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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Discover PHM’s event line up for On The Line
11 March 2026
Throughout 2026, People’s History Museum (PHM) is exploring the events and legacy of the 1926 General Strike, one of the largest and most significant industrial disputes in British history. A century on from this historic watershed, the national museum of democracy will present a public programme of screenings, talks, and archive open days, headlined by the major exhibition On The Line: 100 years of strikes & solidarity.
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