About Merseyside Maritime Museum
Set in the heart of the Albert Dock on Liverpool's historic waterfront.
Merseyside Maritime Museum Description
Highlights include the Titanic, Lusitania, ship models, maritime paintings, merchant navy ships, emigration, Battle of the Atlantic, Seized! The Border & Customs uncovered, as well as a lots of free activities for children and families. The museum is temporarily closed to the public until further notice in light of Covid-19.
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“I am determined to unmask the villains that send out seamen to death and destruction!” This weekend marks the anniversary of a significant date for the safety of seafarers. On 22 July 1875 Samuel Plimsoll lost his composure and his temper in the House of Commons, demanding better standards for ships, which were often dangerously overloaded at the time. This unusual outburst eventually led to the adoption of the Plimsoll Line and a reduction in the number of deaths at sea. Read all about it, and how it is commemorated in our collection, on the blog: http://blog.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/c ommemorating-an-mps…/
A simple object from our Titanic exhibition reveals an incredible personal story of survival in today's blog, marking the centenary of the sinking of RMS Carpathia this week: http://blog.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/c arpathias-role-reme…/
Have you ever been tempted by a brand name fashion item which seems like a bargain, but the price is too good to be true? Beware that you don't buy a fake, as these items might look convincing but they are often poor quality and could even be dangerous. The profits from these counterfeit goods is often used to fund other serious organised crime as well. Our brand (no pun intended) new display highlights the issue with a range of goods which were recently seized at Heathrow by Border Force officers. Find out more on the blog: http://blog.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/g uess-what-all-is-no…/
The Royal Albert Dock’s wonderful atmosphere is captured on these contemporary illustrated coasters, designed by Dave Thompson. They’re available to buy online, with every purchase supporting National Museums Liverpool http://bit.ly/2u7iTXH
Our pilot ship the Edmund Gardner is 65 this month and we'd like you to celebrate with us! Come and have a look round this historic ship at our open day, 10.30am-4.30pm on Saturday 28 July. See if you can spot the new pilot's flag flying on the ship as well! Find out more on the blog: http://blog.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/h appy-65th-birthday-…/
"I... have been so impressed at how the students have engaged in this process and hope that our visitors will be similarly impressed when they visit the exhibition." Sarah Han, education manager at Seized! The National Border Force Museum, talks about the 'Through My Eyes exhibition currently showing at the Dr Martin Luther King Jr building, at the entrance to the Royal Albert Dock: http://blog.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/2018/ 07/through-my-eyes/ If you haven't seen these fantastic photographs yet then you have until Thursday 12 July to catch the exhibition, it's open 10am-3pm each day.
Happy birthday to our pilot ship (and the largest object in National Museums Liverpool's collections!) the Edmund Gardner, which was launched 65 years ago today. We will be celebrating with a special open day on Saturday 28 July, 10.30am-4.30pm, so do come and join us and have a look round: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/ev e…/displayevent.aspx… You can also find out more about this historic vessel on our free tours every Tuesday and Wednesday over the summer - find out how to book a tour here: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/co llect…/edmundgardner/
A new photographic exhibition 'Through My Eyes' opens this weekend at the Dr Martin Luther King Jr building (at the entrance to the Royal Albert Dock) and runs until Thursday 12 July. To celebrate the opening we have free badge making workshops on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July 12-4.30pm. Make a badge to take away that makes a statement about who you are, inspired by the photos on display. See the website for the exhibition opening times and further details: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/ev e…/displayevent.aspx…
The Royal Albert Dock is the place to be when the weather is this glorious. Don't forget that we have lots of free exhibitions, galleries and things to do every day, no matter what the weather is like, so do pop in if you are in town. Find out what is on each day on our website: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mariti me/events/ and discover some of our highlights here:... http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mariti me/highlights/
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Armed Forces Day is being marked on Saturday 30 June, to show support to our Armed Forces. We are offering a 10% discount to Armed Forces personnel in our shop and cafe on Saturday 30 June. Look out for lots of performances, stall and events to mark Armed Forces Day around the Royal Albert Dock as well.
Remember to include our tag #SaluteOurForces #ArmedForcesDay #RoyalAlbertDockLiv
Did you know that you can buy maritime-inspired prints from our online shop? This popular print is an original Cunard advertising poster for cruises between Liverpool and New York. Every purchase supports National Museums Liverpool http://ow.ly/owzJ30ky35p
On Sunday at 2pm join historian Ray Costello for a free talk for Seafarers Awareness Week - 'A question of rank: Promotion prospects of seafarers of African descent in the British Navy in previous centuries' http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/ev e…/displayevent.aspx…
To mark Take Your Dog to Work Day, here's a photo from our archives of Peter, the Piermaster's dog, with dock gatemen at Canning Half-Tide Dock. This lovely image is from a collection taken by David E Smith.
"One of the great things I believe history can do is put a human face on events. Perhaps instead of being frightened by fleeing people we could all take a moment to picture those on board the City of Benares. Small children from Liverpool/ London/ Sunderland and other British cities, elderly couples fleeing for their lives, a pacifist critic of Hitler seeking safety for himself and his wife. Most of these people never found the refuge they were seeking."
For Refugee Week we take a look at the story of British child refugees facing a dangerous journey during the Second World War, and the parallels with present day refugees, on the blog: http://blog.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/b ritish-child-refuge…/
It's 250 years since Captain Cook's legendary voyages on the Endeavour. Find out more about Captain Cook, his crew and how they are connected to Liverpool at our free talk by historian Steve Ragnall from the Captain Cook Society on Saturday at 2pm. For more information see our website: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/ev e…/displayevent.aspx…
If you're looking for a quirky Father's Day gift this weekend, pop into our ground floor shop and browse our range of maritime-inspired souvenirs! Every purchase supports National Museums Liverpool http://ow.ly/agWA30kw2uF
Book a free tour of our Edmund Gardner pilot ship to discover one of the gems of Liverpool's maritime heritage. Tours are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer, find out more on the blog: http://blog.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/…/e dmund-gardner-tours…/ ⚓🚢
Congratulations to Albert Dock on their new Royal title - henceforth known as Royal Albert Dock. We can't think of a better place to belong and be part of.
Available from our online shop, this Titanic memorabilia pack is filled with replicas of a variety of documents from early 20th century, from dinner menus to passenger booklets. Shop here, with every purchase supporting National Museums Liverpool http://ow.ly/90y430keQni
Book a free guided tour of the Edmund Gardner, running every Tuesday and Wednesday until September. Click here to find out how to reserve your space.
Went for a works christmas night out loved it great views over dock good meal plenty to drink staff very helpful in nice well looked after building with disco would go again .great place to entertain
Went for Christmas night out, what an amazing venue, staff were lovely, food lovely, fantastic entertainment, highly recommend the place, would go again x
We were there yesterday visiting the Siezed! exhibition. The lady in the reception area was showing siezed items. There was a bag made from a crocodile with head and feet attached, a tusk carved into line of elephants and several other items. She was there to educate people on the subject. She was great and it was fascinating. We had a great time at the exhibition and rounded it off with a cup of tea in the cafe. Highly recommend it here.���
The gift shop was very expensive though....so bought nothing there.�
We visited the museum yesterday and loved it. This morning we did the Old Dock Tour, this was fascinating, the two tour guides had a wealth of information. I can not recommend this tour enough, loved it.
Was not sure what to expect as generally not interested in sea faring but I was attracted to the Slavery Museum with the Blood and Ink exhibition, which was really informative and moving. Also enjoyed the Lusitania and Titanic exhibitions. The Black Salt exhibition about black seamen was also really interesting. Spent 3 hours here and would go back. Tried to visit the Restaurant, but it was closed for an event, so went to the cafe instead and sat outside looking across the Albert Dock. A very enjoyable morning.
To say that the museum entry is free of charge, the exhibits are exceptional. Would definitely recommending dining on the top floor: great food and great service :)
This is my most favourite museum in Liverpool, no matter how many times you walk through the door it just amazes me. My kids absolutely love it, there favourite bit is going under the ship to see how they slept on board
Such an interesting museum. Very moving. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
Our first visit to MMM, my young daughter loved the museum. Lots to do and see on every floor. We will definately be back again.. The staff are very helpful and a credit to the museum.
MMM's my favourite maritime museum in the world. And I've been to a lot. When the Black Salt exhibition opens tomorrow (29 Sept 2017) it will be so exciting because it's the first time any UK maritime museum has done a full exhibition about Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) seafarers.
As someone who writes about 'minorities' like women and LGBTQI sailors (and as the proud descendent of a Scouse stewardess and ship's barber) I'm so pleased MMM has put this exhibition on -- again championing the overlooked people in maritime life.
I'm looking forward to this related talk this Sunday by Charles Foy on 18C black seafarers - and to all the subsequent events too.
Loved it. Visited Liverpool for the day and this meseum made it that much better. Definitely recommend �
I was there yesterday with my daughter. The Titanic Exhibition was amazing. And the staff at the museum very kind!!
I Travelled all the way from Wales visit the museum's this was my son's favourite out off them all and are now coming back for his birthday can't wait.
