Heritage and culture

Deaf Museum

Discover Deaf history, culture and heritage at the Deaf Museum in Manchester.

Heritage and culture

The Deaf Museum

The Deaf Museum preserves, celebrates and shares the history, culture and achievements of Deaf people in the UK.

Based at Manchester Deaf Centre, the Museum cares for a national collection of artefacts, photographs, artworks and archives reflecting Deaf life, identity and British Sign Language across generations.

The Deaf Museum forms part of the British Deaf Association’s national heritage programme. It is not a regional office and does not provide frontline services; its role is cultural, educational and historical.

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Explore and contact the Museum

Plan a visit, enquire about a group tour or learn more about the Museum and its work.

Plan your visit

Find visitor information, opening updates and practical details to help you prepare for your visit to the Deaf Museum.

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Tours and group visits

Contact the Museum to enquire about group visits, guided tours, talks or other ways to explore the collection and its stories.

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About the Deaf Museum

Discover more about the Museum’s purpose, its national collection and the work to safeguard Deaf history and heritage for future generations.

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Find contact information for a BDA regional office or the London Head Office.

Discover and support Deaf heritage

Visit the Deaf Museum website to plan your visit, explore its work and find out how you can support the preservation of Deaf history.

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