manchester