World Museum

William Brown Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 8EN
England

Website

World Museum Liverpool

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml

E-mail

Press

press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

General information

0151 478 4393

Press

0151 478 4612

Fax

Education

0151 478 4788

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exterior of World Museum Liverpool
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World Museum is one of the UK's finest multi-disciplinary museums. It is the largest and oldest of the National Museums Liverpool, founded in 1851 when the 13th Earl of Derby left his substantial natural history collection to the city. The museum has now doubled in size with new, exciting exhibits and attraction.

Venue Type:

Museum, Science centre

 Opening hours

Daily 10am-5pm
Closed: 24 December, from 2pm.
25, 26 December
1 January

 Admission charges

Free for all, including the Planetarium.

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Induction loops in lecture theatres
  • Large print information and/or interpretation
  • Touch exhibits
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Primary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Academic publications and resources available
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Loan service
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students

William Brown Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 8EN
England

Website

World Museum Liverpool

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml

E-mail

Press

press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

General information

0151 478 4393

Press

0151 478 4612

Fax

Education

0151 478 4788

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Its collections are world-wide in scope, and world-class in quality. They cover archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. The popular Planetarium is now free to all.

Collection details

Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Personalities, Science and Technology, World Cultures

Key artists and exhibits

  • Planetarium; Dinosaurs; Aquarium; Greeks; Romans; Egyptians; Mummies; Space; Archaeology

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

William Brown Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 8EN
England

Website

World Museum Liverpool

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml

E-mail

Press

press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

General information

0151 478 4393

Press

0151 478 4612

Fax

Education

0151 478 4788

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.
Three children look afriad at the mouth of a dinosaur

Age of the Dinosaur

22 October 2011 — 15 April 2012 *on now

The dinosaurs are coming... hear them roar!

Get ready to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods in this major exhibition created by the Natural History Museum. Meet six life-like animatronic dinosaurs, see fascinating fossils and even some real dinosaur poo.

Travel back in time and discover what life was like more than 65 million years ago for the creatures that inhabited the planet. This is the first time the dinosaurs have ventured out of London, so don't miss the chance to see them up close!

Suitable for

  • 5-6
  • 7-10
  • 11-13
  • 14-15
  • 16-17
  • 18+

Admission

£6 full price ticket.
£3 concessions (children, students, adults in receipt of benefits and/or pension).
£14 family ticket (up to six people - two adults maximum).
Free entry for children under five (must be pre-booked).
Free entry for National Museums Liverpool members (must be pre-booked).

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/dinosaurs

William Brown Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 8EN
England

Website

World Museum Liverpool

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml

E-mail

Press

press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

General information

0151 478 4393

Press

0151 478 4612

Fax

Education

0151 478 4788

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

11 February 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

12 February 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Creepy Crawly Tours

14 February 2012

This tour goes behind the scenes to our entomology department, which houses about 700,000 specimens. Take a closer look at butterflies, bees, bugs, beetles and much more! Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Collect a free ticket from the information desk on the day

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7928

World Museum Liverpool

Creepy Crawly Tours

15 February 2012

This tour goes behind the scenes to our entomology department, which houses about 700,000 specimens. Take a closer look at butterflies, bees, bugs, beetles and much more! Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Collect a free ticket from the information desk on the day

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7928

World Museum Liverpool

Creepy Crawly Tours

16 February 2012

This tour goes behind the scenes to our entomology department, which houses about 700,000 specimens. Take a closer look at butterflies, bees, bugs, beetles and much more! Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Collect a free ticket from the information desk on the day

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7928

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

18 February 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

19 February 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

25 February 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

26 February 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

3 March 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

4 March 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

11 March 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

17 March 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

'Everything Dinosaur' weekend

17 March 2012

Come along and enjoy interactive, family-themed presentations in the Treasure House Theatre. Highlights include 'Disgusting Dinosaur Digestion' and 'T. rex versus Spinosaurs - Battle of the Giant Killers'! There will also be fun dinosaur activities such as making a plaster cast of a dinosaur footprint, a dinosaur dig, dinosaur badge-making and more.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

11am-12pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6692

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

18 March 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

'Everything Dinosaur' weekend

18 March 2012

Come along and enjoy interactive, family-themed presentations in the Treasure House Theatre. Highlights include 'Disgusting Dinosaur Digestion' and 'T. rex versus Spinosaurs - Battle of the Giant Killers'! There will also be fun dinosaur activities such as making a plaster cast of a dinosaur footprint, a dinosaur dig, dinosaur badge-making and more.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

11am-12pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6692

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

24 March 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

25 March 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

31 March 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

1 April 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Creepy Crawly Tours

3 April 2012

This tour goes behind the scenes to our entomology department, which houses about 700,000 specimens. Take a closer look at butterflies, bees, bugs, beetles and much more! Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Collect a free ticket from the information desk on the day

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7928

World Museum Liverpool

Creepy Crawly Tours

4 April 2012

This tour goes behind the scenes to our entomology department, which houses about 700,000 specimens. Take a closer look at butterflies, bees, bugs, beetles and much more! Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Collect a free ticket from the information desk on the day

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7928

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

7 April 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

8 April 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Creepy Crawly Tours

10 April 2012

This tour goes behind the scenes to our entomology department, which houses about 700,000 specimens. Take a closer look at butterflies, bees, bugs, beetles and much more! Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Collect a free ticket from the information desk on the day

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7928

World Museum Liverpool

Creepy Crawly Tours

11 April 2012

This tour goes behind the scenes to our entomology department, which houses about 700,000 specimens. Take a closer look at butterflies, bees, bugs, beetles and much more! Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Collect a free ticket from the information desk on the day

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7928

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

14 April 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

World Museum Liverpool

Dino Jolly Trolley: Crafts for Kids

15 April 2012

Take part in our fun volunteer-led dino-crafting activities.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6958

Rock pool encounters

7 December 2012

Visit the aquarium and our expert aquarists will take you on an exploration to meet some of the animals found in British rockpool habitats. Using some of the latest technology you can have a close encounter with live sea creatures such as Hermit Crabs, Anemones and Starfish.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10-11am

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7416

Rock pool encounters

28 December 2012

Visit the aquarium and our expert aquarists will take you on an exploration to meet some of the animals found in British rockpool habitats. Using some of the latest technology you can have a close encounter with live sea creatures such as Hermit Crabs, Anemones and Starfish.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10-11am

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7416

William Brown Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 8EN
England

Website

World Museum Liverpool

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml

E-mail

Press

press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

General information

0151 478 4393

Press

0151 478 4612

Fax

Education

0151 478 4788

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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