Friends of the Museum

The Friends are a group of people who, as well as being interested in co-operation, enjoy meeting people. They spend a few Saturdays a year working at the Museum, talking to visitors about the history of the co-operative movement and hearing experiences of co-operation from other places.

When new Friends join, they are invited along to a ‘familiarisation day’, when they get to know the Museum and its story – though any Friend will cheerfully report that the learning never stops.

The Friends meet at least twice a year at the Museum. They also have an annual day trip, either to visit another Museum or a site of co-operative interest.

Join the Friends

If you would like to become a Friend of the Rochdale Pioneers Museum, please send an email to the Museum Wardens. They will be happy to provide further details.