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Welcome to People’s History Museum (PHM)

The museum building has a statue of doves of peace outside.

People's History Museum building exterior from Bridge Street, Manchester city centre.

The entrance has sliding glass doors which open automatically.

sliding glass doors main entrance to People's History Museum.

Our friendly staff will welcome you at the welcome desk.
Location: ground floor.

Visitor Services Supervisor sitting behind the welcome desk at People's History Museum.

The museum has a Quiet Room you can use during your visit.
Location: ground floor.

doorway to a room with a cushioned chair, side table, sink, and soft lighting.

You can borrow ear defenders, a Makaton lanyard, and a sensory bag from the welcome desk.
Location: ground floor.

ear defenders and Makaton lanyard hanging on a wall hook. sensory bag full of colourful items.

You can buy refreshments from Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar at People’s History Museum.
Location: ground floor.

counter at Open Kitchen Cafe & Bar, with a member of staff on either side.

You can visit the museum’s gift shop.
Location: ground floor.

the gift shop at People's History Museum.

You can eat a packed lunch in the picnic area.
Location: ground floor.

digital screen on the wall above picnic tables and benches in the foyer area on the ground floor at People's History Museum.

There are gender neutral and left and right transfer accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, and a water bottle filling station.
Location: ground floor.

entrance doorway with a sign above with dark blue text on a yellow background reading: 'Toilets'.

light blue doorways with dark blue symbols for gender neutral and left and right transfer accessible toilets on.

bottle filling station on a dark grey wall, next to a light blue doorway with a dark blue symbol for a toilet on.

There is a Changing Places toilet.
Location: ground floor.

light blue doorway with a bright blue symbol for a Changing Places toilet on.

white room with Changing Places toilet and facilities.

There are gendered toilets.
Location: ground floor.

two light blue doorways; one with a dark blue symbol for a male toilet on and one with a dark blue symbol for a female toilet on.

There is a gender neutral left transfer accessible toilet.
Location: lower ground floor.

wooden door with dark blue symbol for left transfer accessible toilet on a yellow background.

There is a gender neutral left transfer accessible toilet.
Location: second floor.

white door with dark blue symbol for left transfer accessible toilet on a yellow background.

The lift and stairs lead up to Gallery One and Gallery Two.

left to right: entrance to toilets, lift doors, a staircase leading up, and a staircase leading down.

Gallery One.
Location: first floor.

red display wall covered in several cartoons, with a big circular white information panel with the heading text reading 'Abuse of Power'.

a kitchen display, including a wooden table and chairs, a fire place, and a washing line with white clothes hanging from it.

Gallery Two.
Location: second floor.

pink display walls with several big images of protest badges on, and large trade union banners hanging in the background.

a shop display including a wooden counter with weighing scales and a till on it, and window displaying products for sale.

The Engine Hall is used for Venue Hire events.
Location: ground floor.

a large space with exposed brick walls and large windows, with several round tables with chairs around them.

The exhibitions in Gallery Three change a few times a year.
Location: ground floor.

white double doors with a sign above with dark blue text reading 'Gallery Three' on a yellow background.

an exhibition space displaying various objects on the walls, in display cases, and on the floor.

Health and safety measures at the museum:

Staff are trained to assist with evacuation of the building in case of an emergency.
We respect your decision to continue to wear a face covering.
Hand washing and hand sanitiser stations are located throughout the museum.
Spaces are cleaned daily.

Please talk to us if you have queries or require any assistance in advance of your visit by phoning 0161 838 9190, or by emailing access@phm.org.uk. Emails will be answered Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 5.00pm.

On the day of your visit, our Visitor Experience Team will be available to help. You can also give us a call on the day of your planned visit if you require assistance.

Visual Story for visiting People's History Museum

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