Job opportunities and information about volunteering with us. Read more
Borrow our activity loan box for your school or community group - free of charge if you can collect and return to Rochdale Pioneers Museum Read more
Download our virtual visit to watch from wherever you are and make a direct contribution to our charity. Read more
The museum is open to the general public Wednesdays to Saturdays* 10:30am-4pm in 2023. We can take bookings for paying groups and schools on Mondays and Tuesdays in addition to normal public open days. *Every other Saturday, please check the website or our social media pages before visiting. Read more
A selection of downloadable resources to explore the natural world from one of our local partner co-ops in Rochdale - Get up and Grow. Read more
Resources created by the Co-operative Heritage Trust to help in co-operative learning. Read more
Downloadable and online resources to view at home. Read more
We offer talks on the history of the co-operative movement here at Holyoake House. Read more
What to do with objects which might be part of the history of the Co-operative Movement. Read more
Information about our accessibility at Rochdale Pioneers Museum. Read more
We are based at Holyoake House in central Manchester. Visits must be booked in advance Contact us at [email protected] Read more
The Co-operative Heritage Trust is an independent charity registered 1179727 It is run by a board of trustees for the continuance of the trust's mission to share the heritage of the co-operative movement in the UK for the benefit of society. Read more
The Robert Owen correspondence collection is recognised by UNESCO as internationally significant. Read more
The women's outlook magazine is one of our most frequently requested collections. Find out more about what we hold here. Read more
Search our collections online via the Archives Hub. Contact us by email or telephone for assistance and to make an appointment. Read more
The Co-operative Heritage Trust was formed in 2007 to bring the Museum and Archive service together for the benefit of heritage audiences. Read more
You can hire our space in the museum for your event, meeting, training or enterprise. Read more
We are an independent charitable trust which manages the Rochdale Pioneers Museum and National Co-operative Archive in Manchester. Read more
We want to develop our story telling by finding out what our visitors want to see from our collections and which parts of our story matter most to them. Read more
We have a blended programme of activities for school groups at all key stages as well as for SEN pupils. These can take place at our museum, online or at your school / educational setting. Read more
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Support the Co-operative Heritage Trust by considering a corporate donation or by leaving us a gift in your will. There are many ways you can help. Read more
These collections are most frequently enquired about or requested by our users. Read more
We welcome booked group visits to the museum where you can receive an entertaining and informative talk on the history of the co-operative movement. Alternatively, if you cannot visit in person, you can book a digital tour with us. Read more