The People’s History Museum tells the extraordinary story of ordinary people and how they changed the world. It looks at working people’s lives at work, home and leisure over the last 200 years.
People’s History Museum
Themes covered in the main galleries include the Peterloo Massacre, the birth of democratic ideas, the growth of trade unionism, political parties, political issues, and working class leisure activities. It is also home to the world’s biggest collection of political and trade union banners.
The museum hosts a full programme of events throughout the year.
Facilities include a café bar with riverside terrace, and a gift shop selling cards, books, and souvenirs.
Admission is free.
The People’s History Museum is situated on the Leftbank in the Spinningfields area of Manchester.
Fazenda (0.1 miles) - Brazilian steakhouse at Spinningfields. Skewers of meat are brought to your table. Close to the John Rylands Library, Manchester Opera House, Great Northern, and the People’s History Museum.
Platzki (0.4 miles) - Modern Polish restaurant in the Great Northern Building. Menu changes frequently. Close to Manchester Central and the Bridgewater Hall.
Alston Bar and Beef (0.5 miles) - Steakhouse and gin bar at the Corn Exchange, Manchester. Close to Manchester Cathedral, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, the Printworks, and the National Football Museum.
I’m a born and bred Manc and didn’t know that this little gem existed!