Virtual Tours

Thanks to a recent £20,250 grant from the Arts Council funded LibraryOn programme, 3D walkthrough virtual tours of all 22 Manchester libraries will be available to view by the end of March, enabling you to explore our libraries’ broad and diverse sections, historical nuances and architecture, all from the comfort of your screen, before making your visit.

The project will enhance online discoverability by making it easier for existing and new customers to find, access, and engage with libraries. As well as increasing the number of online and physical visits to Manchester Libraries, we hope the virtual tours will create more accessibility for neurodivergent people – particularly those with autism.

Pictured is Graham Brown from Zeus 360 virtual tour solutions, completing project photography in Central Library’s Reading Room. The tours will be available to view via Manchester Libraries digital platforms, including this one, and social media platforms from late March.