People's History Museum

People's History Museum

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(1.4K) · Museum in Manchester, United Kingdom
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People’s History Museum is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present, and future. Explore the …

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Jan 26, 2025
We were so looking forward to visiting the People’s History Museum but came away feeling a bit disappointed really. It has a feel of being designed by committee - in trying to please everyone it end…Full review by Glenn M
Jan 23, 2025
I went here with my three year old and we ended up spending hours here, it is fab! So so welcoming for kids, there are loads of boxes of dressing up, interactive exhibits, things for them to listen t…Full review by Kirstie M
Jan 18, 2025
What an amazing collection of material relating to our social and political history! Great layout which really draws you in and gets you to focus on so many truly vital aspects of our development as …Full review by patheticdad
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The displays and exhibitions at the People's History Museum reconstruct the lives of ordinary people over the past 200 years. The journey t…
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The People's History Museum in Manchester, England, is the UK's national centre for the collection, conservation, interpretation and stu…
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The People's History Museum (formerly the National Museum of Labour History until 2001) in Manchester, England is the United Kingdo…
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The People's History Museum in Manchester, originally known as the National Museum of Labour History until 2001, serves as the UK's …
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It all started with a bunch of activists back in the 1960s that began collecting items of historical interest. Back then, museums certainly were …
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Facts

Located:Left Bank, Manchester, M3 3ER, United Kingdom
Architect:Henry Price
Type:History museum

Questions & answers

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Are dogs permitted in museum?
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I’m not sure, you can ring up first. As there’s lots of artefacts displays are on the low levels, a dog might not be appropriate.
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Is this museum dog friendly?
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I have had a look at their website and I cannot see dogs mentioned anywhere, so I presume that they aren't dog friendly, with the possible exception of guide dogs. Get in touch …
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I have had a look at their website and I cannot see dogs mentioned anywhere, so I presume that they aren't dog friendly, with the possible exception of guide dogs. Get in touch with them for a definitive answer.
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Answer by David A · Oct 8, 2022
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Is it free?
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yes it is free but they do suggest a donation!!
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How far is it from Portland street. Is it walking distance or on a tram route maybe
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It is hard to find. I walked up and down streets. It is near the courts and the bridge over the canal. Corner Bridge St and Left Bank. It’s very confusing because of so much building …
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It is hard to find. I walked up and down streets. It is near the courts and the bridge over the canal. Corner Bridge St and Left Bank. It’s very confusing because of so much building work and badly sign posted.
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Hi. Cca how much it takes to visit it?
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A couple of hours as there is so much to see and experience.
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