Merseyside Maritime Museum

Albert Dock
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 4AQ

Tel: +44 (0)1514 784 499
Fax: +44 (0)1514 784 590
Email: maritime@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Web: http://www.merseysidemaritimemuseum.org.uk


Explore the diverse world of maritime history, from tales of the Titanic to the award-winning Transatlantic Slavery Gallery. There are ship models, paintings, street recreations and fascinating finds, as well as lots of family activities. In the summer, this popular venue also features 'ships and quaysides', including full-size historical vessels.

Tours

The Slavery History Trail.

A fascinating guided walking tour through areas of Liverpool connected with the slave trade. All tours last 1½ hours and include up hill walking.

Slavery and the City
A self guiding trail of Liverpool buildings, streets and other points of interest connected with the transatlantic slave trade. Please telephone for details of tours.

General Information:

  • Toilets with wheelchair access, baby changing facilities
  • Public parking nearby
  • Café / Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Ramp access to main entrance and lift to upper floors.

    Wheelchair access restricted in some areas including The Transatlantic Slavery Gallery, Emigrants to the New World, the Piermaster's House and the Edmund Gardner pilot boat.

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Daily 10am - 5pm. (Edmund Gardner 11.00am - 4.00pm summer only).
    Ships & quaysides are closed during the winter. Please check dates with the information desk on +44 151 478 4499.
    Closed 23, 24, 25, 26 December. 1 January.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Free. A small charge may be made for selected special exhibitions

    Directions
    Train to Liverpool James Street Station (10 minute walk).
    Buses to the Pier Head, James Street and Castle Street (10 minute walk).
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