Rochdale Pioneers Museum
Original brick building and 2012 extension | |
| Established | 1931 |
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| Location | 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale, OL12 0NU |
| Coordinates | 53°37′07″N 2°09′34″W / 53.6187°N 2.15943°W |
| Type | Collection (museum), Heritage centre |
| Website | https://www.co-operativeheritage.coop/ |
The Rochdale Pioneers Museum is housed in the building where the Rochdale Equitable Pioneers Society started trading on 21 December 1844. The museum is regarded as the birthplace of the modern co-operative movement. It is located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England.
The museum includes a recreation of the original shop, containing its rudimentary furniture, scales, items that were sold at the store, etc. Moreover, the museum transmits the influence of the co-operative movement on issues such as women's rights, poverty, education, fair trade and social reform. The museum is owned and run by the Co-operative Heritage Trust.