Pioneers Museum Plan your visit Museum Opening Times We are open free to the general public every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday as well as every other Saturday* 10:30am-16.00 pm *See below for Saturdays in the coming month when we are closed Last entry is 15:45 pm Please avoid parking on Toad Lane itself - use the Exchange Car Park opposite the museum instead Please note: The museum is closed on Thursday 18th July for a private event. 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. Information for Saturdays in the next month: Saturday 6th July: Closed Saturday 13th July: Open Saturday 20th July: Closed Saturday 27th July: Open Saturday 3th August: Closed Saturday 10th August: Open 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: What would I need to pay for? We charge for group talks, school workshops and hire of our space. We are free to look around but we gratefully accept donations on site or online 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. Please note trains from Manchester to Rochdale are much faster than metrolink trams : You can book your train tickets through Trainline here. Manage Cookie Preferences