Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
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. This fantastic, free family day includes 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! Notes to editors: Major funders include the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is making a real difference to people and businesses in the Northwest. With €755 million to invest between 2007 and 2013, ERDF is enhancing the competitiveness of the region’s economy by supporting growth in enterprise and employment. ERDF in the Northwest is managed by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA).
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- Robin HarrisBarnsley, United Kingdom6 contributionsA great day!Another great day! With our final day in Liverpool we took a trip here and really enjoyed it! Admittedly however we did get bored towards the end, as some of the information is seemingly repeated from other museums. But for little kids this great. From bugs to trains there is something for everyone to wow at! Overall another great day!Visited July 2022Traveled with familyWritten December 17, 2022
- Paul WirralWallasey, United Kingdom72 contributionsModern Museum On The WaterfrontWe have visited a couple of times but the photos are from our visit to the John Lennon Exhibition. An expensive visit but the museum is a lovely, calm & tranquil space to spend some time... As well as educating you a little bit more lol.Visited May 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten December 29, 2022
- Chris BChelmsford, United Kingdom179 contributionsWorth a visit while on the frontLovely spacious museum, so much interesting stuff. The overhead railway display is brilliant, and the display of the old plan for the catholic cathedral is really well done. Cafe lovely too!!Visited January 2023Written January 15, 2023
- Mel SSwineshead, United Kingdom420 contributionsExcellent Museum full of great displays and interesting factsWe spent approximately 1 hour at the Liverpool Museum and it was free to enter. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit learning about Liverpool History which is immense. Great displays and loads of interesting facts. A must see when visiting Liverpool.Visited January 2023Written January 31, 2023
- Michael AChester, United Kingdom4 contributionsFantastic day outHad a family trip to Liverpool over the Christmas holiday and was recommended the museum of Liverpool. As a family with young children we had a great time here with a lot to look at and do with staff that really know about Liverpool. Had such a good time we are planning to visit again.Visited December 2022Traveled with familyWritten February 8, 2023
- ammara javRomford, United Kingdom149 contributionsHistory and culture of LiverpoolA modern museum building with a lot of exhibits. The museum explores the history and culture of Liverpool and its people, including the city's contribution to music, sport, and politics. The museum also features interactive displays, oral histories, and multimedia installations that bring the city's history to life. The museum also has a café and a decent size gift shop, and admission is free.Visited January 2023Traveled soloWritten February 21, 2023
- Tasha E38 contributionsExcellent museum experienceThis is a free museum, which offers visitors the chance to make a ‘recommended donation’ of £5. It is well worth donating to - there is plenty to see here. Travel through time in Liverpool/the Merseyside area and indulge particularly on the top floor in its rich pop culture. Bathrooms on bottom and top floor - always a bonus.Visited February 2023Traveled with familyWritten February 22, 2023
- Jjt1 contributionGreat placeMuseum was great. Sat down to have some lunch in the cafe which was also great. Wanted to do some work on my laptop but the Wi-Fi didn’t work in the cafe area on my laptop or phone. It worked on my phone elsewhere in the museum.Visited March 2023Traveled with familyWritten March 3, 2023
- Timtom124Manchester, United Kingdom395 contributionsWorth a trip and free!It’s worth a trip to if your in Liverpool and have some time to spare, lots of interesting information provided and it’s free so why wouldn’t you. Only downside is the activities for children are mostly broken which is disappointing but that said from an adult perspective (I.e. it’s doubtful you will play with the activities) it shouldn’t affect your visit. Large cafe downstairs which is reasonable and a nice little shop selling all the Liverpool themes you could imagine (Beatles, LFC etc) Plus you get the great views of Albert dockVisited April 2023Traveled with familyWritten April 2, 2023
- Cath_Mike_1142 contributionsBest experience ever - give yourself timeWhat an incredible museum and we did not give ourselves enough time. This needed a full day to take it all in. There is a great Beatles, music, movie and sporting section top floor. The transportation section was great as was the early time of Liverpool. Again, no cost! If we are able to return to Liverpool, we will revisit for sure.That's great to hear, thank you for leaving a lovely review of our museum. We agree, there is so much to see and do and plenty of stories and videos to access on our website too if you are missing us. Hopefully its not too long until we welcome you back!Written June 1, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2023Written May 22, 2023
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shaz3004
Kirkcaldy, UK157 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Visited this on a city break very informative and lots of food for thought. We did all 3 floors of the museum and very covid safe lots of sanitiser and staff/visitors all wearing masks. I would recommend visiting here gives you a real insight into liverpool and the people.
Written September 23, 2020
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Warren A
219 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I had no idea about so much of Liverpool’s history so it was nice to have this lovely new modern building on the waterfront to browse around and find out! No idea about the overhead train cars, the rich Chinese culture there and just how extensive the docks are! So many things to see and do there it definitely more than fills a morning. Good prices in the shop too I got a lovely pair of gents driving gloves and my partner a really nice set of earrings. Not standard museum shop purchases! It’s free entry and the Beatles statue is just outside (and was probably busier lol) .. so I can recommend it
Written February 6, 2020
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JudithWoj44
Greater London, UK42 contributions
Mar 2020
We were lucky as it was the first Sunday in the month and a live band was performing Liverpool songs and sea shanties in the foyer. This added an extra dimension of interest to our visit and seemed to appeal to visitors of all ages.
The museum was very comprehensive in telling th history of the city through the ages. It was well laid out and well signed.
The museum was very comprehensive in telling th history of the city through the ages. It was well laid out and well signed.
Written March 7, 2020
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Definitely5th
Lytham St Anne's, UK87 contributions
Feb 2020
Right on the waterfront, this museum is well worth visiting either for an hour or two or even a full day!
Exhibits well laid out with lots of information presented in various formats.
We particularly enjoyed the audio visual presentation on wartime Liverpool told by local residents from that time and the role of Liverpool and its people in the fight for proper housing and workers rights
Recommended without hesitation...as with the whole of this fascinating and friendly city!
Exhibits well laid out with lots of information presented in various formats.
We particularly enjoyed the audio visual presentation on wartime Liverpool told by local residents from that time and the role of Liverpool and its people in the fight for proper housing and workers rights
Recommended without hesitation...as with the whole of this fascinating and friendly city!
Written February 28, 2020
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Laws W
Bedford, UK120 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Well well, hard to put a comment on this one!
I haven’t visited for a few years now, coming in windy rainy weather was worth it of course, but I think this place needs major improvements.
Firstly, nice stunning building on the docks. Gift shop, cafe and ground floor area, amusing bit of entertainment.
However, viewing the gallery and different parts, I couldn’t believe how much there was to see, history of the city and Merseyside, ancient parts very interesting and different.
I think this museum has achieved a lot over the time, brilliant models and scenery.
Definitely worth the afternoon.
Biggest disappointment about the visit, tried to a decent coffee, very limited on choice for the hot food. I think the staff here need better training. As when we ordered, lady on till didn’t seem great on communication, definitely need to sort that out.
May be return soon...
I haven’t visited for a few years now, coming in windy rainy weather was worth it of course, but I think this place needs major improvements.
Firstly, nice stunning building on the docks. Gift shop, cafe and ground floor area, amusing bit of entertainment.
However, viewing the gallery and different parts, I couldn’t believe how much there was to see, history of the city and Merseyside, ancient parts very interesting and different.
I think this museum has achieved a lot over the time, brilliant models and scenery.
Definitely worth the afternoon.
Biggest disappointment about the visit, tried to a decent coffee, very limited on choice for the hot food. I think the staff here need better training. As when we ordered, lady on till didn’t seem great on communication, definitely need to sort that out.
May be return soon...
Written February 24, 2020
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Bwlch-y-Groes
Pontypridd, UK4 contributions
Feb 2020
I'd wanted to visit the MoL for a number of years and it didn't disappoint. It tells the story of one of the UK's great cities from a social and cultural perspective and includes some fascinating exhibits. Highlights were Lion, the Liverpool Overhead Railway carriage, and the enormous detailed model of Lutyens' design for Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral that was never built
Written February 15, 2020
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Tony G
Milton Keynes, UK563 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
This is a modern museum and all the better for that. The exterior is a striking design on the waterfront and I was most impressed by the curving stairs that ‘spiralled’ their way from floor to floor in the centre of the building. Inside there are various groups of exhibits including a ‘timeline’ from prehistoric times to the present day which was most informative. I particularly enjoyed the industrial section on the ground floor showing the history of the river, docks, canals and overhead railway amongst other things. There was also an exhibit called “Liverpool on wheels” (until 1 November 2020) displaying all sorts of transport with local links such as bicycles, cars, commercial vehicles and many more. A great museum and well worth visiting.
