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The Pankhurst "Deeds not words" 62 Nelson Street, Manchester, the birthplace of the Suffragette movement, is now the Pankhurst Centre. Entry is free.

The Centre houses a small museum and heritage centre that remains as a legacy to the Pankhurst family and the Suffragette movement, and also serves as a women’s community centre. This historically significant building was the home of Emmeline Pankhurst and her family who led the Suffragette campaign for Votes for Women, and is the place where the first meeting of the Women’s Social and Political Union was held.The heritage centre has information about the Pankhursts and the Suffragette movement. This is open to the general public on Thursdays from 11am - 4pm. As a women’s community centre it provides and offers space for activities and events run by women, for women. It offers a unique place in which women can learn together, work on projects and socialise. It is a vibrant centre that hosts a number of women’s organisations and projects that support women, thus continuing the struggle that the Suffragettes began, fighting for women’s rights, all those years ago.

Donate to the Pankhurst Museum through text! πŸ’œπŸ€πŸ’šYour donations support us to keep the museum open and we welcome any con...
02/10/2026

Donate to the Pankhurst Museum through text! πŸ’œπŸ€πŸ’š

Your donations support us to keep the museum open and we welcome any contributions. Text PANK to 70085 to donate Β£5. Texts will cost the donation amount plus on standard network rate message. πŸ“²

πŸ’ͺ All donations go towards preserving the history of the Pankhurst family and the suffragette movement!

πŸ¦‡ Our annual Halloween event at the museum is back for its fourth year! πŸ¦‡This year, we have spooky storytelling by candl...
28/09/2026

πŸ¦‡ Our annual Halloween event at the museum is back for its fourth year! πŸ¦‡

This year, we have spooky storytelling by candlelight in our historic parlour and a chance to see the museum after hours. Then our Halloween history talk this year is... Suffragettes and UFOs! πŸ›Έ

What's the link between the WSPU and unidentified flying objects? The truth is out there... πŸ‘½πŸ‘½πŸ‘½

🎟 Tickets are £15, which includes museum entry, storytelling, Suffragette and UFOs and refreshments.

Book your ticket via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-nightmare-on-nelson-street-tickets-2002076752461

From 5–11 October, we’re taking part in The Cultural Welcome, a special week of student events around Oxford Road Corrid...
27/09/2026

From 5–11 October, we’re taking part in The Cultural Welcome, a special week of student events around Oxford Road Corridor, Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter.

Find out more: oxfordroadcorridor.com/the-cultural-welcome

Come and enjoy a relaxed, after hours tour of the Pankhurst Museum, with craft activities in the birthplace of the suffr...
24/09/2026

Come and enjoy a relaxed, after hours tour of the Pankhurst Museum, with craft activities in the birthplace of the suffragette movement. Join us for an after-hours tour of the birthplace of the suffragette movement, at the former home of Emmeline Pankhurst where she founded the WSPU on the 10th October 1903. Learn about the movement, feel the atmosphere of the historic parlour, try out a bit of craftivism with our suffragette-inspired keyrings and mini protest placards.

This event is part of The Cultural Welcome, a special week of student events taking place from 5–11 October 2026 around the Oxford Road Corridor, Manchester’s Knowledge Quarter.

Free event, but booking required:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-pankhurst-museum-after-hours-tickets-1999200121380

The Women Downstairs: Domestic Servants at 62 Nelson Street - a talk at the Pankhurst Museum. While the Pankhurst women ...
22/09/2026

The Women Downstairs: Domestic Servants at 62 Nelson Street - a talk at the Pankhurst Museum. While the Pankhurst women are the most famous occupants of 62 Nelson Street, there were two other women living in the house at the time the WSPU (later known as the suffragettes) was founded - two domestic servants named Mary and Ellen.

Who were Mary and Ellen?

And what would their life have been like at 62 Nelson Street? Using primary sources and original research, our Heritage Manager uncovers the real lives of these overlooked women and explores life under stairs in the Edwardian period. Tickets are Β£10, which includes the talk and museum entry. πŸ’œπŸ€πŸ’š

🎟 Book your ticket via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-women-downstairs-tickets-2001395975238

Due to popular demand, we're offering a second timeslot for the paperback launch of Sexed: A History of British Feminism...
19/09/2026

Due to popular demand, we're offering a second timeslot for the paperback launch of Sexed: A History of British Feminism by Susanna Rustin, as the 1-3pm session has sold out!

Join us on Saturday 10th October, 3-5pm to discuss the book and celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the WSPU (The Suffragettes) at the Pankhurst Museum. Tickets are Β£10, and you will be able to buy a copy of Susanna's book from our shop at the event.

Book your ticket via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sexed-book-launch-at-the-pankhurst-new-tickets-available-tickets-1999201389172

Visit the Pankhurst Museum for free this Sunday 20th September as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days festival! πŸ’œπŸ€πŸ’šYo...
15/09/2026

Visit the Pankhurst Museum for free this Sunday 20th September as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days festival! πŸ’œπŸ€πŸ’š

You can explore the museum, chalk graffiti in the garden, take a suffragette selfie in the parlour and try out a craft activity. All activities are free on these special open days!

Although entry is free, booking via our website or Eventbrite is preferred: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visit-the-pankhurst-museum-tickets-1132329892189

Make sure you select Sunday 20th September when booking!

We hope to see you there.

Visit the Pankhurst Museum for free this Sunday 13th September as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days! πŸ’œπŸ€πŸ’š You can ex...
09/09/2026

Visit the Pankhurst Museum for free this Sunday 13th September as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days! πŸ’œπŸ€πŸ’š

You can explore the museum, chalk graffiti in the garden, take a suffragette selfie in the parlour and try out a craft activity. All activities are free on these special open days!

Although entry is free, booking via our website or Eventbrite is preferred: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visit-the-pankhurst-museum-tickets-1132329892189

Make sure you select Sunday 13th September when booking! We would love to see you there.

🚨 WE NEED YOUR VOTE! 🚨There's still time to vote for us in the Findmypast & Heritage Open Days Everyday History Heroes c...
27/08/2026

🚨 WE NEED YOUR VOTE! 🚨

There's still time to vote for us in the Findmypast & Heritage Open Days Everyday History Heroes competition... and we need your help!

We could win Β£1,000, which would make an amazing difference to our work as the UK's only suffragette museum, helping us preserve and share the story of the fight for women's right to vote for future generations.

Every vote counts, so if you haven't voted yet, please take a moment to support us β€” and help us spread the word by sharing this post! πŸ’œπŸ€πŸ’š

⏰ Voting closes at midnight on 1st September.

πŸ‘‰ Vote for us here: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/c/everyday-history-heroes-north-west

As part of this year's Heritage Open Days festival, the Pankhurst Museum will be free to visit on Sunday 13th and Sunday...
26/08/2026

As part of this year's Heritage Open Days festival, the Pankhurst Museum will be free to visit on Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th September! πŸ’œπŸ€πŸ’š

You can explore the museum, chalk graffiti in the garden, take a suffragette selfie in the parlour and try out a craft activity. All activities are free on these special open days!

Although entry is free, booking via our website or Eventbrite is preferred. Make sure you select Sunday 13th or Sunday 20th September when booking! We hope to see you soon.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visit-the-pankhurst-museum-tickets-1132329892189

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60-62 Nelson Street
Manchester
M139WP

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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