Visit The Pankhurst Museum
Visit the Manchester home where Emmeline Pankhurst set up the Women's Social & Political Union (later known as the Suffragette Movement)
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Pankhurst Centre
Pankhurst Centre 60-62 Nelson Street Manchester M13 9WP United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
Emmeline Pankhurst lived at 62 Nelson Street, Manchester between 1898 and 1907. On 10th October 1903 she held the very first meeting of the Women's Social & Political Union (the Suffragette Movement) here in the parlour. Visit this iconic site of women's activism, saved and rebuilt in the 1970's & 1980's by women. Discover the story of the Pankhurst family, explore their home and visit the parlour where history was made. Browse our pop-up Suffragette shop cart and take tea in our tiny tearoom.
Open Thursdays & Sundays from 11am to 4pm (last entry is 3pm).
How to find us:
We are situated on the Manchester Royal Infirmary (Hospital) site, on Nelson Street (off Grafton Street)opposite the Main Outpatients Department.
Public Transport
The nearest Train Station is Manchester Oxford Street (we are a 15/20 min walk along Oxford Street). Buses to Manchester Royal Infirmary leave from Picadilly Gardens and the bottom of Oxford Street, including routes 143, 43, V1 & V2. Neaerest bus stop is next to Sainsburys on Oxford Street.
Car Parking
There is no public car park at the Pankhurst Musuem. However, we are right next to the hospital Grafton Street Car Park , parking available on floors 0,1 & 2 (charges apply). Blue Badge Holders can park for free (in the marked bays) in Grafton Street Car Park (give the Car Park Office your car registration number).
Free 3 hour parking is available on the roads leading off of Plymouth Grove (a 5 minute walk from the museum).
Frequently asked questions
NCP Grafton Street Car Park (charges apply) is next door to the Pankhurst Building. Entrance via Nelson Street. Free 3 hour car parking is available a 5 minute walk away on roads leading off Plymouth Grove.
Yes please! Please arrive during your timed slot. We only have a limited number of visitors we can host in our small building, so if you cant make your half an hour time slot, we may not be able to fit you in until much later. If you are delayed, please ring 0161 2735673.
Last entry to the museum is 3pm. Doors will close shortly after this time. This is to allow you time to properly explore the museum and not rush your visit. If you have a ticket booked for 3pm, please arrive by 3.15pm at the latest.
Our tearoom is pop up and self serve, so we offer hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks (but we do use lovely china!). We do not serve hot food or lunches. A range of restaurants, cafes and shops can be found on Oxford Street, 4 minutes walk away from us.
The Pankhurst Museum is not currently funded by the government, council or any charitable grants. All profits from the yearly pass you purchase help us to keep the museum open.
There is a cycle rack in the back garden at the Pankhurst Museum. please bring your own lock. Please note the garden gate is locked at 4pm once the museum has closed.
The Pankhurst Museum is on the ground floor of no 62 Nelson Street. Access for wheelchair users is via a ramp to the back door. Please let us know when you book if someone in your group requires access via the ramp The parlour is down 3 steps, wheelchair access to it is via gravel garden path.
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