World Museum

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William Brown Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 8EN

Tel: +44 (0)1514 784 399
Fax: +44 (0)1514 784 322
Email: themuseum@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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At World Museum you can enjoy a fantastic family day out and enjoy five floors of historic treasures for free.

Collections from across the globe combine with with the latest interactives for a truly memorable experience. From Japanese Samauri armour to bugs galore, from ancient Egyptian mummies to outer space, there's something for everyone. At the Clore Natural History Centre you can get your hands on gigantic skulls and fossils, while you can explore the underwater world in our aquarium.

Take the weight off your feet and view one of our regular shows in the planetarium or the Treasure House Theatre (free tickets can be collected in advance from the information desk).

If this isn't enough, our changing programme of events and exhibitions will have you coming back to see us time and time again.

General Information:

  • Toilets with wheelchair access, baby changing facilities
  • Public parking nearby
  • Café and Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Lifts to all floors


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    Opening Times
    (2010 times)
    Open Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    Closed from 2.00pm on 24th December, all day 25th and 26th December and 1st January.



    Admission Charges
    (2010 prices)
    Free admission.

    Directions
    World Museum is in Liverpool city centre, close to the entrance to the Queensway Tunnel and Lime Street Station, and is within walking distance of the bus stations at Queens Square and the Paradise Street Interchange.
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    World Museum Postcode for SatNav: L3 8EN

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