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Things to do in Liverpool, England: The Best History Museums
Liverpool's fortunes have historically been tied to shipping. But imports and exports like sugar, spice and tobacco pale in comparison with Liverpool's most famous export of all—the Beatles. Relive the hysteria at the Beatles Story Experience, and check out Paul's childhood home, but also leave time for exploring Liverpool Cathedral and the Walker Art Gallery.
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1. World Museum
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4.5 based on 3,335 reviews
World Museum Liverpool is a fantastic family day out! Over five free floors explore: the aquarium and the Treasure House Theatre; the natural world in the Clore Natural History Centre and Bug House; the human world in the World Cultures gallery and Weston Discovery Centre; the earth with dinosaurs and animals from around the world; and space and time through scientific instruments and the Planetarium. There are also two cafés and two shops.
Reviewed By anoomk
World Museum is a fantastic family day out! Over five free floors, explore: the aquarium and the Treasure House Theatre; the natural world in the Clore Natural History Centre and Bug House; the human world in the World Cultures gallery and Weston Discovery Centre; the earth with dinosaurs and animals from around the world; and space and time through scientific instruments and the Planetarium.
2. Western Approaches Museum - The Battle of the Atlantic Experience
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4.5 based on 883 reviews
This is original underground command center for the Navy, Air Force and Marines tracking Atlantic enemy submarine and convoy shipping during World War II. The building is encompasses 30,000 square feet of rooms and corridors, including the iconic Operations Room - a huge 20ft high map of the Atlantic ocean, where the movement of allied and enemy ships were plotted throughout the war. Now reopened as a visitor centre, you can spend hours exploring, learning and discovering more about Liverpool during the war, and the stories of the women and men that worked at Western Approaches during the war.
Reviewed By BogratNorthYorkshire
An amazing bit of WWII and Liverpool History, A secret operations room hidden in clear view which was pivotal in ensuring the survival of Britain in WWII. Lot's of "touchable" items and information to understand the context of the displays. The reception staff were friendly and informative and made sure we were properly briefed before we entered the bunker, well worth a visit.
3. International Slavery Museum
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4.5 based on 1,239 reviews
At International Slavery Museum you'll find out about the millions of people, both in the past and today, who have been taken into slavery, in particular those who were part of the transatlantic slave trade between about 1500 and 1865. Liverpool was a major slaving port so it is fitting that the museum is in Liverpool. The museum is on the third floor of the Merseyside Maritime Museum building. Entry is free.
Reviewed By glendap756 - Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
Very interesting. Have wanted to visit this museum for a couple of years so finally made it. Well worth the visit. Also found the maritime museum which is situated in the same building very Interesting as well.
4. The Garstang Museum of Archaeology
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
The Garstang Museum is open to members of the public, school groups, academics, students and groups for special events and activities throughout the year.
