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School visits to the Pankhurst Centre

Find out about the Pankhurst Family at the museum © Janie Airey/ Art Fund 2022.

Bring your pupils to the Pankhurst Centre and explore the birthplace of the Suffragette movement. You’ll have exclusive access to the museum to discover the story of the Pankhurst family’s life in this radical home, and to find out why they started the Suffragette movement from their house!

Pankhurst Centre parlour

Pankhurst Centre Parlour © Janie Airey/ Art Fund 2022.

When can we visit?

Visits run on Fridays, 10-12noon and 1-3pm. Workshops cost £100 per class of up to 34 pupils (accompanying adults go free). Please see below for more details, and to download our visit information. If your class has more than 34 pupils, please contact us in the first instance to discuss.

How to make a school group booking

As we are a small museum, we are only able to book two school visits per week. Please contact us prior to booking to check which dates are available for your trip. Email hello@pankhursttrust.org or phone 0161 273 5673.

To make a booking, please download and complete a booking form (below) & e-mail it to us at hello@pankhursttrust.org.

Explore the story of the suffragettes

What does a school group visit involve?

Primary Schools: bring up to 34 pupils for a led museum workshop, with interactive activities, including the chance to make your own activist banner or placards. There’ll be staff and volunteers to answer questions and guide you through the museum. Please allow two hours for your visit.

Secondary Schools and Colleges: bring up to 34 students to explore the museum. There’ll be staff and volunteers on hand to show you around and answer questions. Your trip can include some activist-inspired craft activities, such as graffiti pavement chalking. Please allow two hours for your visit.

Click on the buttons below to download info for your visit: