Museum of Liverpool

What are the highlights of the Museum of Liverpool?

The Museum of Liverpool provides an unparalleled insight into every aspect of the city’s rich and cultural history, from Mesolithic artefacts in the archaeological collection to spectacular pop culture memorabilia in The Beatles collections. There are galleries to browse, screenings to watch, exhibits to interact with and over 6,000 objects to see.

With so much to see and do, you might worry you won’t get to see it all. If that’s the case, be sure to prioritise visiting the Land Transport Collection. This impressive section displays more than 200 vehicles, including the famous Liverpool Overhead Railway.

Other highlights include the museum’s own life-size Liver bird, the breathtaking Ben Johnson’s Liverpool Cityscape, plus the Skylight Gallery on the top floor. This is where you’ll find the People’s Republic gallery and the huge window with a spectacular view of the city’s 3 Graces – once crowned the UK ‘Best Window with a View’.

What is there for kids and families to do at the Museum of Liverpool?

The Museum of Liverpool is a fantastic place to head for a fun-filled family day out. There’s plenty to keep kids (and adults) of all ages amused, thanks to the museum’s captivating displays and interactive exhibits that are both entertaining, educational and accessible for all who visit – not to mention the specific child-friendly areas.

The Little Liverpool gallery is a brilliant, hands-on fantasy world for children under the age of 6, where they can create their own little city, make a splash at Liverpuddles and experience the multi-sensory Liver bird’s nest. ‘When I was little’ is a special activity for children aged 3 to 7 to enjoy with their grandparents or older family member, where they can explore the museum, complete activities and share memories together. There’s also a downloadable PDF of the Liver bird trail for little ones to follow around the museum in search of the iconic birds.

Good to know about the Museum of Liverpool

The Museum of Liverpool is easily accessible to anyone visiting Liverpool as it’s right in the heart of the city, on the famous UNESCO World Heritage site waterfront. If you’re driving from outside of the city, then you leave the M6 and take either the M56 or M62 to Liverpool, following signs to the city centre and Royal Albert Dock. If you’re travelling on public transport or on foot, the museum is just a 15-minute walk from Liverpool Central train station.

When you’re done exploring the exhibitions, you can make the most of your visit by grabbing a bite to eat at the onsite Waterfront Café, which is open Tuesday–Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Entry into the Museum of Liverpool is free, although donations are welcomed. You should book ahead to avoid disappointment and bear in mind that the last admissions each day are 1 hour before closing.