For a free attraction it's packed on every floor with something for all ages. Loved the spooky back in time dock recreation!! Brilliant thank you. Shout out to sniffer the dog !
Fantastic museum. Plenty for my 4 year old son to do, and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.
Did the old dock tour today. I thoroughly recommend it, informative, interesting, with a little humour thrown in. John, our guide was great!
Came here as a child many many times. Bringing my kids this week. Brilliant museum and always something going on different. Also great to see the history of Liverpool and the black trade and how it shaped Liverpool today.
Came today 15/2/2018
With my son for a visit with it being half term and as he hadn't been well all week
What a great visit
Also amazing craft making activities big thank you to Kev and Diana for making our visit so welcoming
We have planted seeds so look forward to seeing them grow plus coloured a bee in as well as received some crafts to take home and make
Looking forward to coming back soon
Finished off with a lovely visit to the cafe too
Went to see the Ink and Blood exhibition as part of the (transatlantic) slavery show which I'd wanted to see for awhile; and it was engrossing. All the displays are very well put together and thought provoking. The top floor has a restaurant/cafe and it is worth going for the views. The museum loses a point for it's toilets however (I give them one point). The ladies were not in a good state and neither were the mens according to my husband. I know this was later in the afternoon. But a clean mid-day might help?
Went for a works christmas night out loved it great views over dock good meal plenty to drink staff very helpful in nice well looked after building with disco would go again .great place to entertain
Went for Christmas night out, what an amazing venue, staff were lovely, food lovely, fantastic entertainment, highly recommend the place, would go again x
We were there yesterday visiting the Siezed! exhibition. The lady in the reception area was showing siezed items. There was a bag made from a crocodile with head and feet attached, a tusk carved into line of elephants and several other items. She was there to educate people on the subject. She was great and it was fascinating. We had a great time at the exhibition and rounded it off with a cup of tea in the cafe. Highly recommend it here.���
The gift shop was very expensive though....so bought nothing there.�
We visited the museum yesterday and loved it. This morning we did the Old Dock Tour, this was fascinating, the two tour guides had a wealth of information. I can not recommend this tour enough, loved it.
Was not sure what to expect as generally not interested in sea faring but I was attracted to the Slavery Museum with the Blood and Ink exhibition, which was really informative and moving. Also enjoyed the Lusitania and Titanic exhibitions. The Black Salt exhibition about black seamen was also really interesting. Spent 3 hours here and would go back. Tried to visit the Restaurant, but it was closed for an event, so went to the cafe instead and sat outside looking across the Albert Dock. A very enjoyable morning.
To say that the museum entry is free of charge, the exhibits are exceptional. Would definitely recommending dining on the top floor: great food and great service :)
This is my most favourite museum in Liverpool, no matter how many times you walk through the door it just amazes me. My kids absolutely love it, there favourite bit is going under the ship to see how they slept on board
Such an interesting museum. Very moving. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
Our first visit to MMM, my young daughter loved the museum. Lots to do and see on every floor. We will definately be back again.. The staff are very helpful and a credit to the museum.
MMM's my favourite maritime museum in the world. And I've been to a lot. When the Black Salt exhibition opens tomorrow (29 Sept 2017) it will be so exciting because it's the first time any UK maritime museum has done a full exhibition about Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) seafarers.
As someone who writes about 'minorities' like women and LGBTQI sailors (and as the proud descendent of a Scouse stewardess and ship's barber) I'm so pleased MMM has put this exhibition on -- again championing the overlooked people in maritime life.
I'm looking forward to this related talk this Sunday by Charles Foy on 18C black seafarers - and to all the subsequent events too.
Loved it. Visited Liverpool for the day and this meseum made it that much better. Definitely recommend �
I was there yesterday with my daughter. The Titanic Exhibition was amazing. And the staff at the museum very kind!!
I Travelled all the way from Wales visit the museum's this was my son's favourite out off them all and are now coming back for his birthday can't wait.
For a free attraction it's packed on every floor with something for all ages. Loved the spooky back in time dock recreation!! Brilliant thank you. Shout out to sniffer the dog !
Fantastic museum. Plenty for my 4 year old son to do, and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.
Did the old dock tour today. I thoroughly recommend it, informative, interesting, with a little humour thrown in. John, our guide was great!
Came here as a child many many times. Bringing my kids this week. Brilliant museum and always something going on different. Also great to see the history of Liverpool and the black trade and how it shaped Liverpool today.
