Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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At 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 t a café, shop and lecture theatre.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- SonomaNutSonoma, California1,151 contributionsNot to be missedObviously unique to Liverpool, so you can’t leave without a visit. A must see visit for everyone interested in Titanic and Lusitania. Head to top floor and work your way down.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 May 2023
- 107KimboBristol, United Kingdom125 contributionsWell worth a visitSpent hours here , so much to take in. Not sure I always went the right way round so shame there wasn’t advice as to the best route to follow round on each floor. Very modern and interestingVisited April 2023Travelled soloWritten 17 May 2023
- mongreladamWatford, United Kingdom485 contributionsWorth every minuteAs a child I was always most excited to visit this museum and 20yrs on it still doesn't disappoint. This place is perfect to spend a few hours (come rain or shine) to learn about Liverpool's history, the Titanic and Lusitania and also there is a fantastic floor dedicated to the slave trade and the wrongs of the British Empire. You can get lost with so much to see and do, plus with free entry it really is a brilliant place to visitVisited May 2023Written 18 May 2023
- SophieBoston, Massachusetts29 contributionsDon't expect to be blown away re: Titanic and LusitaniaI'm bumping my review up a star from what it otherwise would be because I realise I'm not exactly the right audience for it - the only exhibits I was really interested in were the Titanic and Lusitania (there isn't anything on the Empress of Ireland, contrary to the description here). And those exhibits didn't awe me, nor do I feel like I learned much from them - nor would someone who didn't know much about the ships going in, as I did. I just didn't find them particularly informative in general. I would have liked to learn more about, say, the Titanic's engineering, since that's what's most relevant to Liverpool. But given the scads of positive reviews, maybe I'm just wrong on this one!Visited May 2023Written 28 May 2023
- Darren LQuedgeley, United Kingdom97 contributionsThought provoking, informative and great, free if you want!This was the first museum we have visited in a number of years and it was great. Ee were there for 3 hours and still have reasons to go back. We just looked at the Slavery and Titanic exhibitions both excellent, thought provoking and informative. A donation of £5 is suggested for the fee and that is great value.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 June 2023
- Kanupriya KothiwalAhmedabad, India42 contributionsWell conceptualized, must visit placeIt is a well-conceptualized maritime museum. The International Museum of Slavery (on the top floor which is a highlight) does not mince words in admitting Britain's role in transatlantic slavery and perpetuating global inequalities. It is a pleasant 15 min walk from Liverpool Lime St station. Adequate to reserve at least 2 hrs for the museum.Visited July 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 23 July 2023
- TravellerOxfordOxfordshire, United Kingdom812 contributionsJust Fab & so I formative About the TitanicLoved it all .,,, and very well done from the Titanic to the RMS Lusitani. Terrible, terrible endings but the stories are intriguing and fascinating . Thank you for sharing in such a stunning way … Ps/ My only one suggestion is to get rid of those terrible, terrible noisy, theatre style seats that make such noise!!!Visited July 2023Written 23 July 2023
- pearscr054 contributionsInteresting place, with very good presentation of informationQuite an extensive selection of maritime related stuff. Quite a lot about various maritime disasters , which isn't particularly cheery ! Very good sections on the Titanic and the Lusitania, and the World war 2 section was very good too.Visited August 2023Written 3 August 2023
- James_SamDerby, United Kingdom431 contributionsA thought provoking museum.A good historical account of the maritime history of Liverpool. Lots of exhibitions and exhibits with examples and hands on items for children to learn from. The Slavery exhibit is particularly poignant and and thought provoking. Allow around 4 hours to adequately explore the museum.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 August 2023
- wendyanddavid536Solihull, United Kingdom2,214 contributionsFascinating!A huge museum on several floors, also incorporating the International Slavery Museum (which we also visited). As time was limited, we restricted ourselves to the Titanic exhibition; it was excellent. Even though the Titanic never visited Liverpool, it was registered in Liverpool and many of its seamen were from Liverpool. Very evocative, thought provoking and in parts a little upsetting. Contrasting examples of heroism and self-sacrifice alongside acts of gross stupidity.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 August 2023
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Jasmin Khan
Blackpool, UK6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
lotssss of interactive things on each floor and a lot of interesting things to see, I’ve been multiple times and it’s never boring :)
Written 4 March 2024
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Louise O
Belfast, UK108 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
A great day out there was something for everyone and we had one teenager that was doing a school project so incredibly informative and helped bring things to life for him.
