Merseyside Maritime Museum

Albert Dock
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 4AQ
England

Website

National Museums Liverpool

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

E-mail

Press

press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Maritime archives & library

maritime.archives@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

General

0151 478 4499

Education

0151 478 4788

Press

0151 478 4612

Fax

General

0151 478 4590

Press

0151 478 4777

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 Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Set sail and drop anchor for a fun day out at Merseyside Maritime Museum - about the seafaring importance of Liverpool as a gateway to the world. Look at Liverpool’s role during WWII, the merchant navy, the Titanic, Lusitania and the Forgotten Empress gallery. Don’t miss Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered - a permanent gallery tackling smuggling, tax evasion, forbidden weapons and endangered species!

Venue Type:

Museum, Ship or maritime heritage site

 Opening hours

Mon-Sun 1000-1700

Closed: 24 December, from 2pm
25, 26 December
1 January

 Admission charges

All events, tours, exhibitions and activities are FREE.

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Auditorium
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
 Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Induction loops in exhibition spaces
  • Induction loops in lecture theatres
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • 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
  • Library with public access
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Albert Dock
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 4AQ
England

Website

National Museums Liverpool

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

E-mail

Press

press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Maritime archives & library

maritime.archives@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

General

0151 478 4499

Education

0151 478 4788

Press

0151 478 4612

Fax

General

0151 478 4590

Press

0151 478 4777

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.

The museum's collections reflect the international importance of Liverpool as a gateway to the world, including the city's role in the transatlantic slave trade and emigration. The Maritime Archive and Library contains one of the finest collections of merchant shipping records in the UK.

Collection details

World Cultures, Weapons and War, Personalities, Maritime, Fine Art, Costume and Textiles, Archives, Land Transport, Social History

Key artists and exhibits

  • Titanic & Lusitania; Emigrants to the New World; ship models; activities; Battle of the Atlantic; Lifelines; merchant shipping; Piermaster's House; the Art of the Sea; Seized! Revenue and customs uncovered; temporary exhibitions

Collections services

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

Albert Dock
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 4AQ
England

Website

National Museums Liverpool

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

E-mail

Press

press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Maritime archives & library

maritime.archives@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

General

0151 478 4499

Education

0151 478 4788

Press

0151 478 4612

Fax

General

0151 478 4590

Press

0151 478 4777

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.

Seized! The Borders and Customs uncovered

1 July 2009 — 31 December 2012 *on now

When you drop anchor at Merseyside Maritime Museum don’t miss Seized! The Borders and Customs uncovered - a permanent gallery unveiling attempts at smuggling and tax evasion that have kept our Customs Officers on their toes over the years! The exhibition focuses on detective work, fighting crime, patrolling frontiers, catching criminals, undercover surveillance and an insight into the motives of the bad guys. Visitors can see items used for drugs smuggling such as carved African statues and garden gnomes, a chilling collection of smuggled weapons, and an emotive display of tourist souvenirs made out of endangered species.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • All ages

Albert Dock
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 4AQ
England

Website

National Museums Liverpool

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

E-mail

Press

press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Maritime archives & library

maritime.archives@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

General

0151 478 4499

Education

0151 478 4788

Press

0151 478 4612

Fax

General

0151 478 4590

Press

0151 478 4777

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.

Customs contraband

9 February 2012 *on now

Discover more about our contraband collections, from counterfeits to cannabis. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7048

Merseyside Maritime Museum

All Hands on Deck

11 February 2012

Ever wonder what a Fid is or why a ship is a she? All will be revealed in this fascinating hands-on session.

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=7159

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Sam's Musical Voyage

11 February 2012

A story following a small child who sails around the world. Join in the fun and play instruments from different countries

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • 0-4
  • Family friendly

When

1:30-2:30pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7552

Merseyside Maritime Museum

That Felt Good!

11 February 2012

Have fun making your own felt creation from real sheep's wool.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7092

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Grave Tales

12 February 2012

Parson Dodge will be lurking about the gallery. If you're lucky he may stop and tell you all about the age-old battle between smugglers and customs men. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Monsters of the Deep

12 February 2012

What could be hiding in the murky waters? Drop anchor and create your own nautical monster in this art and craft session.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7563

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Rummage

12 February 2012

Think you've got what it takes to be a customs officer? Come and search our ship to see if you can spot any signs of smuggling. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7084

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Marine Art

13 February 2012

Painting workshop inspired by our fabulous maritime paintings. All welcome, pick up a brush and have a go.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7564

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Sam's Musical Voyage

13 February 2012

A story following a small child who sails around the world. Join in the fun and play instruments from different countries

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • 0-4
  • Family friendly

When

1:30-2:30pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7552

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Marine Art

14 February 2012

Painting workshop inspired by our fabulous maritime paintings. All welcome, pick up a brush and have a go.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7564

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Mother Redcap

14 February 2012

The infamous Mother Redcap will captivate you with her tales about the dark and dangerous world of smuggling. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7136

Merseyside Maritime Museum

SOS - Save our Species

15 February 2012

Our demonstrators will explain how customs protect endangered species and help you make a souvenir to take away in this free creative workshop linked to the themes in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7098

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Titanic Crafts

15 February 2012

An afternoon of creative fun inspired by the world's most famous ship - Titanic.

