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PEOPLE’S HISTORY MUSEUM<br />
The People’s History Museum’s (PHM) exhibitions, galleries and collections bring together stories of those that have<br />
campaigned for change, progress and equality; these ideas worth fighting for are the lifeblood of the museum.<br />
As the national museum of democracy, it’s no coincidence that PHM’s home is in Manchester. This radical city has always<br />
been led by its progressive spirit and this is seen in its role in campaigns such the right to vote, votes for women and LGBT+<br />
rights – just some of the stories featured.<br />
PHM combines the historic with the contemporary. Recent issues explored include Black Lives Matter, women’s rights and<br />
migration, and it is renowned for its co-curation and the way in which it supports communities to use their voices to share<br />
their experiences.<br />
The museum is suitable and, as a holder of the Family Friendly Museum Award, this includes lots of family focused content. Two<br />
permanent galleries, an active events programme and regular changing exhibitions means there is always lots to do and see.<br />
And finally, look out for the brilliant museum shop and new cafe and bar serving a delicious, ethically sourced menu.<br />
MARITIME MUSEUM<br />
FACTS<br />
Address: Left Bank, Spinningfields,<br />
Manchester M3 2ER<br />
Opening Times: 10am-4pm Weds to Sun<br />
www.phm.org.uk<br />
www.facebook.com/PHMMcr/<br />
Maritime Museum explores Liverpool’s maritime history through the ages. Collections consist of objects and archives<br />
connected to ships, boats, life at sea, the port of Liverpool and its connection to the world. Highlights include ship models,<br />
paintings, works on paper and boats, as well as the largest object in the collection, the Edmund Gardner pilot ship, moored<br />
at the dry dock opposite the museum<br />
Explore the moving and fascinating stories of Liverpool’s seafarers and passengers, at the <strong>Life</strong> on Board gallery and<br />
discover the history behind the tragic sinkings of Lusitania and Titanic.<br />
Enter the dark and unseen world of smuggling, intrigue and danger in Seized! the Border and Customs uncovered. One of the<br />
gallery’s key themes is anti-smuggling, which includes detective work, crime fighting, patrolling frontiers and investigation.<br />
Discover the origin of Liverpool’s fortune, buried underneath Liverpool ONE on an Old Dock Tour Revealed during<br />
excavations on the site in 2001, the story of the world’s first commercial enclosed wet dock is explored on this guided tour.<br />
You will discover how a brave idea and an innovative feat of engineering shaped Liverpool’s destiny forever.<br />
FACTS<br />
Address: Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, Liverpool<br />
Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 4AQ<br />
Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday 10am–6pm<br />
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime<br />
www.facebook.com/merseysidemaritimemuseum
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