Pioneers Museum Plan your visit Museum Opening Times We are open to the general public Wednesday to every other Saturday*10:30am-16.00 pm *See below for Saturdays in the coming month when we are closed Last entry is 3:45pm. Please avoid parking on Toad Lane itself - use the Exchange Car Park opposite the museum instead Notice in relation to political activity: The Co-operative Heritage Trust is a charity which manages Rochdale Pioneers Museum. Our aim is to inspire people about the development of the co-operative movement, and we do not endorse or support any political party, candidate or cause. We ask candidates to refrain from using images of, or associated with the charity and the museum building on Toad Lane in communications relating to political or election matters. Information for Saturdays in the next month: Saturday 6th April: Open Saturday 13th April: Closed Saturday 20th April: Open Saturday 27th April: Closed Saturday 4th May: Open What you need to know when you visit: Don't use the postcode in your SAT NAV, it will take you to the wrong part of Toad Lane - try the WhatThreeWords app news.shed.think which will take you right to the front door. **We strongly advise that you check this website or our social media before making a planned visit If you are an organised group: We can take bookings for paying groups and schools - for tours, educational sessions, and room hires - on MONDAYS and TUESDAYS in addition to normal public open days. You can also book a digital engagement or download our VIRTUAL PIONEERS film - you can watch the trailer here: Email [email protected] with your request. **We strongly advise that you check this website or our social media before making a planned visit FAQ’s If you are free...can I donate to the Co-operative Heritage Trust? Yes please! We lost the majority of our income in 2020 / 2021 and every donation we receive helps us rebuild for the future. Donate at https://www.co-operativeheritage.coop/Appeal/Donate How to find us By car or coach - Leave the M62 at junction 20. Take A664 (Edinburgh Way) and turn right on Manchester Road. Turn right after Rochdale Exchange Centre. Our postcode isn't very helpful when using Sat Nav so try the WhatThreeWords app news.shed.think You can work out the cost of your fuel here. By Train or Tram - Leave Rochdale station and walk towards the river. Cross the concourse and walk up Yorkshire Street until you reach the Baum passage on the left (sign- posted for the museum). We are opposite St Mary’s in the Baum Church. You can book your train tickets through Trainline here. You can plan travel in Greater Manchester with KAYAK who feature us Manage Cookie Preferences