Findmypast Live x People's History Museum
Peoples History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 3ER
Heritage Open Days are teaming up with leading family history website Findmypast for the 2026 festival theme Everyday Histories through a live museum experience. From factories and kitchens to dockyards and gardens, these are the stories that shaped everyday life across England.
Journey through your family history with the Findmypast and PHM teams and discover more about genealogy through a series of fascinating talks and displays.
Expert talks:
Available first come, first served.
More throughout the day:
This event was created in collaboration with leading family history website Findmypast, sponsors of ‘Everyday Histories’, the festival theme.
Discover your ancestors' stories at findmypast.co.uk
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 10.00 to 5.00pm
Location & directions
Peoples History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 3ER
- Directions:
- People's History Museum is located on the corner of Left Bank and Bridge Street, in the Spinningfields area of Manchester city centre. Find out more about getting to the museum: https://phm.org.uk/getting-to-peoples-history-museum/.
- Contact on day:
- Nuria Lopez
- Telephone number:
- +441618389190
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Drop in event, booking preferred via Eventbrite. Talks are available on a first come first served basis.
- Booking contact name:
- Nuria Lopez
- Booking telephone number:
- +441618389190
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://phm.org.uk/events_new/findmypast-live-x-phm/
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/findmypast-live-x-phm-tickets-1994818849879?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*1i8ky21*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc4MDY1MzMwLjE3ODQ3Mjk1MzQ.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODQ3Mjk1MzMkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODQ3Mjk1MzMkajYwJGwwJGgw
- Booking opens:
- 22 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2026 09:00 AM
Accessibility details
If you require British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation or have any other access needs please contact [email protected] or 0161 838 9190. For information on access at People's History Museum, please visit our website: https://phm.org.uk/visit/access/.
Additional information
Suitable for all ages (under 16s must have an accompanying adult) | Free drop in event, booking preferred. | Take a break for brunch, lunch or an afternoon pick me up in PHM’s café Gather. A picnic area is also available for those bringing their own food and drink.