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=7358

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Hands on with the Vikings

16 February 2012

Learn how the Vikings lived in this interactive session.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7550

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Lecture: Operation Postmaster

16 February 2012

David White will be talking about a cutting-out expedition in the best of the Nelsonian tradition but within the lifetime of most Liverpool Nautical Society members. Part of the Liverpool Nautical Society lecture series. With Q&A.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

12:30-1:30pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=6731

Merseyside Maritime Museum

SOS - Save our Species

16 February 2012

Our demonstrators will explain how customs protect endangered species and help you make a souvenir to take away in this free creative workshop linked to the themes in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7098

Customs contraband

17 February 2012

Discover more about our contraband collections, from counterfeits to cannabis. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7048

Saved by the bell

17 February 2012

A fun filled music workshop for all.

Suitable for

  • 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=7566

Merseyside Maritime Museum

All Aboard the Shackamaxon

18 February 2012

Step back in time and meet William Hollbeck, bosun aboard the Shackamaxon, as he gets ready to sail to New York.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7561

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Mobile Madness

18 February 2012

Create your own mobile to hang in your room, inspired by the plant and animal themed contraband items from the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7132

Saved by the bell

18 February 2012

A fun filled music workshop for all.

Suitable for

  • 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=7566

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Storytelling with Customs

19 February 2012

Stories of the dangerous world of smuggling and the endangered animals and plants that Customs Officers protect. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • 5-6
  • 0-4
  • 7-10

When

1-2pm

Merseyside Maritime Museum

The Leaving of Liverpool

19 February 2012

Meet our travellers and listen to their tales of hope and fear on the way to a new land.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1:30-2:30pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7562

Merseyside Maritime Museum

The Six Knot Challenge

19 February 2012

Are you smart enough to take the six-knot challenge? Find out with our nautical craftsman and expert knot-tyer.

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=7161

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Grave Tales

24 February 2012

Parson Dodge will be lurking about the gallery. If you're lucky he may stop and tell you all about the age-old battle between smugglers and customs men. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Merseyside Maritime Museum

All Hands on Deck

25 February 2012

Ever wonder what a Fid is or why a ship is a she? All will be revealed in this fascinating hands-on session.

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=7159

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Grave Tales

25 February 2012

Parson Dodge will be lurking about the gallery. If you're lucky he may stop and tell you all about the age-old battle between smugglers and customs men. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Performance: Titanic - Queen of the Ocean

25 February 2012

An original musical retelling of the Titanic story by The Mersey Riggers.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1:30-2:30pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7361

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Mother Redcap

26 February 2012

The infamous Mother Redcap will captivate you with her tales about the dark and dangerous world of smuggling. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7136

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Rummage

26 February 2012

Think you've got what it takes to be a customs officer? Come and search our ship to see if you can spot any signs of smuggling. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7084

Merseyside Maritime Museum

There Be Pirates

26 February 2012

A fun-filled pirate themed workshop for the whole family.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7568

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Mobile Madness

3 March 2012

Create your own mobile to hang in your room, inspired by the plant and animal themed contraband items from the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7132

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Tom the May's New Hero

3 March 2012

Find out about Tom the cabin boy and his adventures onboard the sailing ship The Lady May.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1:30-2:30pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7164

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Tom the May's New Hero

3 March 2012

Find out about Tom the cabin boy and his adventures onboard the sailing ship The Lady May.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1:30-2:30pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7164

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Rummage

4 March 2012

Think you've got what it takes to be a customs officer? Come and search our ship to see if you can spot any signs of smuggling. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7084

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Spotlight on the Titanic

4 March 2012

Our resident demonstrator reveals the facts and myths surrounding the sinking of the world famous Titanic.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1:25-2:25pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7352

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Titanic - The Night the Lights Went Out

4 March 2012

Emily Broughton Williams was sailing first class on the fateful maiden voyage of the Titanic with her companion Ruby. Hear her fascinating account of life on board and the horrors of the sinking.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1:30-2:30pm

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Historical Happenings: Pirates, Pills and Pustules

10 March 2012

Discover the gruesome side of maritime history - death and disease! But it's not all guts and gore, come along and learn about the traditional approaches of different cultures to finding remedies. A whole weekend of family events including performance, demonstrations, curator talks and craft workshops.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • 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=7571

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Historical Happenings: Pirates, Pills and Pustules

