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People's History Museum

Museum

People’s History Museum Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER
City Centre, Manchester

Spaces for hire at People's History Museum

Engine Hall
Hall
·
Private space
150 seats
200 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The largest of the museum’s Venue Hire spaces, the brick and terracotta Engine Hall features vast arched windows, a vaulted glass ceiling, a polished concrete floor, and other original heritage features including colourful Pilkington tiles and intricate metal work.

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £1620 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Coal Store
Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
65 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The restored redbrick Coal Store features a spacious double height vaulted iron and timber ceiling and other original heritage features. It offers a completely private, intimate space which is ideal for meetings, workshops, and breakout spaces.

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £570 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now
Riverside Room
Function Room
·
Private space
45 seats
65 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Riverside Room is a mid-sized, informal space designed to offer a relaxed yet professional environment for your event. Located just off the museum foyer, next to our in-house cafe and with access to its own riverside terrace, your event can enjoy stunning views across the River Irwell.

Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV

from £720 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £570–£1620 hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £570–£1620 hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £570–£1620 hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £570–£1620 hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £570–£1620 hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £570–£1620 hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £570–£1620 hire fee per day
Engine Hall
9:00 – 17:00
from £1620 hire fee per day
Coal Store
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Riverside Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 150
seats
Parking available
Alcohol provided
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

About People's History Museum

A unique northern heritage site in Manchester’s Spinningfields, where every event supports People’s History Museum’s mission to share the story of democracy: past, present, and future.

In the heart of Spinningfields, People’s History Museum combines Edwardian industrial architecture with contemporary style. Spaces suit everything: intimate gatherings to large celebrations, with the option to continue into the night. On top of that, the riverside location offers a backdrop for photoshoots.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At People's History Museum, the following catering options are available:

  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

People's History Museum is located at People’s History Museum Left Bank, Spinningfields, in the City Centre, Manchester district of Manchester.