THE HARRIS MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, PRESTON

Rites of Passage

Using the costume collection the gallery explores christening, weddings and mourning dress in the Victoria Era.

Until Oct 18, Mon to sat 10am to 5pm, closed Sun, free

TATE GALLERY, LIVERPOOL

Formal Situations: Abstraction in Britain 1960 - 1970

Artists who shocked audiences with their abstract imagery. Until Oct 5, Tue to Sun 10am to 5.50pm, closed Mondays, free

TATE GALLERY, LIVERPOOL

Janet Cardiff: Forty Party Motet

Canadian artist Cardiff exhibits this installation based on a choral work by Thomas Tallis.

Saturday until Sep 7, Tue to Sun 10am to 5.50pm, closed Mondays, free

THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, MANCHESTER

Goodness Gracious Gravity Science Show

A family friendly journey through space with the science show team exploring the effects of gravity.

Every Sat until May 31, 11.45am, free

THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, MANCHESTER

Monsters or Make Believe?

Discover the real truth and some of the science behind old tales and legends. Every Sunday, 11.45am, free

THE MANCHESTER MUSEUM, MANCHESTER

A World Of Wonder

Artist Mandy beck hosts this African Influenced jewellery workshop for all the family.

Saturday April 12, 1.30 to 4pm, £3

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTH, TRAFFORD PARK, MANCHESTER Jump Jive and Wail

Dance sessions for beginners with dance company G.I Jive, 1940s themed outfits welcome.

Sunday 13,20,27, 2pm to 4pmn, £3, ticket required