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Merseyside Maritime Museum

Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ, England
0151 478 4499
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As featured in 3 days in Liverpool
Ranked #9 of 107 attractions in Liverpool
Type: Speciality Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: At Merseyside Maritime Museum you can explore the history of the great port of Liverpool, with four floors of galleries: Seized! The Border and... more » Owner description: At Merseyside Maritime Museum you can explore the history of the great port of Liverpool, with four floors of galleries: Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered; the Emigration gallery; Liverpool: World Gateway; the Titanic, Lusitania and Empress of Ireland gallery; the Battle of the Atlantic; the Art and the Sea Gallery; and the temporary exhibition space. The museum also includes the 2010 Michelin Guide-listed Maritime Dining Rooms, a café, shop and lecture theatre. « less
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Free entry and includes so much from martime history of Liverpool in particular as well as England in general.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

What a gem and free, even though not from Liverpool so much to see and take part in. Loved the top floor. One of the best Museums I have been in and FREE

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Leicestershire UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The International Museum of Slavery (in the Maritime Museum) is definitely worth visiting. Not only does it chronicle Liverpool's historical association with the slave trade, but also highlights slavery which goes on today in many parts of the world. When you buy a cotton tee shirt, you need to think about how the cotton was harvested! A moving and interesting... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

Fascinating museum, beautifully housed at the Albert Docks, plenty to see over four floors and free to get in. A great afternoon out.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Visited The Maritime Museum and had a lovely time as usual. This time we rang ahead and booked a trip that we had read about in the Southport Visiter. You can book free of charge a guided tour of The Liverpool Old Dock. We were met inside the Museum by our Guide Yazz (hope I have got that right). He... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This museum has lots to offer for all ages with some interactive exhibits. I came on my own and felt comfortable looking around, the added bonus is that the entry is free

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Brings history to life young and old will love it - the Albert docks are well worth a visit there is so much to see and do

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Petersfield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

One could spend all day here in this completely fascinating museum about Britain's maritime history. The section on the slave trade and the Battle of the Atlantic are particularly interesting. Deservedly popular so get there early. Parking is tricky so do so at Liverpool One and walk.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

The Titanic exhibition is fantastic and fascinating for all ages. The coffee shop was a little lacklustre.

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Well laid out and exceptionally educational. The Titanic exhibition is small but really emotional. The rest of the museum is fabulous and well worth a visit.

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