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MossWorlds: The exhibition

Explore the mini-world of moss around us through art, music and poetry.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

MossWorlds is an interdisciplinary project based at the University of Manchester that brings together academics, museum curators and local artists to ‘re-story’ moss,  those plants so central to Manchester’s history and future. In the city, the lives of mosses and people unfold in close proximity - yet urban mosses are easily overlooked or ignored.

Collaborating with moss, the project set out to explore different ways of thinking about place and community; through moss it connects everyday urban encounters to the global questions raised by climate and ecological crisis.

MossWorlds: The exhibition is part of Mosschester, an autumnal celebration of moss in Manchester.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

The exhibition is throughout Castlefield Viaduct but most artworks are in the events space.

Accessibility

Fully accessible by ramp, lift access by Deansgate Castlefield Metrolink, hearing loop in use on site.

Contact info

Castlefield Viaduct Team

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