We are open to the general public every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday as well as every other Saturday 10:30am-16.00 pm* (unless otherwise stated).

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Please note: As of January 2026, we have had to charge entry as essential income to support our operations and ensure our future sustainability.

Ticket prices are £7 per person.

Under 18s are free of charge.

Your ticket lasts for 12 months from the date of purchase and allows you to visit repeatedly throughout the year.

We charge separately for group talks, school workshops and hire of our space and gratefully accept donations in person, or online.

If you are an organised group, please see our group visits page.

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Upcoming Museum Opening Days

JUNE

Open Wednesday 3rd - Friday 5th JUNE
CLOSED SATURDAY 6TH

Open Wednesday 10th - Saturday 13th

Open Wednesday 17th - Friday 19th
CLOSED SATURDAY 20TH

Open Wednesday 24th - Saturday 27th

JULY

Open Wednesday 1st - Friday 3rd JULY
CLOSED SATURDAY 4TH

Open Wednesday 8th - Saturday 11th

Open Wednesday 15th - Friday 17th
CLOSED SATURDAY 18TH

Open Wednesday 22nd - Saturday 25th

Open Wednesday 29th - Friday 31st
CLOSED SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST

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How To Find Us

The building is red brick, with a green wooden door and a glass tower to the left. It is opposite the vehicle entrance to the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre car park. 

To reach the museum from the multi-storey car park, go to the open-air parking level (one floor above the shopping mall) and leave via the vehicle exit. You can then cross Hunters Lane to reach the museum.

DO NOT use the postcode in your maps app: Instead use 'Rochdale Pioneers Museum' or News/Shed/Think (WhatThreeWords) to get to the front door.

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.

By Train or Tram - Leave Rochdale station and walk towards the river. Cross over the river 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.

Please note trains from Manchester to Rochdale are much faster than Metrolink trams: you can book your train tickets through Trainline here.

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