Merseyside Maritime Museum Tours and Activities

Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum showing interior views
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Merseyside Maritime Museum showing interior views
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Discover Liverpoolā€™s dynamic maritime history, including the cityā€™s involvement in international trade and World War II, at this family-friendly Albert Dock museum.

Learn about the personal stories and history of the Albert Dock heritage area, revealed in Liverpoolā€™s expansive maritime museum.

Liverpool was widely regarded as Britainā€™s ā€œgateway to the worldā€ throughout the 20th century. It was the site of the biggest port in the United Kingdom and one of the largest ports in Europe at the time. Liverpool was one of the countryā€™s centres for trade and farewelled and welcomed the luxury liners that cruised the oceans. The port was also pivotal during World War II. History lovers, maritime enthusiasts and children are all catered for in this family-friendly, educational and fascinating museum.

Get involved in the museumā€™s interactive exhibits. The state-of-the-art displays reveal stories such as the tragic fate of the Titanic after the famous ship departed from the United Kingdom. Rare video footage and photographs are available for you to see.

Discover the dramatic history behind Liverpoolā€™s involvement in World War II when the city was used as a major base for the British Navy. Head downstairs to find the Seized! The Border and Customs Uncovered gallery, an interesting look at the weird and wonderful items seized from smugglers entering or leaving the port. Kids can compete on the Cargo-a-go-go game, an educational puzzle where freight boxes must be balanced on the ship. Children can follow special kidsā€™ trails that link up family-friendly activities all over the museum, including the Sea Urchins playground.

The Merseyside Maritime Museum can be found in the middle of the Albert Dock cultural precinct. Arrive by foot from the nearby city centre or catch one of the buses that stop directly outside of the docks. Parking is available for a fee at the on-site multilevel car park. Visit the museum any day of the week for free.

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Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
4 out of 5
Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool, England
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
The Resident Liverpool
The Resident Liverpool
4 out of 5
29 Seel Street Merseyside, Liverpool, England
The Resident Liverpool
The Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery
The Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery
4 out of 5
Municipal Building Dale Street, Liverpool, England
The Municipal Hotel Liverpool - MGallery
Britannia Adelphi Hotel
Britannia Adelphi Hotel
3 out of 5
Ranelagh Place, Liverpool, England
Britannia Adelphi Hotel
Hotel Indigo Liverpool City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Liverpool City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Chapel Street, Liverpool, England
Hotel Indigo Liverpool City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Hard Days Night Hotel
Hard Days Night Hotel
4 out of 5
Central Buildings, North John Street, Liverpool, England
Hard Days Night Hotel
The Shankly Hotel
The Shankly Hotel
4 out of 5
Millenium House, 60 Victoria Street, Liverpool, England
The Shankly Hotel
Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront
Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront
3.5 out of 5
25 Drury Lane, Corn Exchange, Liverpool, England
Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront
Tune Hotel Liverpool
Tune Hotel Liverpool
3 out of 5
3-19 Queen Buildings, Castle Street, Liverpool, England
Tune Hotel Liverpool
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