Get a friendly welcome at People's History Museum in Manchester, the national museum of democracy. Explore the museum and be empowered by the past to make a change for the future.
Follow the link below to plan your visit, and find out what to expect when you get to PHM.
Plan your visit
For group visits of over six people, follow the link below to fill in an enquiry form or email learning@phm.org.uk.
Book your group visit
The museum is located on the corner of Left Bank and Bridge Street, opposite the Civil Justice Centre, alongside the River Irwell, in the Spinningfields area of Manchester city centre, postcode M3 3ER.
Follow the link below for information on how to get to PHM.
Getting to PHM
We are committed to supporting all visitors during their time at PHM. We understand that everyone’s access needs are different.
Please talk to us if you have queries or require any assistance in advance of your visit on 0161 838 9190 or access@phm.org.uk.
Access at PHM
Explore PHM’s galleries, exhibitions, and hands-on and digital interactives engaging adults and children alike.
Use PHM’s visitor map to familiarise yourself with the museum building ahead of your visit.
Find out what's on
The museum is Family Friendly throughout, from facilities to family favourites including hands-on interactives and activities connecting you and your family with PHM’s unique collections and stories.
Plan your family visit
Take a break from exploring to grab a coffee, snack, or light lunch from our sustainable and ethical cafe, managed by Manchester based food and drink social enterprise Open Kitchen.
A picnic area is available for visitors bringing their own food and drink to the museum.
Take a break
A unique gift shop in Manchester inspired by the museum’s collection, full of books, cards, homeware, souvenirs and great presents for kids and grown ups.
Shop the collection
Join other visitors and make a donation today, helping to ensure the museum remains free for all.
Support PHM
We’re joining @heritagefunduk to celebrate Crossed Finger Selfie Day and say a big #ThanksToYou to #NationalLottery players for helping fund past, present & future projects at People’s History Museum!
Photos clockwise from left:
Past - Never Going Underground: The Fight for LGBT+ Rights exhibition, 2017
Present - The Welcome Project - People`s History Museum foyer, 2024
Future - New Riverside Room for hire at People’s History Museum, 2025.
#museum #lgbtqia #exhibition #access #hirespace #crossedfingerselfieday
We’re joining @heritagefunduk to celebrate Crossed Finger Selfie Day and say a big #ThanksToYou to #NationalLottery players for helping fund past, present & future projects at People’s History Museum!
Photos clockwise from left:
Past - Never Going Underground: The Fight for LGBT+ Rights exhibition, 2017
Present - The Welcome Project - People`s History Museum foyer, 2024
Future - New Riverside Room for hire at People’s History Museum, 2025.
#museum #lgbtqia #exhibition #access #hirespace #crossedfingerselfieday
UK #DisabilityHistoryMonth starts today!
We are shining a light on the Hypervigilance, Baby banner on loan to our 2024 Banner Exhibition.
The frog was chosen as a symbol of hypervigilance by the artist Dara SF Addams as a way of illustrating the under-represented issue of hypervigilance.
In the words of the artist, Dara ‘The lemur leaf frog spends its days camouflaged and hiding from potential threats. Its huge eyes give it a permanently over-stimulated appearance. One of the most important captive breeding populations is right here in Manchester. For these myriad reasons, I chose this frog to embody that I, like many others, struggle with.`
Campaigns for change are amongst the inspiring stories carried by the 25 banners on display until 30 December 2024.
Images: Hypervigilance, Baby banner, 2023 (detail) and Hypervigilance, Baby banner, 2023 © Dara SF Addams.
#nothingaboutuswithoutus #disabledpeople #WhatsOnManchester #disabilityhistorymonth #disabilityrights #exhibition #dhm2024
UK #DisabilityHistoryMonth starts today!
We are shining a light on the Hypervigilance, Baby banner on loan to our 2024 Banner Exhibition.
The frog was chosen as a symbol of hypervigilance by the artist Dara SF Addams as a way of illustrating the under-represented issue of hypervigilance.
In the words of the artist, Dara ‘The lemur leaf frog spends its days camouflaged and hiding from potential threats. Its huge eyes give it a permanently over-stimulated appearance. One of the most important captive breeding populations is right here in Manchester. For these myriad reasons, I chose this frog to embody that I, like many others, struggle with.`
Campaigns for change are amongst the inspiring stories carried by the 25 banners on display until 30 December 2024.
Images: Hypervigilance, Baby banner, 2023 (detail) and Hypervigilance, Baby banner, 2023 © Dara SF Addams.
#nothingaboutuswithoutus #disabledpeople #WhatsOnManchester #disabilityhistorymonth #disabilityrights #exhibition #dhm2024
Join us at PHM next Saturday 23 November 2024 at 1.00pm for The Fabric of Protest workshop.
