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Our popular award winning museum uses Rochdale's unique collections to show how local people and events made their impact on the area and the world.
Full of fun activities for the kids, fascinating facts for adults and, for the not so young a chance to share some cherished memories! Come and discover Rochdale's past and, perhaps, help shape its future.
If you want to find out more about any of the stories you have seen in the museum you can visit Local Studies.
If you have been inspired by a story or a particular object you can contact the team at the Arts & Heritage Resource Centre to find out more.
To receive the latest brochure download or contact Touchstones Rochdale.
Directions to Touchstones Rochdale
Free admission
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday and Bank Holidays 12noon-4.30pm
Local Studies is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Access
Touchstones Rochdale is fully accessible to people with disabilities with limited disabled parking bays outside.
The Centre is close to town centre pay and display car parks (nearest: Rochdale Town Hall). It is approximately 2 minutes from Rochdale Bus Station served by all local bus routes and 10 minutes from Rochdale Train Station. Cycle parking is provided nearby to the front of the Town Hall.