Written 3 March 2024
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Just shel
Cumbria, UK148 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We have visited Liverpool many a time and never had time to go here. This time we did. Well worth the visit. It is free all they ask is a small donation. Some interesting fact about the titanic the main reason why we visited.
Written 14 February 2024
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Christian K
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
Had a wonderful time exploring the museum. The tour of the historic wet dock, located under Liverpool One today, was both charming for the unique experience, but also made even more fascinating because of the presentation from both guides, Gary and Simon.
Will definitely come back on my next visit to Liverpool.
Will definitely come back on my next visit to Liverpool.
Written 8 February 2024
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Jenxx
8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
There is so much to see and read we only had time to visit the Titanic and the slavery exhibitions. Both are excellently presented, the slavery exhibits were particularly harrowing - so much suffering all in the name of money. Liverpool’s enormous wealth and fine buildings were mostly built on human suffering. We were pleased to see school parties making the most of the exhibits and the shop.
Written 1 February 2024
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Carol H
Southampton, UK7 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
i was disappointed with my visit simply because it's far too dark and stuffy. I couldn't read half of the exhibits and duly left, I know they are looking for atmosphere but this is ridiculous.
Written 29 January 2024
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rtdood
Manchester, UK225 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Good museum for learning about the maritime development of Liverpool and it's wider context. There are exhibition areas exploring the Titanic and Lusitania tragedies, Atlantic Convoys during the Battle of the Atlantic and a larger gallery on the subject of seafarers for goods and passenger travel. I spent about 2-2.5 hours looking around all the exhibition areas.
Its fairly easy to wonder round the museum although it is a little confusing at first to work out where to begin. The fourth floor offers conference space etc which is not for public use and the third floor is poorly named the slavery 'museum'. There are a couple of interactives as you wonder round, but many of the objects are classically displayed in glass cases. There is lots of space to move round too. Important information was clear and easy to read with lighting not being an issue.
The basement could easily be missed and this houses a large gallery on Emigrants to a New World and encompasses several large walk through dioramas. I really liked this as it helped bring the period alive of what the journey was like for emigrants. Well worth a visiting this section if you want to know about Liverpool's maritime history!
Couple of side points however, if you are wanting to know more about undersea exploration and/or the wider context of naval warfare pre-1800s's you will be left disappointed as these are areas the museum does not cover in any great detail. The Atlantic Convoys exhibition will go well if you are planning on visiting the Western Approaches museum.
Its fairly easy to wonder round the museum although it is a little confusing at first to work out where to begin. The fourth floor offers conference space etc which is not for public use and the third floor is poorly named the slavery 'museum'. There are a couple of interactives as you wonder round, but many of the objects are classically displayed in glass cases. There is lots of space to move round too. Important information was clear and easy to read with lighting not being an issue.
The basement could easily be missed and this houses a large gallery on Emigrants to a New World and encompasses several large walk through dioramas. I really liked this as it helped bring the period alive of what the journey was like for emigrants. Well worth a visiting this section if you want to know about Liverpool's maritime history!
Couple of side points however, if you are wanting to know more about undersea exploration and/or the wider context of naval warfare pre-1800s's you will be left disappointed as these are areas the museum does not cover in any great detail. The Atlantic Convoys exhibition will go well if you are planning on visiting the Western Approaches museum.
