Highly ornate old building. If you have the chance to listen to a concert in here, it's worth it!read more

St. George's hall is the finest example of neo-classical architecture in the country. Visiting the…read moreheritage centre on St. Johns Lane brings the story of St. George's Hall alive with access to cells, crown court and a viewing gallery enabling visitors to experience the magnificent great hall. Throughout the year, there is a range of exhibitions, talks, markets, performances and events taking place. Full details can be found on their website. The stunning Victorian architecture of the great hall and the great organ are a must see. Entrance to this site is free for all and I would recommend visiting.

Very interactive and interesting exhibits…read more FREE admission will get you into 90% of the actual museum. Variety of exhibits so it has a little something for everybody. The first floor was the Dive In! Aquarium. It had a very nice anemone tank and a variety of other tanks that had sea life. The second floor is the Bug space, and the beginning of the Natural History space. Both are very interactive and have plenty of kid friendly space. The Return of the Gods exhibit (which costs 8 GBP to visit) was on the third floor, but you could also see what I thought was the most interesting part of the museum which was the World Culture exhibit. The exhibits themselves are nice, but this museum has a novel approach to explaining how Liverpool got its items. Comedian Daliso Chaponda was narrating the process of how the museum procured the majority of its items through good ole colonization (kidding, not kidding). He brings to light the appropriation process through comedic discussion, novel and palatable. The 3rd floor also has the Egyptian Exhibit, which is very good. It's probably the jewel of the museum. The history of the pieces are well explained, and the mummies are displayed wonderfully, some in layers, some in narrative, and plenty of interactivity for the little ones. I didn't spend much time on the fourth floor (Dinosaurs) or fifth floor (Planetarium/Space). The fifth floor wasn't as impressive, but gave those genre's some space for those that are interested. It was the meh portions of the museum. If you have a few hours to burn, consider this museum a good choice for kids of all ages and interests.

Visited the museum especially to see the current special exhibition on the Chinese terracotta army…read morewhich was well worth the cost of the tickets. The building contains a large cafe on the ground floor that was well stocked with good quality food and deserts, this area also has access to free Wi-Fi. The next floor has the Aquarium and treasure house theater. The 2nd (3rd in US) floor has the special exhibition and the Bug House. Next floor contains World Cultures, Ancient Egypt and Western Discovery Center (only open weekends & school holidays. 4th floor holds Dinosaurs, Endangered Planet and Clore Natural History Center. Finally the 5th floor holds exhibits on Space and Time along with a Planetarium - tickets needed from the information desk on the ground floor. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and could not be more accommodating, well worth the visit. I should also add the this museum is free except for the special exhibit which needs tickets purchased either online or at the entrance with limited time slots available each day.

Felt a tad bit touristy but I don't know how you could avoid that. So much of the Liverpool…read moreexperience is dominated by Beatles things so of course this museum goes all in. That being said, I thought they do a good job with each room being its own experience and sort of immersive. Didn't necessarily learn anything new but enjoyed myself nonetheless.

The Beatles Story is a little expensive at first. But with the audio it really pays off…read more An In depth understanding of the band steps over really a few years from start to finish. And I lived thru it all. New facts and surprises here. Gotta come. Look for Epsteins black briefcase. He had secrets. There is a copy of abbey road crossing and the cavern. Both are a shadow of the real thing. The Cavern, just down the lane is a rebuild, but a exact, right down to the stage and the bar. He sure to spend the five each to go, a singer playing Beatles after 11 am. I liked him. I would feel special just to stand on that stage. I didn't. But I was close, singing along. We did all three spots in a week. This is what we traveled around the world to do. We bought guitar pics and tee shirts I have never seen on anyone. That's just what I like. Our reverse British Invasion Tour. Yes, it's personal.....

Sudley house on Mossley Hill Road dates back to the 19th Century and is so beautiful. I love the…read morelayout, and wish I could live there. The staircase is awesome and leads up to the top of the house and an amazing white round ceiling. The carved marble fireplace in the dining room is another amazing feature of the house. I spent a while in the costume room which is currently exhibiting Emily Tinne, and her six children between about 1910 and 1940. Check out the coat of antelope fur lined with figured brown rayon silk. The history of the house is pretty interesting. Nicholas Robinson, a rich corn merchant, bought the land for £4,500 upon which the house is now built. Bargain! The house was finished by 1824 and Nicholas was living in it until 1854. In 1883 the house was sold to George Holt who made alterations to the property including the creation of a garden veranda. Claims to fame for the house include: one of the few period homes decorated in a Victorian style that still has many of its original features. It is also the only surviving Victorian merchant art collection in Britain still hanging in its original location. The house is free to visit and well worth the effort to get there.

At Sudley House, you can experience the charmed life of a wealthy Victorian merchant family - home…read moreof the magnificent art collection of ship owner George Holt. Works on show include paintings by Landseer and Turner to name but a few. There are contemporary videos and an introductory display to tell how members of family and household lived. Upstairs, the childhood rooms explore how Victorian children learned and played and a costume room features changing displays of period clothing and a temporary exhibition gallery. Sudley House contains the only surviving Victorian merchant art collection in Britain still hanging in its original location. Best of all, entry is free for all and it is open daily from 10am-5pm.

