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We apologise that Gallery Two will be closed from 2.30pm on 26, 27, and 28 June.  Gallery One and the On The Line exhibition are both open to visit until 5.00pm.

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RNCM x PHM: Sat 4 July, 6.30pm & 8.00pm

Amplified: Music of Protest

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My grandad and the Spanish Civil War at 90

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Sat 11 July, 11.00am - 5.00pm

The Spanish Civil War at 90 – collections & conversations

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On The Line exhibition

Curator led guided tours

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Family Friendly activity

Storytelling Zone

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Lucy Worsley Investigates

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Gallery Two exhibition

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People’s History Museum
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Museum and PHM shop:
– Open: 10.00am to 5.00pm, every day except Tuesdays
– Make a group booking

Gather cafe:
– Open: 10.00am to 5.00pm, every day except Tuesdays
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Labour History Archive & Study Centre:
– Visit by appointment


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Family Friendly
Gallery One & Gallery Two
FREE | Open every day except Tuesdays
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gallery
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Re/Assemble
FREE | From Saturday 17 January 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
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exhibition
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Family Friendly
2026 Banner Bingo
FREE | From Saturday 17 January 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
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event
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Family Friendly
2026 Banner Exhibition
FREE | From Saturday 17 January 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
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exhibition
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Family Friendly
Banner Bingo x International Mother Language Day
FREE | From Saturday 21 February 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
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event
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Collection Spotlight case: Protest toolkit
FREE | From Wednesday 11 March 2026 to Monday 27 July 2026
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display
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On The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity
FREE | From Saturday 21 March 2026 to Monday 2 November 2026
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exhibition
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100 years of strikes & solidarity
Various events | From Saturday 21 March 2026 to Monday 2 November 2026
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Family Friendly
Storytelling Zone
FREE | From Wednesday 10 June 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026
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Image of Photograph of a group of five musicians standing indoors against a brick wall, each holding different instruments including a cello, French horn, and bass guitar.
Performance
Amplified: Music of Protest
£13 | Saturday 4 July 2026, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
More info
event
Image of Photograph of a group of five musicians standing indoors against a brick wall, each holding different instruments including a cello, French horn, and bass guitar.
Performance
Amplified: Music of Protest
£13 | Saturday 4 July 2026, 8.00pm - 9.30pm
More info
event
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Discussion
Performance
Talk
The Spanish Civil War at 90 – collections & conversations
Full price £10 | Concession £8 | FREE | Saturday 11 July 2026, 11.00am - 5.00pm
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