Museum of Liverpool
Pier Head
Liverpool Waterfront
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 1DG
England
Website
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/
sam.vaux@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Telephone
0151 478 4545
The stunning new Museum of Liverpool is the world’s first national museum devoted to the history of a regional city, demonstrating Liverpool’s unique contribution to the world. Showcasing popular culture while tackling social, historical and contemporary issues, it is a fantastic, free family day out and an exceptional learning and community resource.
Exhibits include the stage where John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met, Ben Johnson’s Liverpool Cityscape, a life-size Liverbird, the first Ford Anglia from Ford’s Halewood production line and Chris Boardman’s famous Lotus sport bike. Don’t miss the 360º immersive films about football and The Beatles!
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
Cloakroom - Coin-operated lockers are available on the ground floor (please bring a £1 coin, which will be returned after use). We ask that visitors avoid bringing large bags into the museum.
Buggy park - Prams and pushchairs can be left on the ground floor.
Shop - There is a shop on the ground floor, with a wide selection of souvenirs and gifts including books, postcards and posters.
Café - There is a café on the ground floor which serves a selection of hot and cold food and drinks. A children's menu and bottle warming facilities are available.
Free wifi - Available in the café.
Picnic area - There is lots of outdoor seating at the Pier Head nearby, where visitors can eat a picnic on a nice day. Please dispose of rubbish responsibly.
Ticketed experiences - All of our activities and events are free but some of them have a limited capacity, including the Little Liverpool gallery, the Kicking and Screaming football show and The Beatles show. Pick up your tickets from the information desk on the ground floor on the day of your visit.
Group bookings - If you would like to book a self-guided visit from September 2011 please either complete the education enquiry form on this website or ring our group bookings team on 0151 478 4788. Further information for teachers is on the Learning page.
shooting of any kind should contact our press department using this form.
Prayer room - A prayer room on the first floor will be available when the second phase of the museum opens towards the end of 2011.
There are six blue badge parking spaces directly opposite the museum entrance, by the Great Western Railway building. These are about 30 metres from the entrance.
In the museum
The main entrance is flat, there are automatic doors and there are lifts to all floors.
Accessible toilets are available on all floors.
Wheelchairs are available to borrow, please ask at the information desk.
Look out for the induction loop symbol across the museum.
British Sign Language interpretation and subtitles are available for most films.
Cloakroom lockers and keyrings are labelled in Braille.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Collection details
Costume and Textiles, Industry, Land Transport, Medicine, Music, Personalities, Social History, Sport, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War, Film and Media, Performing Arts
Key artists and exhibits
- Ford Anglia; Codman's Punch & Judy; jukebox; original terrace from The Kop; costumes; battle gallery; Brookside; King's Regiment; recreation of 1930s cinema
Archaeology
Do you have an object that you would like to know more about? Come and ask a curator about it! The opinion service is available on the first and third Wednesday afternoon of every month. The first Wednesday of every month is for social history objects and on the third Wednesday of the month we focus on archaeological objects. This includes the Portable Antiquities Scheme - a national scheme to encourage the reporting of archaeological objects found by members of the public. You can bring your finds to the Museum of Liverpool to report them.
Booking essential - contact 0151 478 4063
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Finds Fridays
See some of the latest archaeological finds from Merseyside, meet one of the museum’s archaeologists and learn about the excavations which have been happening recently.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
11-11:45am
Admission
Free
Visitor Host Talks
A spotlight talk on some of the highlights that the museum’s visitor hosts have from the collections.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-1:30pm
Admission
Free
Curator talks
Join one of the museum’s curators for an insightful talk on the collections.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
11am-12pm
Admission
Free
Time Quest: Archaeology Rocks!
Hands-on archaeology and tours of the timeline of Liverpool history
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-2:30pm
Admission
Free
Viking myths!