Written March 4, 2020
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Saffydaffy
Southampton, UK267 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We paid a visit and didn’t realise it was free until we got there. Interesting museum but the only downside was that a lot of the interactive exhibits were broken or not on. There was a general air of them being uncared for. For example, lights or audio not working, notes broken bits missing. These are the things that children love to look at. 3 floors of exhibits about local history from historic to contemporary.
I’m sure a lot of people don’t pay although they ask for a £5 donation. Maybe if there was a small fee, they may upkeep the exhibits better?
I’m sure a lot of people don’t pay although they ask for a £5 donation. Maybe if there was a small fee, they may upkeep the exhibits better?
Written February 23, 2020
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JacinthaWH
Dublin, Ireland34 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Lovely museum, really liked Liverpool through the age's. Well presented and thought provoking exhibitions. Really liked listening to the people's stories and memories. Also enjoyed the story of the Jewish family butchers' shop , the reconstruction of the facade was carefully and beautiful presented. Loved the car exhibition also. Well worth a visit.
Written February 28, 2020
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Steph L
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Business
I just want to say wow. I am a 1:1 for a child at a school and contacted the museum to book in for the little Liverpool Exhibit as they couldn’t access what the rest of the class where doing and they were very happy to help, giving me lots of information and put tickets aside. When we arrived at the museum the tickets were waiting and the gentleman at the exhibit knew that we were coming, knew that the child had autism and made a Conscious effort to make them feel welcome, he even said that he was a special guest and brought the person I had booked with over just to say hello and make sure we were okay. He caught up with us after just to make sure everything was okay. The man in the exhibit made sure we were comfortable and showed us how things worked giving us warning of when things could change, so we could let the child know in advance. I honestly can not praise the museum staff enough for how welcoming and understanding they were and there disabled toilets were absolutely brilliant, and very well equipped. 110% recommend this museum for anyone but specially those with children with ASD or disabilities absolutely brilliant!
Written March 9, 2022
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Dollyblueblue
Merseyside, UK1 contribution
Is the museum of Liverpool open on Monday 16th October 2023
Yasmin A
Manchester, UK54 contributions
No the museum is open Tuesday to Saturday. It is open on Mondays only on Bank Holidays.
Gail G
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK24 contributions
Can you hire mobility scooters at the museum??
BonnieBunny
Edinburgh, UK228 contributions
The museum reception has two wheelchairs available. Shopmobility are located in Liverpool one shopping centre which is 15 minutes walk away.
FalkirkBairnsx4
Falkirk, UK33 contributions
Is entry to Terracotta Army strictly tickets in advance - or are there some tickets available for walk up entry on day. Hoping to travel from Scotland next weekend but no tickets available for any weekends ?
Road-Maven
Oxford, CT694 contributions
at World museum not Liverpool museum we didn't go so not sure if you can get in
FalkirkBairnsx4
Falkirk, UK33 contributions
Is entry to Terracotta Army strictly tickets in advance - or are there some tickets available for walk up entry on day. Hoping to travel from Scotland next weekend but no tickets available for any weekends ?
Mr_mojo_risenuk
Adelaide, Australia38 contributions
I don’t think they are at the Museum of Liverpool, I believe they are at the World Museum. The bus tour guide suggested that you can’t usually buy tickets on he door.
Is there any thing else to see about billy fury other than his statue.i have always wanted to see this and will be visiting in April for my 70th.
54321mum
Coventry, UK10 contributions
There is a lecturn in Billy's memory in the Anglican Catherderal. If it is not on show ask to see it
scottishlady714
Blackpool, UK2,935 contributions
how far to walk between museum of Liverpool maritime museum and albert dockis it hard walkin with stick
savvysolo
Toronto, Canada370 contributions
Cobbled stones may be a problem, and wind. They are all close together... and may be a case of taking it slowly. The longest walk would be coming in from the entrance. The parking lot is far... Perhaps if drop-off is possible at closer proximity that might help... I would contact the facilities directly and see what they can advise.
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