The PHM began life in 1975 as the National Museum of Labour History, showcasing a collection of historical campaign materials about the rights of working people, hoarded by the Trade Union Labour and Co-operative History Society.

PHM 于 1975 年作为国家劳动历史博物馆开始生活，展示了一系列关于劳动人民权利的历史运动材料，由工会劳工和合作社历史协会收藏。