| Manchester is a city located northwest of England. It | | | | the bus, train, or private car. The free admission |
| serves home to a populace of around 450,000 making | | | | follows the concept of enriching minds and awakening |
| it one of the most populated locations in Europe. When | | | | awareness on city life. |
| you hear Manchester, you may instantly think of the | | | | Activities at the Urbis |
| Manchester United as it is the football club that has | | | | The displays and activities offered at Urbis suits the |
| gained a following all over the globe. There is more to | | | | taste buds of anyone. There will always be something |
| Manchester than football though. | | | | for kids, parents, tourists, artists, business people, and |
| Manchester served as the center of the 19th century | | | | anyone who will show interest to step inside. |
| industrial revolution that led to the flourishing of the local | | | | A range of exhibitions of different artists using |
| textile industry. Today, Manchester is fast becoming a | | | | different mediums and under different genres are |
| hub of modern art and culture with the Manchester | | | | scheduled all year round. These displays focus on |
| Urbis at its core. | | | | increasing awareness about the evolution of the |
| Tower of Modern Art and Culture | | | | modern culture. You may be able to find yourself |
| The Urbis is an attention getter itself. The building is an | | | | wondering at exhibits about music, arts, modern |
| architectural wonder being made of glass located in | | | | literature, and a lot more. |
| middle of Manchester, England. Proximate to the | | | | The Urbis also hosts tours which can help you get a |
| structure are shopping centers and businesses where | | | | deeper understanding of the history and culture of |
| most of the patrons come from. The Urbis serves to | | | | Manchester. There are also talks, discussions, and |
| push for cultural awareness of modern cities. It serves | | | | workshops which you can enjoy alone or with your |
| as venues for art exhibitions focusing on city life. | | | | friends and family. |
| These displays come alongside talks, performances, | | | | The curator of the museum also hosts a meet where |
| and other events. | | | | visitors can ask him questions about the different |
| It also offers learning programs designed to increase | | | | exhibitions. There are also Buy Art Fairs where |
| understanding about modern city living for people of all | | | | collectors from all over the globe has a chance to get |
| ages. There are also gift shops, cafes, and restaurants | | | | hold rare or highly valued works of art. |
| where people can unwind. | | | | Competitions which encourage the imagination of the |
| The Manchester Urbis was opened in 2002 as part of | | | | youngsters are also being held on a regular basis. One |
| the renovated Exchange Square which was damaged | | | | example of this is a contest which calls for the |
| during the heat of IRA bombings. The glass structure is | | | | creation of modern city heroes. |
| located near the Cathedral gardens and the Corn | | | | After touring the Urbis, you can unwind in one of its |
| Exchange. | | | | cafes or restaurants. There are gift shops where you |
| The exhibitions and different activities are open to the | | | | can buy your souvenir pieces to bring home. There are |
| public everyday between 10AM and 6 PM. The Urbis is | | | | also goods from the Hacienda and the Factory |
| very accessible via different modes of transports like | | | | Records. |