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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
Sunday in Manchester
1 closed · 7 open
Closed on Sunday
- John Rylands Research Institute and LibraryAlso closed: Mon and Tue
Open on Sunday
- Manchester Cathedral12:00–16:00
- Science and Industry Museum10:00–17:00
- Manchester Art Gallery10:00–17:00
- National Football Museum10:00–17:00
- Heaton Park8:00–19:00
- The Whitworth10:00–17:00
- Manchester Museum10:00–17:00
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).
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