Service is great, the docents were helpful and super kind. When we asked how to best attack the…read moremuseum, they recommended top to bottom - it worked out great. The selection of works at the Walker is better than advertised. They have a good mix of works you can spend more than two hours alone on the second floor alone. The paintings are well labeled on the classic frames, and the background behind the classic works don't leave you guessing - even on the few abstracts. Also on display are the John Moore Award winners. This art award is given to works composed by native Britains artists and brings together the best in contemporary style painters. If you wish, you can pay 5£ to see Tom Wood's Photie Man exposition. We skipped, not just because of the cost, but for time. The cafe is in the first fourier and it serves soft drinks, espressos, and small pastries. Value is great...this place is FREE.

Been going here since a child .. taken my children and then my grandchildren...one of the best…read moreGalleries I've visited ... extra activities for children to encourage them to appreciate the Art

The Liverpool World Museum is the City's main museum and a must see for tourists and for anybody…read morewho lives in Liverpool or is here for a day out. The place has not much to fault because with the amount of things to see with a brilliant layout (all for free), it is perfect for friends, family and particularly children as it is educational in all areas. There are several floors to visit and my favourite has to be the aquarium and reptile section simply because I adore creatures of this type! This museum has everything to suit all tastes and all ages. It also has a café, gift shop and various activity centres focussed for infants. Spend a whole day here and you will never be bored!

It seems harsh to only give 3 stars to Liverpool's Museum but I just didn't find it that impressive…read moreor informative. OK, admittedly it seems to be aimed at an age range of 4 - 12 year olds but since when has learning had a limit on it? Certainly a man in his 20s should have something better to do than visit a museum and this place does make a great family day out because of its colourful, interactive exhibits far removed from the idea of dusty, dark old museums - but I like the dusty, dark museum. I think way back when, this place was far more interesting because it had a creepy, authoritative take on learning with hugely impressive Sarcophagus' and Samurai outfits, what are your kids going to learn when they're distratcted by noisy buzzers and colourful shapes? Oh anything to keep them quiet is it.

The aquarium in the world museum is brilliant, it combines fish from Australia to Anglesey with the…read morevery latest technology. They have combined a new learning and activity space within the aquarium; the Living Laboratory. In this part everyone can get up close to fish and other sea life in special low-level tanks. As interesting as aquariums are, they can often be quite boring but with the staff running regular demonstrations for the visitors and a chance to observe and properly get involved so for that reason it has to be one of the better ones that I have visited. There are many displays and activities in the Living Laboratory and they have tried their best to emphasise links between the live specimens and the museum's historic collections. Video conferencing facilities are also available, this allows to link through to behind the scenes activities, events in the Treasure House Theatre and other parts of the museum. Be sure to ring to find out what events they are running so you don't miss out.

The Victoria Gallery and Museum is a beautifully renovated gothic building housing the University…read moreof Liverpool's amazing collection of fine art, silver, sculpture and ceramics along with zoological specimens and pioneering scientific equipment. Some highlights include early x-rays, a fully re-created dentist's surgery from the 1930's and dinosaur footprints discovered in the north west. How weird and wonderful! This new museum in the heart of the University's campus may be compact, but definitely packs a punch and is well worth a visit! It also has the lovely named Waterhouse cafe on the ground floor where you can snack up some tasty treats and a nice brew. Delicious food, lunches and afternoon teas are served between 10am-4pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Ah it's summer so those pesky students have all left and the rest of us can reclaim the sights such…read moreas The Victoria Gallery that are usually off limits. I was not a student in Liverpool so I have missed out on the wonderful architecture and marbled halls of the Victoria - ah who am I trying to kid, like any of the students ever step foot in here! Within the impressive walls of the Victoria building is a less than impressive gallery. There are very few pieces on display so I felt just as I found something to get me interested the exhibit was over and it was on to another floor. But if you take the time to look around there are some rewarding pieces such as the small religious icons, Rembrandt sketches and the temporary exhibits like the current Bridgit Riley show. However I was quick to dismiss the Tate museum pieces way up on the top floor but after looking at the weird collection of items I was strangely engrossed. Anyone who has seen Alien Resurrection - or maybe Jar City is a more creditible reference - will find the preserved creatures in test tubes and jars a bit freaky but fascinating.

I'd overlooked this place for many years mainly because I didn't think that it was a public…read morebuilding but was probably a local government centre for discovering methods of preservation for the remaining Beatles. When asked to go along to several exhibitions I have been pleasantly surprised at the scope and interest of these displays. It is probably not my favourite of Liverpool's galleries or museums as it is small with a limited amount of items on display as it has more to do with the work its staff do behind the scenes - they recently spent many months restoring the large figure of Eros to the fountain of Sefton Park. It is the type of place to keep an eye on for as they will often have a good selection of photography displays but I am often disappointed if just turning up to what is on unless the painstaking process of preservation is something you're into.

The National Conservation Centre's interactive learning display reveals how the collections and…read moreexhibits at National Museums Liverpool are cared for. The centre allows you to take part in demonstarions, live-video links and meet the conservaotrs. One permanent exhibit in particular called Reveal is something a family will enjoy as this details the hidden story of objects with a conservation science lab at its centre. There is also an exhibition now that includes Lewis's fifth floor (a store in Liverpool that will be closing down soon): A department story running from 26th February till 30th August. Best of all is that entry is free for all.