Collections

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Escritoire (detail) by William Burges, 1865-7
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About the collections

Cheetah and Stag with Two Indians (detail) by George Stubbs, about 1765

Discover the history behind our rich and diverse art collections

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Costume online

Satin dress bodice made in Dorset, about 1650

Explore our extensive costume collection, from historic dress to contemporary fashion

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Permanent galleries

Glass displays in the Gallery of Craft and Design

Three floors and 21 rooms full of art and design.  Find out what you can see on any day's visit to the permanent galleries

Picture library

Hylas and the Nymphs (detail) by John Waterhouse, 1896

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Revealing Histories: Remembering Slavery

Explore the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade in Manchester's museum and gallery collections