People’s History Museum acquires rare Peterloo Commemorative Jug
20 July 2026
People’s History Museum (PHM) has acquired a rare Peterloo commemorative jug which it will be adding to its collection thanks to support from the Art Fund, the national charity for museums and galleries.
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90th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War is remembered at People’s History Museum
29 June 2026
People’s History Museum (PHM) is marking the 90th anniversary of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), with a special day of talks, film, music, and archive access exploring the conflict that exposed the growing threat of fascism and inspired an extraordinary international response by ordinary people.
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Discover your story telling superpower in the new Storytelling Zone at People’s History Museum
2 June 2026
A brand new Storytelling Zone is opening at People’s History Museum (PHM), creating an exciting Family Friendly experience within the galleries of the national museum of democracy.
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May Makers Market at People’s History Museum
22 April 2026
People’s History Museum will transform its historic Engine Hall into a vibrant marketplace this spring, as the popular May Makers Market returns for a weekend celebration of creativity on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May.
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Step into the Strike Den this Easter at People’s History Museum
27 March 2026
People’s History Museum is inviting families to step into the Strike Den during the Easter school holidays for a series of creative, hands-on activities inspired by the history and power of collective action. The interactive experience is filled with colourful things to see and do, and all of which are free.
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