Guided by professional artist @helencmather we will be weaving a textile piece in response to the Rossendale Valley Textile Workers Union Banner, 1961.
We will be looking at hands: as a symbol in banners, a message of solidarity in protest, and an action in working with textiles ✋ ✊ 🤜 🤛
All materials provided for your creations or bring along your own fabric scraps, strips or yarn to add something personal to the weave! ✂️ 🧶
⏱️ Arrival starts with a tea & coffee, session finishes at 3.00pm
🎟️ If you would like to attend, please visit the link in bio to book.
Images left to right - Woven fabric and wool sample by Helen Mather for The Fabric of Protest, The Rossendale Valley Textile Workers Union Banner, 1961. Image courtesy of People`s History Museum and photo of the Rossendale Valley Textile Workers Union demonstration, November 1980. Image courtesy of Nigel Waddington.
#TextileWorkshop #Museums #WhatsOnManchester #craftivism #collectiveaction #fabricofprotest
Join us at PHM next Saturday 23 November 2024 at 1.00pm for The Fabric of Protest workshop.
Guided by professional artist @helencmather we will be weaving a textile piece in response to the Rossendale Valley Textile Workers Union Banner, 1961.
We will be looking at hands: as a symbol in banners, a message of solidarity in protest, and an action in working with textiles ✋ ✊ 🤜 🤛
All materials provided for your creations or bring along your own fabric scraps, strips or yarn to add something personal to the weave! ✂️ 🧶
⏱️ Arrival starts with a tea & coffee, session finishes at 3.00pm
🎟️ If you would like to attend, please visit the link in bio to book.
Images left to right - Woven fabric and wool sample by Helen Mather for The Fabric of Protest, The Rossendale Valley Textile Workers Union Banner, 1961. Image courtesy of People`s History Museum and photo of the Rossendale Valley Textile Workers Union demonstration, November 1980. Image courtesy of Nigel Waddington.
#TextileWorkshop #Museums #WhatsOnManchester #craftivism #collectiveaction #fabricofprotest
Today we are sharing a new blog from our Collections Assistant Jaime Starr for #DayAgainstFascism which puts the spotlight on objects in our collection from the Battle of Cable Street in 1936, to the Rock Against Racism movement of the 1970s and 1980s, and beyond
Dive deeper into the story of resistance to fascism in the UK - link in bio 🔗
You can visit a case of objects against fascism on display until next year at PHM.
Images clockwise: Lesbians and Gays Against the Nazis badge, Miners Against The Nazis badge, Skins Hate The NF badge and mk campaign against racism and fascism badge, dates unknown. Battle of Cable Street commemorative plate, 1996.
#collection #museumcollection #DayAgainstFascism #NewBlog #FightFascism #SpeakupNow #9November
Today we are sharing a new blog from our Collections Assistant Jaime Starr for #DayAgainstFascism which puts the spotlight on objects in our collection from the Battle of Cable Street in 1936, to the Rock Against Racism movement of the 1970s and 1980s, and beyond
Dive deeper into the story of resistance to fascism in the UK - link in bio 🔗
You can visit a case of objects against fascism on display until next year at PHM.
Images clockwise: Lesbians and Gays Against the Nazis badge, Miners Against The Nazis badge, Skins Hate The NF badge and mk campaign against racism and fascism badge, dates unknown. Battle of Cable Street commemorative plate, 1996.
#collection #museumcollection #DayAgainstFascism #NewBlog #FightFascism #SpeakupNow #9November
It’s Festive Friday 🎄 🌟 🎅
MCR Xmas markets & PHM shop are open for your Christmas gifting 🎁
Both a must-visit for locals and tourists and FREE to visit.
At the museum we’ve gifts creatively inspired by the museum’s collection of objects and artefacts.
Our top picks must include –
A series of prints of iconic figures from Street artist @stewystencils - - with every penny of each purchase going towards the work of the museum!
A limited edition t-shirt in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners @lgsmpride
New decorative #TimeToStrike 🔥 match boxes from graphic novel illustrators @therickardsisters
And a bespoke suffragette inspired necklace & a hand knitted bee decoration – complete with a Santa hat from the creatives @themagpiesdaughter
Photos: Prints of iconic figures from Street artist STEWY, limited edition LGSM t-shirt, Time To Stike! matchboxes designed by The Rickard Sisters, hand knitted bee decoration and suffragette necklace from The Magpies Daughter.
#PHMShop #museumshop #museumexclusives #museumgifts #museumproducts #museumexclusives #manchestermarkets #smallbiz #christmasmarkets #FestiveFriday #makersmarket #independent #shopsmall #themagpiesdaughter #manchester
It’s Festive Friday 🎄 🌟 🎅
MCR Xmas markets & PHM shop are open for your Christmas gifting 🎁
Both a must-visit for locals and tourists and FREE to visit.
