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    People's History Museum

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    There have always been ideas worth fighting for. Join a march through time at the People’s History Museum following Britain’s struggle for democracy over two centuries. Meet the revolutionaries, reformers, workers, voters and citizens who fought our battle for the ballot. Gather amongst their magnificent banners and discover how time off was won (and spent). Enjoy our main galleries, Changing Exhibition Gallery and Community Gallery, along with interactives and activities for visitors of all ages. Browse our shop for unique books and gifts and round off your day with a bite to eat in our cafe bar The Left Bank.

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    4.5

    (5 reviews)

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    Staff (avg.)

    5

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    dystrophydad

    Oct 2024

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    4

    An Engaging Exhibition

    Described as the national museum of democracy, the People's History Museum lives up to its name. Distributed over three floors, with a cafe, gift shop, and reception desk on floor one, a worker's rights and suffrage exhibition on floor two, and a politics exhibition on floor three, the museum is surprisingly engaging. There were a few standout elements of the museum, the Spitting Image style puppets on the political floor and the retro jukebox on that same floor. The museum holds an important focus on the Peterloo Massacre, which took place in St Peter's Field in 1819, where 60,000 people gathered to demand reform of parliamentary representation and were charged by cavalry. The location is well equipped, with level access and step-free access throughout and features a recently added Changing Places toilet.
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    dystrophydad

    Oct 2024

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    4.5

    A fantastic Changing Places Toilet

    I visited the museum as I'd heard great things about the workers' rights and political exhibits, I didn't anticipate that I'd find an amazing Changing Places Toilet. This review is specific to the Changing Places toilet, rather than the museum as a whole.
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    sillysally

    Mar 2024

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    5

    Excellent Toilets

    They recently got new toilets including changing place toilets, disabled toilets, gender neutral toilets and female/male only toilets. They also have sensory packs which you can borrow and a quiet room too.
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    Disabled Access Information for People's History Museum

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    Ramps to the main entrance Main entrance has automatic opening option The museum is fully wheelchair accessible. Please be aware that entrances to some of the galleries are by fairly heavy glass doors which our Front of House staff will be happy to help you with Lift access to all floors. All lifts in the museum are wheelchair accessible and the main lift near reception also has audio announcements The main galleries are designed to provide a range of sensory experiences, including several different audio, visual and touch elements
    Seating at regular intervals

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    Free parking for disabled drivers – when a valid Blue Badge is displayed in the vehicle (as of May 2013): - On-street parking meters, without time limit (nearest meters: New Bailey Street) - Pay & Display machine parking bays, without time limit (nearest bays: Stanley Street by Mark Addy pub) - Designated on-street accessible parking bays, without time limit (nearest 5 bays: St Mary’s Street, off Deansgate, side of Kendals/House of Fraser)
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    Toilets features at People's History Museum

    There is also an accessible WC in the Engine Hall on the ground floor, an accessible WC on the lower ground floor and an accessible WC on the second floor of the museum. All of these WCs are free access, unisex and accessible by lift with no steps or ramps. All accessible WCs have red alarm cords in case of emergency. All WCs are brightly lit with ceiling spot lights and includes emergency lighting; have non-slip floor surfaces, either tile or vinyl; have lever taps. See our access statement for full details of measurements and location of grab rails
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    Accessible formats at People's History Museum

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    Accessible services at People's History Museum

    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop
    Assistive listening system - Infrared
    Assistance dog facilities

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    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: info@phm.org.uk

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    Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, M3 3ER

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