Came today 15/2/2018
With my son for a visit with it being half term and as he hadn't been well all week
What a great visit
Also amazing craft making activities big thank you to Kev and Diana for making our visit so welcoming
We have planted seeds so look forward to seeing them grow plus coloured a bee in as well as received some crafts to take home and make
Looking forward to coming back soon
Finished off with a lovely visit to the cafe too
Went to see the Ink and Blood exhibition as part of the (transatlantic) slavery show which I'd wanted to see for awhile; and it was engrossing. All the displays are very well put together and thought provoking. The top floor has a restaurant/cafe and it is worth going for the views. The museum loses a point for it's toilets however (I give them one point). The ladies were not in a good state and neither were the mens according to my husband. I know this was later in the afternoon. But a clean mid-day might help?
Went for a works christmas night out loved it great views over dock good meal plenty to drink staff very helpful in nice well looked after building with disco would go again .great place to entertain
Went for Christmas night out, what an amazing venue, staff were lovely, food lovely, fantastic entertainment, highly recommend the place, would go again x
We were there yesterday visiting the Siezed! exhibition. The lady in the reception area was showing siezed items. There was a bag made from a crocodile with head and feet attached, a tusk carved into line of elephants and several other items. She was there to educate people on the subject. She was great and it was fascinating. We had a great time at the exhibition and rounded it off with a cup of tea in the cafe. Highly recommend it here.���
The gift shop was very expensive though....so bought nothing there.�
We visited the museum yesterday and loved it. This morning we did the Old Dock Tour, this was fascinating, the two tour guides had a wealth of information. I can not recommend this tour enough, loved it.
Was not sure what to expect as generally not interested in sea faring but I was attracted to the Slavery Museum with the Blood and Ink exhibition, which was really informative and moving. Also enjoyed the Lusitania and Titanic exhibitions. The Black Salt exhibition about black seamen was also really interesting. Spent 3 hours here and would go back. Tried to visit the Restaurant, but it was closed for an event, so went to the cafe instead and sat outside looking across the Albert Dock. A very enjoyable morning.
To say that the museum entry is free of charge, the exhibits are exceptional. Would definitely recommending dining on the top floor: great food and great service :)
This is my most favourite museum in Liverpool, no matter how many times you walk through the door it just amazes me. My kids absolutely love it, there favourite bit is going under the ship to see how they slept on board
Such an interesting museum. Very moving. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
Our first visit to MMM, my young daughter loved the museum. Lots to do and see on every floor. We will definately be back again.. The staff are very helpful and a credit to the museum.
MMM's my favourite maritime museum in the world. And I've been to a lot. When the Black Salt exhibition opens tomorrow (29 Sept 2017) it will be so exciting because it's the first time any UK maritime museum has done a full exhibition about Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) seafarers.
As someone who writes about 'minorities' like women and LGBTQI sailors (and as the proud descendent of a Scouse stewardess and ship's barber) I'm so pleased MMM has put this exhibition on -- again championing the overlooked people in maritime life.
I'm looking forward to this related talk this Sunday by Charles Foy on 18C black seafarers - and to all the subsequent events too.
Loved it. Visited Liverpool for the day and this meseum made it that much better. Definitely recommend �
I was there yesterday with my daughter. The Titanic Exhibition was amazing. And the staff at the museum very kind!!
I Travelled all the way from Wales visit the museum's this was my son's favourite out off them all and are now coming back for his birthday can't wait.
For a free attraction it's packed on every floor with something for all ages. Loved the spooky back in time dock recreation!! Brilliant thank you. Shout out to sniffer the dog !
Fantastic museum. Plenty for my 4 year old son to do, and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.
Did the old dock tour today. I thoroughly recommend it, informative, interesting, with a little humour thrown in. John, our guide was great!
Came here as a child many many times. Bringing my kids this week. Brilliant museum and always something going on different. Also great to see the history of Liverpool and the black trade and how it shaped Liverpool today.
Came today 15/2/2018
With my son for a visit with it being half term and as he hadn't been well all week
What a great visit
Also amazing craft making activities big thank you to Kev and Diana for making our visit so welcoming
We have planted seeds so look forward to seeing them grow plus coloured a bee in as well as received some crafts to take home and make
Looking forward to coming back soon
Finished off with a lovely visit to the cafe too
Went to see the Ink and Blood exhibition as part of the (transatlantic) slavery show which I'd wanted to see for awhile; and it was engrossing. All the displays are very well put together and thought provoking. The top floor has a restaurant/cafe and it is worth going for the views. The museum loses a point for it's toilets however (I give them one point). The ladies were not in a good state and neither were the mens according to my husband. I know this was later in the afternoon. But a clean mid-day might help?