M.E.N Arena (Manchester Evening News Arena)
The M.E.N Arena opened in 1995, and is able to seat a maximum of 23,000 people. It cost £52 million to build, and is one of the largest, and busiest arenas in Europe.
It was originally constructed to feature in both the 1996, and 2000 Summer Olympics. However, when the Olympics was decidedly set in both Atlanta and Sydney, the arena was used as a sports and music venue, and still is to this date.
It attracts over one million visitors per year, and was named ‘International Venue Of The Year” in 2002 by Pollstar, and has been nominated for the award an unrivalled nine consecutive times.
M.O.S.I (Museum of Science and Industry)
The Museum Of Science And Industry was first opened in 1969 under the name of North Western Museum of Science and Industry and located temporarily on Grosvenor Street in Chorlton On Medlock. However, when The Greater Manchester Council purchashed the earliest part of the former Liverpool Road Station from British Rail in 1978, the museum was effectively moved to this site in 1983 and expanded over the whole station.
It is dedicated to the development of science, technology and industry and the city’s contributions to those areas. The museum also takes you through on a journey through the various sights, sounds and smells of Manchester’s heritage.
Octagon Theatre
Constructed with a budget of £95,000 raised by public donations, the Octagon Theatre was opened on 27th November 1967 by HRH Princess Margaret, and welcomes over 150,000 people a year to watch the performances held there.
The theatre was extended to include a studio theatre in 1987, and renamed The Bill Naughton Studio Theatre, after Bolton’s most famous playwright in 1994. It’s other theatre, the main auditorium, features seats which surround the performance area in an octagonal shape, hence the theatre’s name.
The Theatre produces seven professional theatre productions each year, and also hosts touring shows, children’s plays and stand up comedy.
Lowry Gallery
The gallery structure was designed by famous architect Michael Wilford. Building began in April 1997, and was complete and open to the public by 28th April 2000. It was officially opened on 12th October 2000 by Queen Elizabeth the second.
The Gallery includes two main theatres, and gallery spaces exhibiting the works of L.S Lowry. The Lyric Theatre also features the largest stage in the UK outside London’s West End.
Imperial War Museum North
This museum was designed by architect Daniel Libeskind and opened in July 2002. The building’s design resembles the elements of earth, water and air represented in three different shards. These ideas symbolise the globe shattered by conflict. Altogether, the museum cost £28.5 million to build.
The museum regularly presents different exhibitions and displays, with talks, tours and performances. Furthermore, a “big picture show” is projected off several walls, floors and even visitors themselves to create an educational, but interesting and entertaining surrounding experience. The museum is also family orientated, with various activities to make it enjoyable for younger people as well.
Patrick Johnson 11S1
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