Manchester museum exhibitions in October 2026
5 museum exhibitions to see in Manchester in October 2026: Beneath the Great Wave, Hyundai Translocal Series: Entangled and Woven, Performing Trees.
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The Whitworth · Manchester
Beneath the Great Wave
Mar 14 – Nov 15The Whitworth’s first exhibition dedicated to Japanese prints in over 100 years presents iconic artworks by Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) and Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) to exp…
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The Whitworth · Manchester
Hyundai Translocal Series: Entangled and Woven
Jul 10, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Textiles are part of everyday life. We wear them, they stretch, fade, tear and get repaired. Along the way, they soak up time, touch and memory — often without us noticing.
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The Whitworth · Manchester
Performing Trees
Sep 30, 2025 – Apr 4, 2027A new exhibition exploring the changing role of trees in art, showcasing more than 50 works from the Whitworth’s collection.
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The Whitworth · Manchester
The Labour of Care
Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 29, 2027An exhibition dedicated to centring the voices and experiences of midwives and maternity healthcare professionals. Developed in partnership with Manchester University Hospitals Fo…
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The Whitworth · Manchester
Reflections
Aug 1, 2026 – Aug 29, 2027Bringing together recent works by artists Jasmir Creed and Roo Dhissou, alongside key works from the Whitworth collection. The exhibition explores individuality, kinship and heali…