Written 19 January 2024
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Garynd881
Leicester, UK37 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
This museum is modern, well laid out and very accessible for disabled people (as I am). Staff very helpful and friendly. It spans four floors (all accessible by lift). The Lusitania, Titanic and Battle of the Atlantic exhibits were very good and interesting. A very good museum.
The museum is also well served by public transport, being just over the road from Liverpool ONE bus station.
The museum is also well served by public transport, being just over the road from Liverpool ONE bus station.
Written 18 January 2024
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samburn25
Dudley, UK9 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Visited here during a short break to Liverpool. Its really informative and so interesting. So much material to look through and the museum have done a great job at bringing it to life and gathering so much factual information. Fabulous visit for a small donation. 😀
Written 14 January 2024
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Lynne
Gloucester, UK6 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Lots of information for those who enjoy.learning about the titanic, slavery and customs/excise but aimed at adults. My neurodiverse 13 yr old struggled as very little interaction other than some.bits in the basement (although rummage was shut which would have been ideal) and some pulleys on the second floor. Nothing for under 8s.
Written 5 January 2024
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Steven cowan
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK24 contributions
I'm visiting Liverpool this weekend for few days and going to the museum, does any one know if I am allowed to take pics or videos just for my personal time there
Richard N
Alicante, Spain495 contributions
Yes pictures and camera videos are allowed as I took some!
Hi I am a old merchant merchant seaman I will be com down to liver Liverpool at end of the month for a long awaited visit. I was at sea for about 10 years and a lot of time sailing sailing in and out of Liverpool. It was my second home. Is there any discount for old sailors ...thanks you. Archie MacDougall Discharged book number .R846100.
pfm2157
Liverpool, UK9 contributions
The museum is free to everyone, especially old sailors.
Hope you enjoy it.
Loreleiscot
14 contributions
Y à t-il des livrets d'activités pour les adolescents qui visitent le musée? Dans le cadre d'une sortie scolaire par exemple?
thierry817
Albi, France292 contributions
Bonjour ,je ne me rappelle pas avoir vu de livret d ' activités par contre il y a quelques petits jeux comme etre au commande d'un navire grâce a une borne interactive , mais quoiqu'il en soit ce musée est très intéressant j'ai appris beaucoup de choses, c'est vraiment bien.
Caryl Ann H
Brookville, OH
How close is the museum to where the cruise ships dock?
chappers56
Wrotham Heath, UK99 contributions
We didnt see a cruise ship but the terminal is 10 minutes walk away so close.
manager23messina
messina
Buongiorno,
Ho un piccolo nipote appassionato della storia del Titanic. Vorrebbe vedere il museo. Ha 6 anni. Pensate che il museo sia realmente completo ed interessante ??
Attendo notizie, grazie
enjoyinglife49
Paisley, UK441 contributions
Great place to go to very interesting for all the family.
cheshire_review_9
Cheshire3 contributions
Hi
I'm bringing a small mini bus of elderly people who have reduced mobility. where is best to park so they can get off close by?
Many Thanks
holisticliving
cumbria64 contributions
There is a drop off point nearby, but best to phone them directly and ask.
kudu_59
Tonbridge, UK78 contributions
How much time do you think we should allow to visit the Titanic Exhibition with two 13 year olds who are interested but unlikely to read all the info provided?
majorpete
Cambridge, UK80 contributions
Just the Titanic piece is about half an hour, possibly less. We did the whole museum in about two hours, and that was taking it all in.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merseyside Maritime Museum
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Merseyside Maritime Museum:
- Liverpool: 50-Minute Mersey River Cruise (From £12.13)
- Liverpool & The Beatles Rail Day Trip from London (From £193.74)
- Liverpool Slavery Walking Tour - Commercial Side (From £28.32)
- Liverpool Self-Guided Audio Tour (From £7.00)
- Liverpool’s Hidden Histories: A Self-Guided Walking Tour (From £4.66)
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- (0.16 mi) Holiday Inn Express Liverpool - Royal Albert Dock, an IHG Hotel
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- (0.20 mi) Hilton Liverpool City Centre
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