If you want to find out the true history of the Industrial Revolution and the people of Manchester of all classes this is the place to go. There is so much to see and read about here, but it is not just stale and boring boards with words and pictures. The exhibits have been carefully planned to take you chronologically through the history of Manchester and Britain itself. Lots of interactive things to try plus short films to watch.

What an incredible place. History of things I remember as a child and also as I grew up. Memories of politics of the time and jokes we had on the people. Do you remember spitting image ! The long past history puts it all together. It's very well done and free. Well worth a visit

Excellent museum with loads of interactive child friendly exhibits. We brought a 1 year old and he loved it, there was a lot for him to engage with. The staff are friendly and we had cake at the cafe which was great too.

Best museum in Manchester! Bring my kids here at least once a year to show them what folk had to in order to get them equality today. Loafs of interactive things for children, the friendliest of staff and the best food at the cafe. They do some fantastic work here too with textile preservation. More people should come and more people should know about it. Always a great day out and they deserve our support.

We were very impressed. The museum has brought together an important and often missing version of UK history - very different from the traditional kings and queens we are taught. The material is very well presented and plenty of seats + well equipped play area. Just one thing - we were with a friend whose vision is very limited. It would be great to have audio+speakers to complement the displays.

We were advised to go to the museum in a bar the night before. It was a pleasantly surprising experience. You have free entry to an excellent walk through of English history in light of worker rights and living conditions. It takes you from Peterloo to current day by exploring the impact of class distinction, the industrial revolution and onwards. Very interesting and insightful.

Obviously built on the events of Peterloo, PHM describes workers’ struggles for rights and recognition over three centuries. It gives a broadbrush picture of the major developments in English/British social history; a great starting point for discussions in schools. I was recommended the PHM and spent over three hours there. Fascinating and definitely recommended.

Did a women’s history course validated by Royal Holloway and the People’s History Museum online during lock down and have been so keen to visit to see the exhibits “in person”. Really helpful staff helped us plan our visit as we didn’t have a huge amount of time. The exhibits are well displayed, thought provoking, inspiring and humbling. Will for sure be back for another visit. Thanks to all the women and men who have made this important museum what it is today.

We have been here a few times, and find it to be one of the most interesting museums we have visited. The banners exhibit is a particularly enjoyable exploration of the history of civil rights, and we would wholeheartedly recommend it. Most recently we visited with our 5 week old baby, and found the museum to be very baby friendly and easily accessible by pram. We were also informed that there was pram storage, although we did not personally use it. We enjoyed the cafe, where my wife felt comfortable breast feeding.

First of all this is the best museum in Manchester. Second they have great 😊 history thing on human rights in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧. Third there is a good protesting exhibit too. Lastly, I could go back again too.