People's History Museum

People's History Museum

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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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Feb 12, 2025
My second visit to this excellent museum. anyone interested in the social and political history of the UK should have this on their list of museums to visit. Free entrance and understated, quiet layo…Full review by Joe D
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
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Articles

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 (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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Facts

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

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Are dogs permitted in museum?
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Hi Patricia, Dogs are normally not permitted in the museum. However, we welcome assistance dogs. We also welcome dogs registered with the Emotional Support Animal Registry, …
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Hi Patricia, Dogs are normally not permitted in the museum. However, we welcome assistance dogs. We also welcome dogs registered with the Emotional Support Animal Registry, dependent on behaviour.
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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, donation optional
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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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