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People's History Museum

Closed Now: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Open today: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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No entrance fee but they suggest a donation of £5 which is well worth it. We spent about an hour... read more

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lisagriffwood
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Bolton, United Kingdom
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A real commitment shown here to the cause of bringing greater understanding to the issues explored... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago
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The People's History Museum (PHM) is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present and future. The museum provides opportunities for people of all ages to learn about, be inspired by and get...more
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Hours Today: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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Bridge Street | Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER, England
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

No entrance fee but they suggest a donation of £5 which is well worth it. We spent about an hour and a half in there as there were some really good interactive activities. The temporary Peterloo exhibit was also excellent.

Date of experience: September 2019
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Reviewed 5 days ago

A real commitment shown here to the cause of bringing greater understanding to the issues explored, both by the exhibits and the staff involvement.

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank Tourist84903
Reviewed 1 week ago

Love popping in here to see what's new. Current Peterloo exhibit very good, learned something new (again). When I meet people who don't vote, I feel like dragging them to this museum to present them with the struggles and sacrifices made for us to have...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank PamCanuck251Preston
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Wow! What an inspiring museum! It was absolutely fascinating to see the struggles that people have had, and the history behind our present day challenges. Very useful background if you’re studying history at GCSE. Our grandson enjoyed it too.

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank 191jand
Reviewed 1 week ago

Wow! Visited this museum today and was bowled over with facts I knew nothing about previously. Very insightful and presented in such a way as not to be boring. Personally, I tend to zone out on informative facts after an hour or so but this...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Stay284801
Reviewed 1 week ago

want to get a better understanding of our country’s political evolution. Then this is not a bad place to start. Not overwhelming or over complicated. Well set out. And free!

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Sue R
Reviewed 1 week ago

I learned so much at this museum that it made the experience such a memorable one. There's a wealth of history here

Date of experience: November 2018
Thank julietdeaf464
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Had time only for a short visit, but it was a wonderful place. Great exhibitions telling stories usually glossed over about our history and how change happens. Fantastic building also. Would love to visit again.

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank jezmmmm
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I have been to Manchester several times and it is the first time I come to this museum and I have to say I was not expecting this at all…this exhibition walks us through the history and evolution of social and also working rights in...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank daesquiv
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

This museum is about the workers of this country campaigning for better working conditions,right to vote & Peterloo.Forget your politics this isn’t about that it’s about how your ancestors had to live & why they campaigned for change.A must see for everyone.

Date of experience: September 2019
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Response from justme55555 | Reviewed this property |
Yes, donation optional
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Agree with Roy G that it’s not mega easy to find but google maps served me well
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Response from BrightonBN1 | Reviewed this property |
A couple of hours as there is so much to see and experience.
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