People’s History Museum will close on Sunday 31 December 2023 and re-open on Thursday 1 February 2024 so that it can carry out further work as part of the Welcome Project at PHM, which stems from the museum’s vision to be an exemplar for accessibility.
Find out moreFrom early years to adult learning, bring your group to explore the national museum of democracy to learn about, be inspired by, and get involved in ideas worth fighting for.
We are here to help you plan a visit to the museum for your early years, school, college, university, community, adult learning, or social group.
Book a self-guided group visit and receive a welcome upon arrival with details of the latest exhibitions and self-led activities to get the most out of your visit. You can also take a break from exploring and reserve a lunch space for your group.
Booking is required for groups of over six people to guarantee entry.
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Explore key topics around campaigns for change such as Peterloo, Votes for Women, workers’ rights, the climate crisis, and LGBT+ rights. Resources include podcasts, animations, creative activities, an online course, and schemes of work, all to use in your settings.
There are resources available for children, young people and adults.
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Our Learning Team is currently working on a project that will see the relaunch of PHM’s Learning Programme. New onsite and online experiences, workshops and outreach work will be part of the result and we’ll be sharing updates as the project progresses.
We are looking at and reviewing every element of our learning programmes working with partners and audiences to ensure that we continue to empower people with an understanding of how change can be achieved through individual, social and political activity. If you work with early years, school, college, university, community or adult learning groups and you’d like to get involved please email learning@phm.org.uk
Whilst this project is being developed schools and community groups will be able to continue to visit PHM on a bookable self-guided group visit.
The museum is Family Friendly throughout, with hands-on activities in every gallery and throughout the building for all visitors to enjoy. A range of online resources are available for anyone to access from anywhere.
Family favourites
Join one of the regular workshops or use the accompanying resources to create a textile piece inspired by PHM’s collections and the issues of today.
Get stitching
It’s never too soon to become an active citizen. Exploring the power of democracy, PHM’s Vital Voters project provides information, inspiration and ideas for young people to let the world know what matters to them.
Get involvedPHM is a proud Artsmark partner supporting schools to offer enriching arts experiences.
Engaging with the museum’s displays, collections and learning resources can support your Artsmark journey. Find out more about learning at PHM can support your arts accreditation.
Artsmark at PHM
Keep up to date with ideas worth learning about, with e-newsletters sent out approximately once every three months
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