11 March 2012

Discover the gruesome side of maritime history - death and disease! But it's not all guts and gore, come along and learn about the traditional approaches of different cultures to finding remedies. A whole weekend of family events including performance, demonstrations, curator talks and craft workshops.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • 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=7571

Merseyside Maritime Museum

The Ocean Group and 'confrontation' with Indonesia

15 March 2012

Nick White will trace the inconveniences experienced by Blue Funnel during the last years of the Sukarno regime. He will also examine the strategies employed by the Ocean directorate in Liverpool to try to maintain trade with the archipelago during this period . Part of the Liverpool Nautical Society lecture series.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+

When

12:30-1:30pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7740

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Sam's Musical Voyage

17 March 2012

A story following a small child who sails around the world. Join in the fun and play instruments from different countries

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • 0-4
  • Family friendly

When

1:30-2:30pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7552

Merseyside Maritime Museum

SOS - Save our Species

17 March 2012

Our demonstrators will explain how customs protect endangered species and help you make a souvenir to take away in this free creative workshop linked to the themes in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7098

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Spotlight on the Titanic

17 March 2012

Our resident demonstrator reveals the facts and myths surrounding the sinking of the world famous Titanic.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • Any age

When

1:25-2:25pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7352

Merseyside Maritime Museum

All Hands on Deck

18 March 2012

Ever wonder what a Fid is or why a ship is a she? All will be revealed in this fascinating hands-on session.

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=7159

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Mother Redcap

18 March 2012

The infamous Mother Redcap will captivate you with her tales about the dark and dangerous world of smuggling. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7136

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Never at Sea - the Wrens Story

18 March 2012

Liverpool played an essential role in winning the Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War. Meet our Wren, May Hatton, who will tell you about the vital work carried out under the streets of the city.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1:30-2:30pm

Merseyside Maritime Museum

SOS - Save our Species

18 March 2012

Our demonstrators will explain how customs protect endangered species and help you make a souvenir to take away in this free creative workshop linked to the themes in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7098

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Model Magic Workshop

24 March 2012

Learn more about the endangered species that customs officers protect in this free drop-in workshop, where you can make your own animal sculpture using modelling clay. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7099

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Anything to Declare?

25 March 2012

Hear Val's tale of her first holiday abroad which ended in tears for one of her daughter's friends. The dangers of accidental smuggling are revealed. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly
  • 14-15
  • 16-17
  • 18+

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7100

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Titanic Crafts

25 March 2012

An afternoon of creative fun inspired by the world's most famous ship - Titanic.

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=7358

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Customs Cutters

31 March 2012

Make your own cutter in this workshop and find out about the fastest boats on the high seas. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7364

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Mother Redcap

31 March 2012

The infamous Mother Redcap will captivate you with her tales about the dark and dangerous world of smuggling. This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

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=7136

Merseyside Maritime Museum

The Daniel Adamson

19 April 2012

The Daniel Adamson is a significant historic vessel having been operated as a tug-tender with the capability to both perform towage duties as well as carrying passengers. She is one of only two tug-tenders surviving in the U.K. and the only steam powered survivor. Today's speaker Dan Cross is Chairman of the Daniel Adamson Preservation Society. Is part of the Liverpool Nautical Society lecture series

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+

When

12:30-1:30pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7741

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Talk: The Last Night of a Small Town

2 May 2012

It was historian Walter Lord in the film 'A Night to Remember' (1955) who described the sinking of the Titanic as 'the last night of a small town'. This lecture by John Welshman builds on this famous account to include first, second, and third class passengers women as well as men children as well as adults crew members as well as passengers and people from countries other than Britain and America. This talk is part of the Spring 2012 Public Lecture Series organised by Continuing Education (History) at the University of Liverpool and Merseyside Maritime Museum. With Q&A.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7743

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Talk: The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

9 May 2012

When the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine was formally inaugurated in 1899 it was the first of its kind in the world. In this lecture Professor David Molyneux of the LSTM tells the story of this pioneering institution in the context of empire and the challenge to understand and overcome tropical disease in the Edwardian era. This talk is part of the Spring 2012 Public Lecture Series organised by Continuing Education (History) at the University of Liverpool and Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7744

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Talk: Collecting West Africa

16 May 2012

In this lecture Zachary Kingdon, curator of African collections at World Museum, will discuss Ridyard's remarkable collecting operation on behalf of National Museums Liverpool and illustrate the significant extent to which his collecting operation, and his range of contacts along the Western coast of Africa, reflected the nature of empire.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7745

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Thomas Brocklebank - First Ten Years of his Seafaring Career

17 May 2012

Michael Brocklebank will give a brief talk on the vessels in which Thomas Brocklebank served and some of the ports he visited. Part of the Liverpool Nautical Society lecture series. Today's talk will also include the Liverpool Nautical Society Annual General Meeting. Includes Q&A.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+

