Coronavirus update: 5 May 2020

Like the rest of the world, People’s History Museum (PHM) is having to do things very differently at the moment as we all collectively seek to minimise the impact of Covid-19.  During this time the museum stands in solidarity behind the message #StayHomeSaveLives.

To continue our exploration of the world of radical heroes that PHM brings to life, the team has curated a selection of fun activities and learning opportunities that can be enjoyed online.  Ideas Worth Exploring is a digital doorway through to our events programme and learning projects and includes some PHM favourites that have been taken online for the first time, digital learning resources and brand new initiatives.  There are ideas for those with little ones to entertain, ways to add creativity to home schooling and inspirational home learning for adults all brought to you by the PHM team and the freelance artists that we work with.

Alongside this we are continuing to look at new ways of approaching the museum’s headline theme for 2020; migration.  This is being co-created with a Community Programme Team that is made up of people whose lives have been shaped by migration experiences.  Some of this activity will be delivered online and some will take place at the museum when it is able to re-open.

We will continue to share updates and hope that you will continue to stay in touch; look out for news on this website, sign up to our regular e-newsletter, subscribe to our blog, and find us on Twitter @PHMMcr Facebook @PHMMcr, and Instagram @phmmcr.  In these difficult and challenging times for all, our work has never felt more relevant, so if you are able to add your support it would be greatly appreciated.  We look forward to welcoming you to the home of ideas worth fighting for when we are able to open to the public again.