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The Rochdale Pioneers Museum

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Museum Opening

Please note that due to unavoidable circumstances it may be necessary for the Museum to close without notice for short periods and weekend closure my be necessary throughout February 2010.

We recommend that you contact the Museum by telephone on 01706 524920 to check opening hours before you plan your visit.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Toad Lane Museum
Rochdale Pioneers Museum, Toad Lane, Rochdale

13 of the Rochdale Pioneers
Thirteen of the original members of the
Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society
photographed in 1865.

The museum is managed on behalf of the co-operative movement
by the Co-operative College.

Statement of Purpose

The Rochdale Pioneers Museum exists to preserve the original store of the Rochdale Pioneers and to generate an understanding of the ideals and principles of the co-operative movement.

Key Aims

To preserve and maintain the store building and collections relating to the Rochdale Pioneers and the Co-operative movement in general.
To provide an educational experience for visitors that includes the origins and development of the Rochdale Pioneers Society in the context of 19th century Rochdale.
To promote an understanding of the motivation and dedication of the Rochdale Pioneers.
To communicate an understanding of the co-operative alternative and co-operative values and principles as defined by the Pioneers and their contribution and relevance to current times.