When

12:30-1:30pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7742

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Talk: Dress in the age of Titanic

23 May 2012

When the Titanic set sail on 10 April 1912, on board were women for whom the wearing of fashionable, beautiful clothes was a way to signify their own status and that of their families. Pauline Rushton, curator of costumes and textiles, will guide us through the fashions worn by women and their significance in the elegant Edwardian era, including clothes worn by women in Liverpool in the period 1910-1914. This talk is part of the Spring 2012 Public Lecture Series organised by Continuing Education (History) at the University of Liverpool and Merseyside Maritime Museum. Includes Q&A.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7746

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Talk: The Titanic, the Boy Scouts and Edwardian youth

30 May 2012

Influenced by founder Lord Baden-Powell, scouting was coloured by ideas of chivalry, a love of nature born of folk craft and a frontier evocation of Empire and British nationalism. This lecture by social historian Dr Sam Pryke will explore the rise of the early scout movement and specifically how the Titanic was covered in the two Scout publications of the day: ‘The Scout' and ‘Headquarters Gazette'. This talk is part of the Spring 2012 Public Lecture Series organised by Continuing Education (History) at the University of Liverpool and Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7747

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Talk: Titanic ghosts - Spirits, Prophecies and Curses

13 June 2012

Did you know that news of the sinking of the Titanic was first communicated not by the telegraph but by the global network of spirit mediums, who received ethereal communications faster than radio waves? Includes Q&A.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children
  • 18+

When

1-2pm

Admission

Free drop-in event, no need to book

Website

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?venue=14&eventID=7748

Albert Dock
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 4AQ
England

Website

National Museums Liverpool

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

E-mail

Press

press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Maritime archives & library

maritime.archives@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

General

0151 478 4499

Education

0151 478 4788

Press

0151 478 4612

Fax

General

0151 478 4590

Press

0151 478 4777

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.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Digital and online resources

Cotton Pickin' Bugs!

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/exhibitions/cotton/game.asp

 Face to face resources

Faith and Diversity Workshop

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/learningevents.aspx?id=431

Work with artefacts from the Islam, Hindu, Buddhist, Judaic, Christian and Sikh religions, plus films from Liverpool places of worship.

How to obtain

There are 30 places available in each 1 hour session, which can be booked on Mondays – Fridays. To arrange, please contact the bookings administrator on 0151 478 4441 or via the booking request form at http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/bookingform.aspx?id=431

Family Workshops

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatsonnet/index.aspx?venue=3

Enjoy family workshops with a nautical theme - art, craft and hands-on. Join in between 13.00 and 16.00, for all visitors.

How to obtain

Free activities, just drop in. Call the museum on 0151 4784499 for more details.

House, Home and Washday

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/learningevents.aspx?id=282

Take the interactive guided tour of the 1940s Piermaster's House and find out about technology and lifestyles sixty years ago. Help us with the family washing in the washhouse.

How to obtain

There are 15 places available in each 1 hour session, which can be booked on Mondays – Fridays. To arrange, please contact the bookings administrator on 0151 478 4441 or via the booking request form at http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/bookingform.aspx?id=282

Second World War - The Piermaster's House

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/learningevents.aspx?id=459

Find out what it would have been like to live in the Piermaster's house during the Second World War. Look at the technology, furniture and clothes, and listen to stories of wartime living.

How to obtain

There are 15 places available in each 1 hour session, which can be booked on Mondays – Fridays. To arrange, please contact the bookings administrator on 0151 478 4441 or via the booking request form at http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/bookingform.aspx?id=459

Tour through Liverpool's History

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/learningevents.aspx?id=582

An interactive guided tour through the Magical History Tour exhibition. The tour uses costumes and props which hightlight the important periods of Liverpool's past.

How to obtain

There are 15 places available in each 50 minute session, which can be booked on Mondays – Fridays. To arrange, please contact the bookings administrator on 0151 478 4441 or via the booking request form at http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/bookingform.aspx?id=582

Tug Boat Tours

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/learningevents.aspx?id=581

Spend some time with our learning staff and the crew of museum's working tug Brocklebank. Find out about how she works and see what it is like to live aboard.
Pupils go aboard in small groups while the rest of the class follows a special Albert Dock trail.
Time aboard is about 40 minutes.

How to obtain

There are 30 places available in each 2 hour session, which takes place by request on Mondays. To arrange, please contact the bookings administrator on 0151 478 4441 or via the booking request form at http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/learning/bookingform.aspx?id=581

Albert Dock
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 4AQ
England

Website

National Museums Liverpool

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

E-mail

Press

press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Maritime archives & library

maritime.archives@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

Telephone

General

0151 478 4499

Education

0151 478 4788

Press

0151 478 4612

Fax

General

0151 478 4590

Press

0151 478 4777

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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