Events and exhibitions
Find out what events are taking place and what’s coming up.
Manchester Digital Exhibitions
Browse online exhibitions to explore our collections and curated research from anywhere in the world.
Regular activities
Find out more about our drop-in activities.
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Rylands Discovery Tour
18 January 2025, 11am-11.30am
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library is a world-famous building and collection, with a rich backstory, many intriguing details, and no small amount of mystery. During o.. -
Rare Reads
22 January 2025, 2.15pm-3pm
The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands Research Institute and Library have made us a world-famous destination for researchers and those drawn to his.. -
Printing Press Demonstration
23 January 2025, 11am-11.30am
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library, with its extensive and world-famous collections of early printed books, has deep ties to the rich history of heritage printing. Du.. -
Rare Reads
23 January 2025, 2.15pm-3pm
The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands Research Institute and Library have made us a world-famous destination for researchers and those drawn to his.. -
Printing Press Demonstration
24 January 2025, 11am-11.30am
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library, with its extensive and world-famous collections of early printed books, has deep ties to the rich history of heritage printing. Du.. -
Rare Reads
24 January 2025, 2.15pm-3pm
The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands Research Institute and Library have made us a world-famous destination for researchers and those drawn to his.. -
Rylands Discovery Tour
25 January 2025, 11am-11.30am
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library is a world-famous building and collection, with a rich backstory, many intriguing details, and no small amount of mystery. During o.. -
Rare Reads
29 January 2025, 2.15pm-3pm
The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands Research Institute and Library have made us a world-famous destination for researchers and those drawn to his.. -
Printing Press Demonstration
30 January 2025, 11am-11.30am
The John Rylands Research Institute and Library, with its extensive and world-famous collections of early printed books, has deep ties to the rich history of heritage printing. Du.. -
Rare Reads
30 January 2025, 2.15pm-3pm
The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands Research Institute and Library have made us a world-famous destination for researchers and those drawn to his..