Skeleton Secrets and Spooky Stories at PHM
16 September 2026
Meet the Secret Society Skeleton, become a curious code breaker, spin a spooky story, and discover the trick or truth stories behind the Match Girls’ Strike at People’s History Museum this Halloween. From Thursday 1 October to Monday 30 November, the national museum of democracy opens its doors for some frightfully fun free activities.
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Uncover your family story with Findmypast Live X PHM
11 September 2026
People’s History Museum is playing host to a very special Heritage Open Days experience on Saturday 19 September. Findmypast Live X PHM gives visitors the chance to meet Findmypast’s team of genealogy experts and to uncover the stories and history of their own family. The event also features interactive activities and a programme of topical heritage and genealogy talks, taking place in PHM’s historic Edwardian Engine Hall.
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Join the BUILD-A-BOT assembly line at PHM
6 August 2026
People’s History Museum is inviting families to join the colourful BUILD-A-BOT assembly line until Monday 31 August, so they can create their very own friendly robot. This free activity combines creativity with the opportunity to discover how simple it can be to stand up for a better world for all.
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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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