| Address: | Left Bank Spinningfields Manchester M3 3ER |
| Phone: | 0161 838 9190 |
| Website: | https://phm.org.uk/ |
| Accessibility: | There is step free access at the most accessible entrance, step free accessible access through out which may include lifts. Disability access and facilities are available through out including hearing loop and a manual wheel chair , plus one toilet with adaptations. |
What is the PHM?
This is the National Museum of Democracy telling the story of its development in Britain, past present and future . The museum cares for and preserves a wide and varied mix of historic and contemporary material . It includes banners,Trade Union Material, Political Posters, prints and cartoons, personal items and papers, photographs as well as housing the internationally significant Local History Archive and Study Centre.
There is a very detailed website (link above), well worth a browse before you come.
Facilities
- Shop
- Cafe: Open every day 10.00am till 5.00pm, located on the ground floor (Menus are displayed on a board and can cater for dietary requirements e.g. gluten free, lactose free). Hot food is served until 3.00pm
Getting to the Peoples History Museum
The museum is situated on the corner of Left Bank and Bridge Street in Spinningfields area of the city centre. How you get there depends on your starting point. It can be accessed by train and bus e into Manchester. It is suggested individuals sort out their own route to Manchester
The nearest bus stop is at Bridge Street
The nearest railway stations are
- Salford Central ( 2 minute Walk)
- Manchester Victoria ( 15 minute walk)
- Manchester Piccadilly ( 20 minute walk)
- Manchester Oxford Road ( 20 minute walk)
Sue Hayter, 20th October, 2026.
This venue is referenced in the following events:
Visit to People's History Museum on 25th November 2026