Spaces at

People's History Museum

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From £400
200 people
Salford Central Train Station
240m² (2583ft²)

Spaces in People's History Museum

200 Standing

Engine Hall

From £1,620.00 / Venue Fee

The largest of the museum’s Venue Hire spaces; the brick and terracotta Engine Hall features vast arched windows, a vaulted glass ceiling, polished concrete floor and other original heritage features including colourful Pilkington tiles and intricate metal work. Housed in a historic Grade II listed Pump House, it is a renowned Manchester landmark. The Engine Hall is an ideal space for hosting engaging conferences, sophisticated dinners, or customised events tailored to your preferences.

65 Standing

Coal Store

From £400.00 / Venue Fee

The restored redbrick Coal Store features a spacious double height vaulted iron and wood ceiling and other original heritage features. It offers a fully private, intimate space which is ideal for meetings, workshops, and breakout spaces. Its versatility allows for a range of layouts and configurations, catering to both formal and informal gatherings. The Coal Store can be hired separately or in combination with the Engine Room.

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65 Reception

Riverside Room

From £720.00 / Venue Fee

Our newest space, the Riverside Room is a spacious, informal conference space designed to offer a relaxed yet professional environment for your meetings and events. Located just off the museum foyer, next to our in-house café and with access to its own riverside terrace, your event can enjoy stunning city views across the River Irwell, bathed by natural daylight. The Riverside Room lends itself to an array of different events, whether it be a lecture style conference, drinks reception or a relaxed team lunch meeting.

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About People's History Museum

At People’s History Museum, we offer a mix of heritage and contemporary multiuse spaces that can cater for small workshop events to large conferences and celebrations.

In choosing PHM for your event you will not only benefit from a unique venue packed with heritage, but you’ll be contributing to something bigger: to support the museum’s social mission, dedicated to preserving and sharing stories of change that empower people to make a difference.

People's History Museum - Manchester

People's History Museum, Manchester – Host your next corporate event or wedding in the stunning Engine Hall. Capacity for up to 300 guests. Enquire via Hire Space today.

Location: Left Bank, Spinningfields, M3 3ER, Manchester
Coordinates: 53.4808, -2.2537939

Capacity: 20 - 200 guests
Starting from: 400

Available Spaces

Engine Hall

Capacity: Up to 200 Standing guests

Pricing: 1620 / Venue Fee

The largest of the museum’s Venue Hire spaces; the brick and terracotta Engine Hall features vast arched windows, a vaulted glass ceiling, polished concrete floor and other original heritage features including colourful Pilkington tiles and intricate metal work. Housed in a historic Grade II listed Pump House, it is a renowned Manchester landmark. The Engine Hall is an ideal space for hosting engaging conferences, sophisticated dinners, or customised events tailored to your preferences.

Coal Store

Capacity: Up to 65 Standing guests

Pricing: 400 / Venue Fee

The restored redbrick Coal Store features a spacious double height vaulted iron and wood ceiling and other original heritage features. It offers a fully private, intimate space which is ideal for meetings, workshops, and breakout spaces. Its versatility allows for a range of layouts and configurations, catering to both formal and informal gatherings. The Coal Store can be hired separately or in combination with the Engine Room.

Riverside Room

Capacity: Up to 65 Reception guests

Pricing: 720 / Venue Fee

Our newest space, the Riverside Room is a spacious, informal conference space designed to offer a relaxed yet professional environment for your meetings and events. Located just off the museum foyer, next to our in-house café and with access to its own riverside terrace, your event can enjoy stunning city views across the River Irwell, bathed by natural daylight. The Riverside Room lends itself to an array of different events, whether it be a lecture style conference, drinks reception or a relaxed team lunch meeting.

About This Venue

At People’s History Museum, we offer a mix of heritage and contemporary multiuse spaces that can cater for small workshop events to large conferences and celebrations. In choosing PHM for your event you will not only benefit from a unique venue packed with heritage, but you’ll be contributing to something bigger: to support the museum’s social mission, dedicated to preserving and sharing stories of change that empower people to make a difference.

Venue Information

Total Spaces: 3

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Venues/Manchester/12900/People's-History-Museum