John Rylands Next Chapter

The John Rylands Next Chapter project is set to enrich and transform the researcher and visitor experience at The University of Manchester's John Rylands Research Institute and Library (Rylands).

We're working to improve our exhibition and event spaces so you can enjoy our collections better.

Improvements have been taking place since February 2024 and work will continue until late Spring 2025.

There are two phases to this project:

• Phase one: We have upgraded some public and staff spaces. Work in these spaces is complete.
• Phase two: We are refreshing our galleries and exhibition spaces, and upgrading teaching and meeting spaces. Work is expected to be complete in late Spring 2025.

We look forward to sharing our new spaces with you in 2025.

To find out what's on and how to visit us in the meantime, please see our Visit page.