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People's History Museum, Manchester

The Pump House, Left Bank, Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3ER, England

Located in Manchester city centre. The People's History Museum (formerly the National Museum of Labour History) celebrates the extraordinary story of ordinary people, looking at people's lives at work, at home and leisure over the last 200 years. The upstairs galleries host a varied programme of changing exhibitions. A full range of activities and events for families are always provided.

People's History Museum, Manchester

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 0161 839 6061
0161 228 7212
Fax : 0161 839 6027
0161 237 5965
E-mail : info@phm.org.uk
admin@phm.org.uk
archive@phm.org.uk

URL : www.phm.org.uk

Open

*The People's History Museum is closed for redevelopment* It will re-open after the multi-million pound project is completed in 2009. Some of the most popular displays from the museum galleries, including reconstructions and interactives, will be on show in the 1830 Warehouse at the Museum of Science and Industry from 28 January 2008 to Easter 2009. During this time visitors will also be able to have their say in how the new museum should be designed.

Admission Charges

Now free to everyone

General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours

Collections

Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Facilities for private functions and events
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities

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