What to do and see in Central Liverpool, England: The Best Specialty Museums

The stunning new Museum of Liverpool is the world’s first national museum devoted to the history of a regional city, demonstrating Liverpool’s unique contribution to the world. This fantastic, free family day includes the stage where John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met, Ben Johnson’s Liverpool Cityscape, a life-size Liverbird, the first Ford Anglia from Ford’s Halewood production line and Chris Boardman’s famous Lotus sport bike. Don’t miss the 360º immersive films about football and The Beatles! Notes to editors: Major funders include the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is making a real difference to people and businesses in the Northwest. With €755 million to invest between 2007 and 2013, ERDF is enhancing the competitiveness of the region’s economy by supporting growth in enterprise and employment. ERDF in the Northwest is managed by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA).

The British Music Experience is the national museum dedicated to the history of popular music in Britain. State of the art effects and iconic memorabilia will show how rock, pop, dance and other genres were formed and have influenced the last seventy years of British culture.

RIBA North is the Royal Institute of British Architects’ National Architecture Centre on Liverpool’s Waterfront. The centre was opened in June 2017 and was recently awarded the title of ‘Best Newcomer to the Visitor Economy’ at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2018. It is situated in extremely close proximity to the Open Eye Gallery and Museum of Liverpool, a stone’s throw from the Albert Dock. RIBA North is a place for everyone to discover more about architecture and is an inspirational resource for both RIBA members and the public. Through exhibitions, events and walking tours the centre champions architects, architecture and good design. We have step free access to the main entrance and step free access to the first floor via a lift located at the rear of the ground floor cafe. We also welcome guide dogs. If you have any questions about access, or if you have any special requirements, please contact us before your visit.

Museum to re-open on 28.08.20 3 days p/w.If you are looking for a spacious, bright, airy and queue less trip down Beatles memory lane The Liverpool Beatles Museum is the go to place in Liverpool. Featuring a collection of over 1000 items across three floors, The Liverpool Beatles Museum is the world's most authentic, unique and original Beatles Museum. It will carry you on a tidal wave of unbelievable nostalgia as you join the Beatles on their journey from the early days in Liverpool and Hamburg to their rise to worldwide fame and their innovative studio years. Located in a Grade II listed building in the heart of the world-famous Mathew Street, The Liverpool Beatles Museum offers a new perspective on the greatest rock and roll band of all time. As one of the largest singularly owned Beatles collections in the world, the museum is of interest to a Beatles novices, scholars and music lovers alike, while plans to alternate the display will mean there’s something new to see every visit.