MAGDA ARCHER #givemeeverythingandnothingbaby | HOME | Until 31 Aug (throughout July)
Archer’s debut brought her work to light back in 2011 when she held an exhibition for her Crazy Mad project at the Cornerhouse. This month she delivers a unique perspective on the social impact of the internet with her latest exhibition for HOME Projects.
Magda Archer in her studioARTISTS IN THE FRAME : SELF-PORTRAITS BY VAN DYCK AND OTHERS | Manchester Art Gallery | until 31 August
With over three centuries worth of work to show, Artists in the Frame is an event that deals with the issue of individual expression by looking at the self-portraits of famous artists such as Van Dyck and William Hogarth. The tour of this gallery showcases the rare self-portrait of Sir Anthony van Dyck, which came under the authorisation of the National Portrait Gallery recently.
THE M+ SIGG COLLECTION : CHINESE ART FROM THE 1970s TO NOW |The Whitworth | 1 July – 20 Sept
For anyone who loves travel or experiencing new cultures – let alone the simple beauty of art - creator Uli Sigg brings this photographic depiction of contemporary Chinese culture to the North West. Entry is free but it is exclusive in the UK to The Whitworth. If you’re a local, take the chance to see it while you can.
M+ Sigg Collection
A MANCHESTER WALKING TOUR | Manchester International Festival | 2 - 19 July
The Manchester International Festival is back, and you can get a fully rounded view of what’s happening on this city-walking tour that takes tourists on journey to some of Manchester’s best-known sites. Lead by Manchester Confidential Editor, Jonathan Schofield, discover the history of the city every day at 12:30pm during the festival.
FROM WHERE I'M SITTING | National Football Museum | 5 July
From Where I’m Sitting is part of the Greater Game exhibition, a commemoration of the historic football players during World War One. It provides a more in-depth look at some of the key players, including the impact of the war on the home front.
From Where I'm SittingSHOW ME THE MONEY : THE IMAGE of FINANCE, 1700 TO THE PRESENT | People’s History Museum | 11 July - 24 Jan
An exhibition exploring the history of finance in the UK and the US since the 1700s, this gallery emphasizes the visual culture of finance through a range of different artefacts including paintings, videos, photographs and archive ephemera from some of todays banking industries.
STATUES OF RAPA NUI | Manchester Museum | Until September (21 – 23 July)
Brought to Manchester by Professor Colin Richards, this exhibition sheds new light on the famous statues of Rapa Nui. As well as presenting an historic insight into their development and significance, it offers a hands-on experience for families to get involved in the production of their very own statues.
Rapa Nui
THE LMS-PATRIOT PROJECT : RAIL AND REMEMBRANCE | People’s History Museum | 14 July - 24 August
In commemoration of the workers who were employed on the railways during the First World War, this exhibition follows the story of the LMS-Patriot Project and explores the importance of the roles these workers played.
PLAY it! MANCHESTER | Museum of Science and Industry | 25 July – 9 Aug
MOSI brings some of the most loved video games back to Manchester with this fun-filled gaming event. Relive some of the best retro games since Pac-Man or play some of today’s favourites like Halo. Either way, it’s fun for all of the family.
MOSIMEET THE VETERANS : SECOND WORLD WAR | Imperial War Museum | 25 – 26 July
Take the chance to meet the men who served during the Second World War and hear first hand their experiences of combat and survival. This exhibition also delves into some of the key events that took place.
Meet The Veterans 
