Free family day out in Manchester: suffragette birthday party at the Pankhurst Museum

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The Pankhurst Museum will celebrate the birthday of Emmeline Pankhurst with a free community event on Sunday 13th July.

Running from 11am to 4pm the celebration will feature free entry, live music, cake, and creative activities.

The museum, usually £5 in advance or £6 on the day, will open its doors to the public at no cost for this special occasion.

Visitors will be among the first to explore the museum’s new digital guide, launching the same day via the Bloomberg Connects app.

The app enhances accessibility with language translation and screen reader compatibility, offering deeper insight into the suffragette leader’s life and home.

Pankhurst famously founded the Women’s Social and Political Union - later known as the suffragettes - within her own home, now preserved as the museum.

At 1 pm Royal Northern College of Music graduate Amanda Schrem will perform a live violin set, having previously played with the English National Ballet Orchestra.

Guests can also craft friendship bracelets or cards, adding a personal touch to the day’s celebration.

Dr. Hannah Priest, Heritage Manager, said: "As a small museum with a huge story to tell, we’re thrilled to launch our new guide on Emmeline’s birthday and connect with cultural organisations worldwide."

The museum, tearoom, and shop are open every Thursday and Sunday from 11am tp 4pm with last entry at 3pm.

Tickets to the event are free but must be booked in advance and the Bloomberg Connects app is free to download via the App Store and Google Play.

Donations are welcomed to support the Pankhurst Trust and the upkeep of the Grade II listed building.

For more details, visit pankhurstmuseum.com