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"Between two clear or accepted stages or states, and therefore difficult to describe or know exactly"
Platt Hall has stood on the corner of Platt Lane and Wilmslow Road for 250 years. In that time it has been many things - a home, a work camp, an art school, a police station. From 1947 to 2017 it was the Gallery of Costume, home to Manchester's world-class collection of fashion and dress. Now it is changing again. Platt Hall Inbetween explores the past and the future to imagine new possibilities for this landmark building. We are working with local residents and communities to transform Platt Hall into a vital and creative space at the heart of its local neighbourhood. This site is a space to document, share, and continue the process of collectively re-imagining this unique piece of Manchester's history, ensuring its usefulness for years to come. |
What's happening in the Hall...
The garden projectJoin us every Tuesday through the summer for gardening, conversation, laughter and cups of tea.
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Makespace programmeOur new programme of free creative making and skillshare workshops for adults.
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Family stay and playDrop-in Monday creative stay and play sessions in partnership with our local Surestart centre.
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Open Days
We host regular Open House and Activity Days throughout the year.
As the Hall is not yet open to general visitors, it's an ideal opportunity to find out more.
As the Hall is not yet open to general visitors, it's an ideal opportunity to find out more.
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Opening the boxThere's more to the Platt Hall Collection than dress. As the building moves into a new identity, we are exploring the wider collections of Manchester Art Gallery, and the things people value locally, to shape the Platt Hall Collection of the future.
Join us in exploring lesser known aspects of the collection and some of the stories they hold. And share your thoughts about what should be here in the future. |
A new identity for Platt HallWe're rolling out a new visual identity for Platt Hall in its 'inbetween' phase, inspired by the sounds, sights and senses of the building and wider neighbourhood, and co-designed and developed by local residents, the Platt team and graphic designer Ty Abiodun.
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The project
PeopleTalking and listening, exploring ideas, and testing activities to develop our vision and future plan for the Hall.
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PlaceA brief history of one of Manchester's most important Georgian buildings.
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CollectionsAs part of Manchester Art Gallery, Platt Hall is connected to a collection of over 50,000 artworks and objects.
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