Interesting! Definitely worth a visit to learn more about an important part of British and European history! I spent 2 hours on the first floor and didn't have time for the next floor because they close at 5pm! Could do with a clearer thread of context to connect all parts together. Will be back!

Visited the People’s History Museum today with a friend and was thoroughly impressed. The welcoming atmosphere and thought-provoking exhibits made for a memorable experience. Loved the range of books in the shop and the quality drinks at the café. The staff were friendly and helpful, enhancing our visit. The museum caters to all ages, with interactive elements like jukeboxes that both children and adults can enjoy. A must-visit for anyone looking for an engaging and educational day out.

Such an important museum - a visit is absolutely essential for children and adults alike to understand how our rights have been won and how different groups continue these radical traditions in their struggles today. It's impressively curated with plenty of interactive displays and opportunities for more in depth explorations. My kids loved learning about the Match Girls strike, whilst I found the exhibition of banners particularly inspiring. If you're feeling a bit lost politically, do go and visit as a reminder of the power of people to make tangible change in the world.

I have a friend visiting from Scotland who has never been to Manchester. People’s history museum was one of her choices for her visit. Since I haven’t been for 2 years, I joined her and we loved it, my friend was most impressed as she hasn’t seen something quite like this anywhere else. It was very informative with concise info on the displays. What we were most impressed with was the involvement of families. What a wonderful way to teach your children starting with the “people” who shaped the British politics and societies. We were told that the collection was moved from London to Manchester because of lack of funding. Well, all we up north can say is, “Bring it on!”! 👍🏼 We will show you how things are done, especially in Manchester ♥️! The only criticism is that there’s so many different things in the exhibitions, it felt a bit cramped and we think more space is needed for interactive learning. The whole museum is brilliant nevertheless 👍🏼.

Spent a morning here in half-term. There is lots to see and take in and the museum gives a societal perspective which is often missed. There are activities through-out for children. An affordable cafe on site but also space for picnics. Would definitely recommend a visit.

One of the most interesting and engaging museums I’ve ever been to. Plenty to look at and read about and interact with. I learned a lot and it helped me piece bits of history together. The staff were all friendly. The cafe snack we had was delicious too.

Such an interesting place to visit. The history of protest and change over the years, with so many ordinary people remembered. Many of the events took place during my lifetime, and some I was involved in. Spread equally across the politcal spectrum. I could have spent so much more time in the museum.

You can learn a lot about the past of Manchester, like Peterloo Massacre, Women's march, Industrial Revolution, workers unions and so on. It teaches us history so we won't make same mistakes again. It also shows us the great courage and determination of Manchester people to encourage us to keep fighting for a fairer world. Visiting PHM is very inspiring. I wish we could have a same museum in China. Also, it has a very nice cafe and the gift shop is amazing. I really love the products they sell there.

A real gem of a museum, with a lovely cafe (including vegan options) right on the banks of the River Irwell, outdoor seating too for when the sun shines (don't hold your breath its Manchester after all!). Cafe alone worth a visit for the coffee / food, and it was clear many people were doing exactly that enjoying the light flooding the space. The museum itself covers a really important aspect of the history of the region and the UK in general, and areas often ignored by many others, so much so you are reading important details of our own past as if new information. It's free to enter and donation only, so go for 5 minutes, an hour, or go mulitple times, I only had 40 minutes but would love to go back and get more into the details. Loads of stuff for kids too from what I saw. Staff friendly and welcoming, no one pressuring you for a donation either.

A brilliant museum full of people's stories. Interactive and visual. Brilliant couple of hours spent here. Having read about caricature history, it was fascinating to see the varied examples here. How have we never been here before?!