Enjoy a friendly welcome at the national museum of democracy, and explore the past, present and future of ideas worth fighting for.
People's History Museum is Family Friendly throughout, with hands-on stuff in every gallery for all visitors to enjoy. Online events, activities, and resources are also available to connect you and your family with the museum's unique collections and stories.
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We are committed to making your visit as accessible as possible. Click the button below for full details of access at PHM.
Access at PHMHelp your family prepare for their visit by watching this short video together. See highlights and fun things to do as well as practical information.
Some interactive features and facilities are closed for your safety. Find out how to register and plan your visit, and what to expect when you get to PHM.
Ask at the Info Desk for a free I Spy activity sheet and explore the museum, searching for 16 treasures.
They could be objects, hidden in pictures, or stitched on to fabric. How many will you find..?
Suitable for ages 5+
More treasures in PHM's collection
PHM shop is filled with books about inspiring people from history, to inspire little radicals for the future. Pocket money friendly souvenirs and gifts such as jigsaws and playing cards inspired by the museum’s collections are perfect for keeping little ones entertained.
Recurrent winner of the “Toymark” Good Practice Award, PHM shop is recognised for its inclusivity and for challenging gender stereotypes by the Let Toys be Toys campaign.
Have a browse
Take a break from exploring with a sustainable, ethical, and delicious food experience at Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar at PHM; offering breakfast, lunch and drinks to grab and go, or sit in and enjoy.
Open Kitchen is working in partnership with PHM to develop a Family Friendly offer to ensure the cafe is welcoming and affordable to all families. The offer will evolve as they meet and chat with more museum visitors, and feedback is welcome to help create a child friendly menu that balances healthy with appealing, even for picky youngsters.
Take a break
PHM is proud to be a previous winner of the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award, Britain’s only museum award where families pick the winner.
‘The museum staff were amazing. They were friendly, welcoming and informative. They came and chatted to the girls (not just to me!) and asked if we needed any help, and gave great feedback to the art work they were creating.’
Comment on PHM from Kids in Museums family judge.
PHM follows Family Arts Campaign’s Family Arts Standards, helping families to find arts activities that are suitable for all ages, covering the basic considerations for families visiting an arts experience.
‘Each time we go, we find something different and as my children get older they see and engage the exhibitions differently and get different things from the experience.’
Family feedback on PHM.
Carry on your adventures at home and online through events, activities, and resources connecting you with PHM’s unique collections and stories, exploring the development of democracy in Britain.
Explore at home and online
Make your own Doodle Den at home, pick up a pencil and explore PHM’s collections through sketching, scribbling and silliness.
Suitable for age 5 to adults.
Get doodling!
Find out which radical you are and help us match your interests to what’s on at PHM.
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