At the museum we’ve gifts creatively inspired by the museum’s collection of objects and artefacts.
Our top picks must include –
A series of prints of iconic figures from Street artist @stewystencils - - with every penny of each purchase going towards the work of the museum!
A limited edition t-shirt in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners @lgsmpride
New decorative #TimeToStrike 🔥 match boxes from graphic novel illustrators @therickardsisters
And a bespoke suffragette inspired necklace & a hand knitted bee decoration – complete with a Santa hat from the creatives @themagpiesdaughter
Photos: Prints of iconic figures from Street artist STEWY, limited edition LGSM t-shirt, Time To Stike! matchboxes designed by The Rickard Sisters, hand knitted bee decoration and suffragette necklace from The Magpies Daughter.
#PHMShop #museumshop #museumexclusives #museumgifts #museumproducts #museumexclusives #manchestermarkets #smallbiz #christmasmarkets #FestiveFriday #makersmarket #independent #shopsmall #themagpiesdaughter #manchester
Paddington in Peru, arrives in our cinemas on Friday (8 November).
Paddington Bear can be seen as a modern fable about the treatment of migrants and refugees.
Learn more about migration stories across our galleries.
Open 10.00am to 5.00pm, every day except Tuesdays.
Images: Child in #WELCOME? exhibition at People`s History Museum (3 December 2020 to 30 June 2022) and End the Hostile Environment postcard, around 2018. Images courtesy of PHM.
#manchester #migration #museum #migrationstories #gallery #togetherwithrefugees #paddington #paddingtonbear
Paddington in Peru, arrives in our cinemas on Friday (8 November).
Paddington Bear can be seen as a modern fable about the treatment of migrants and refugees.
Learn more about migration stories across our galleries.
Open 10.00am to 5.00pm, every day except Tuesdays.
Images: Child in #WELCOME? exhibition at People`s History Museum (3 December 2020 to 30 June 2022) and End the Hostile Environment postcard, around 2018. Images courtesy of PHM.
#manchester #migration #museum #migrationstories #gallery #togetherwithrefugees #paddington #paddingtonbear
Shoutout for Henry `Orator` Hunt, born #OTD 1773.
60,000 people congregated in St Peter’s Field in Manchester, on 16 August 1819 to hear Henry Hunt speak with demands for the right to vote and freedom from oppression.
Learn more about the importance of #oracy & the benfits to young people in our #newblog linked in bio.
Image: Orator Henry Hunt, Peterloo Massacre 1819, commemorative glass with PHM conservators NMLH.2018.180.
#BritishHistory #MuseumCollection #museum #oracyskills #oracyeducation #teacherresources #collection #peterloo
Shoutout for Henry `Orator` Hunt, born #OTD 1773.
60,000 people congregated in St Peter’s Field in Manchester, on 16 August 1819 to hear Henry Hunt speak with demands for the right to vote and freedom from oppression.
Learn more about the importance of #oracy & the benfits to young people in our #newblog linked in bio.
Image: Orator Henry Hunt, Peterloo Massacre 1819, commemorative glass with PHM conservators NMLH.2018.180.
#BritishHistory #MuseumCollection #museum #oracyskills #oracyeducation #teacherresources #collection #peterloo
Happy Bonfire Night! 🎆🧨🎇
We’re delighted to be collaborating with @therickardsisters on an exclusive range of artwork for People`s History Museum.
Rickard Sisters, Scarlett and Sophie, are renowned for their graphic novels and activist inspired artwork 🙌
Checkout the latest collection #TimeToStrike 🔥 a playful take on the theme of striking which adorns our new decorative matchboxes.
Head to PHM Shop & online – whilst stocks last!
Image: PHM matchbox with Time To Strike! graphic by the Rickard Sisters, 2024.
#PHMShop #museumshop #museumexclusives #matchboxes #museumexclusives #bonfirenight #bonfire #GuyFawkes #bespoke #museumgiftshop #illustratorsoninstagram
Happy Bonfire Night! 🎆🧨🎇
We’re delighted to be collaborating with @therickardsisters on an exclusive range of artwork for People`s History Museum.
Rickard Sisters, Scarlett and Sophie, are renowned for their graphic novels and activist inspired artwork 🙌
Checkout the latest collection #TimeToStrike 🔥 a playful take on the theme of striking which adorns our new decorative matchboxes.
Head to PHM Shop & online – whilst stocks last!
Image: PHM matchbox with Time To Strike! graphic by the Rickard Sisters, 2024.
#PHMShop #museumshop #museumexclusives #matchboxes #museumexclusives #bonfirenight #bonfire #GuyFawkes #bespoke #museumgiftshop #illustratorsoninstagram
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