Hear some magical myths in the spectacular story tent!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
3-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Archaeology Arts and Crafts
Make a Roman Shield or a mini Viking Boat!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Merseystyle Exhibition Tour
Tour looking at The Caravan Gallery’s photographic exhibition, Merseystyle which explores the everyday multiple identities of Liverpool and Wirral.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
11am-12pm
Admission
Free
Family friendly tour
Join this fun tour for a look at the hands-on aspects of the museum.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-1:30pm
Admission
Free
Family friendly tour
Join this fun tour for a look at the hands-on aspects of the museum.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11-11:30am
Admission
Free
Archaeology
Do you have an object that you would like to know more about? Come and ask a curator about it! The opinion service is available on the first and third Wednesday afternoon of every month. The first Wednesday of every month is for social history objects and on the third Wednesday of the month we focus on archaeological objects. This includes the Portable Antiquities Scheme - a national scheme to encourage the reporting of archaeological objects found by members of the public. You can bring your finds to the Museum of Liverpool to report them.
Booking essential - contact 0151 478 4063
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Furness Community Orchestra come to Liverpool!
Furness Music Centre is a community music centre based in the Furness Peninsula in South Cumbria. They are visiting Museum of Liverpool and will be playing an eclectic set of songs for everyone to enjoy.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
When
11am-12pm
Admission
Free
Visitor Host Talks
A spotlight talk on some of the highlights that the museum’s visitor hosts have from the collections.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-1:30pm
Admission
Free
Museum of Liverpool Highlights
Enjoy a short tour picking out some of the interesting highlights of the Museum.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
2-2:30pm
Admission
Free
Timeline Tours
Explore the timeline with hand-on access to collections!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
3-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Time Quest: Archaeology Rocks!
Hands-on archaeology and tours of the timeline of Liverpool history
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1:30-2:30pm
Admission
Free
Viking myths!
Hear some magical myths in the spectacular story tent!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
3-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Archaeology Arts and Crafts
Make a Roman Shield or a mini Viking Boat!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Museum of Liverpool Highlights
Enjoy a short tour picking out some of the interesting highlights of the Museum.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
2-2:30pm
Admission
Free
Family friendly tour
Join this fun tour for a look at the hands-on aspects of the museum.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11-11:30am
Admission
Free
Family friendly tour
Join this fun tour for a look at the hands-on aspects of the museum.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-1:30pm
Admission
Free
Timeline Tours
Explore the timeline with hand-on access to collections!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
3-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Archaeology Arts and Crafts
Make a Roman Shield or a mini Viking Boat!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Schools out Archaeology!
Take part in an afternoon of archaeology and fun activities!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11am-1pm
Admission
Free
Visitor Host Talks
A spotlight talk on some of the highlights that the museum’s visitor hosts have from the collections.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-1:30pm
Admission
Free
Schools out Archaeology!
Take part in an afternoon of archaeology and fun activities!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Free
Archaeology Arts and Crafts
Make a Roman Shield or a mini Viking Boat!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Time Quest: Archaeology Rocks!
Hands-on archaeology and tours of the timeline of Liverpool history
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1:30-2:30pm
Admission
Free
Viking myths!
Hear some magical myths in the spectacular story tent!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
3-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Archaeology Arts and Crafts
Make a Roman Shield or a mini Viking Boat!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Family friendly tour
Join this fun tour for a look at the hands-on aspects of the museum.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11-11:30am
Admission
Free
Family friendly tour
Join this fun tour for a look at the hands-on aspects of the museum.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-1:30pm
Admission
Free
Remember When?
Enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane and share your memories with a different theme every month.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
3-4pm
Admission
Free
Visitor Host Talks
A spotlight talk on some of the highlights that the museum’s visitor hosts have from the collections.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-1:30pm
Admission
Free
Museum Make and Learn
Hands on craft session - make great stuff inspired by Hornby
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Tiny Liverpool
A parent and baby morning in Little Liverpool especially for babies and toddlers. Meet other parents and take part story, singing and play sessions!
