Big Saturday: South Asia

Name: Big Saturday: South Asia
Start: 2016-09-24T11:00:00
End: 2016-09-24T16:00:00
Location: Manchester Museum

Creative Tourist Posted 14 September 2016

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Big Saturday: South Asia

Manchester Museum, Manchester

24 September 2016

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Free

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A day of discovery and exploration for all ages. September’s Big Saturday will take you to South Asia. Find out more about the environment of South Asia and cultural traditions. See objects from Manchester Museum’s collections and learn more about South Asian art, history, music and dance.

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