Collect a free ticket on the day
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-10:45am
Admission
Free
Museum Make and Learn
Hands on craft session - make great stuff inspired by Hornby
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Meccano Comes Home
The museum is celebrating 150 years since the birth of Frank Hornby in 2013. Be inspired by our incredible Meccano models non display and build your own. Would be inventors welcome! Each event will culminate in a Meccano team challenge at 3.30pm!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Family friendly tour
Join this fun tour for a look at the hands-on aspects of the museum.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11-11:30am
Admission
Free
Meccano Comes Home
The museum is celebrating 150 years since the birth of Frank Hornby in 2013. Be inspired by our incredible Meccano models non display and build your own. Would be inventors welcome! Each event will culminate in a Meccano team challenge at 3.30pm!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Museum Make and Learn
Hands on craft session - make great stuff inspired by Hornby
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Museum Make and Learn
Hands on craft session - make great stuff inspired by Hornby
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Tiny Liverpool
A parent and baby morning in Little Liverpool especially for babies and toddlers. Meet other parents and take part story, singing and play sessions!
Collect a free ticket on the day
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-10:45am
Admission
Free
Museum Make and Learn
Hands on craft session - make great stuff inspired by Hornby
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Meccano Comes Home
The museum is celebrating 150 years since the birth of Frank Hornby in 2013. Be inspired by our incredible Meccano models non display and build your own. Would be inventors welcome! Each event will culminate in a Meccano team challenge at 3.30pm!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Family friendly tour
Join this fun tour for a look at the hands-on aspects of the museum.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11-11:30am
Admission
Free
Meccano Comes Home
The museum is celebrating 150 years since the birth of Frank Hornby in 2013. Be inspired by our incredible Meccano models non display and build your own. Would be inventors welcome! Each event will culminate in a Meccano team challenge at 3.30pm!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Museum Make and Learn
Hands on craft session - make great stuff inspired by Hornby
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Museum Make and Learn
Hands on craft session - make great stuff inspired by Hornby
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Tiny Liverpool
A parent and baby morning in Little Liverpool especially for babies and toddlers. Meet other parents and take part story, singing and play sessions!
Collect a free ticket on the day
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-10:45am
Admission
Free
Tiny Liverpool
A parent and baby morning in Little Liverpool especially for babies and toddlers. Meet other parents and take part story, singing and play sessions!
Collect a free ticket on the day
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-10:45am
Admission
Free
Museum Make and Learn
Hands on craft session - make great stuff inspired by Hornby
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Sing and dance in Little Liverpool!
Little Liverpool is a hands-on gallery for children which is open seven days a week. In these special music sessions as part of Liverpool's Music Festival everyone joins in and has a go at making music with instruments.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
Free
Meccano Comes Home
The museum is celebrating 150 years since the birth of Frank Hornby in 2013. Be inspired by our incredible Meccano models non display and build your own. Would be inventors welcome! Each event will culminate in a Meccano team challenge at 3.30pm!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Museum Make and Learn
Hands on craft session - make great stuff inspired by Hornby
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Museum Make and Learn
Hands on craft session - make great stuff inspired by Hornby
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Sunday Crafternoon: Musical Make and Shake
Make a musical instrument and shake along to a Liverpool song. Crafts finish at 3.30pm for a final performance in the Museum's Atrium!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Meccano Comes Home
The museum is celebrating 150 years since the birth of Frank Hornby in 2013. Be inspired by our incredible Meccano models non display and build your own. Would be inventors welcome! Each event will culminate in a Meccano team challenge at 3.30pm!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Meccano Comes Home
The museum is celebrating 150 years since the birth of Frank Hornby in 2013. Be inspired by our incredible Meccano models non display and build your own. Would be inventors welcome! Each event will culminate in a Meccano team challenge at 3.30pm!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2-4pm
Admission
Free
Frank Hornby 150
Frank Hornby was the founder in Liverpool of Meccano Ltd, Dinky toys and Hornby Model Railways, groundbreaking toys which have inspired engineers and inventors for generations and Museum of Liverpool is marking 150 years since the birth of Frank Hornby. From 28-30 August the museum will welcome Merseyside Model Railway Society, North West Meccano Guild and more to the museum who will be showing models and doing exciting demonstrations. There will be talks, building and lots of fun for all the family!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
Free
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