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.....

This is an amazing museum that chronicles the history of the great city of Liverpool…read more Great exhibition highlighting the people that made the city what it is. You can spend a lot of time at this museum... it has three floors, but my favorite was the third floor. it was about the people of Liverpool, who they were, the cultures they brought with them, and the many personalities that came out of the great city. One of my favorites was the film about the city's two football clubs, their history, and how, despite being cross park rivals, bring the city together over and over. Liverpool and Everton are integral to who the city is and football is the thing that binds them. The music section was just as good. The small film about the Beatles and how they became the global sensation that they are and the city the egg that spawned them. Alongside, the Fab4, you will find that many other stars have come out of Liverpool too... like Black to Bowie. Also, many stars have made their way from the Merseyside as well. Working your way downward, you find out more about the businesses that developed the town into a city, and the medieval to industrial booms. Sugar, timber, and people made their way through the city. I personally enjoyed the information about the city's military regiment. The museum is very interactive on all floors and is interesting for folks of all ages. We had a fun time. Look for the superlambananas! Tip: Work your way through the museum from the third floor then downward.

Spent there almost 2.5 hours! Variety of exhibitions, exploring history of the town from ancient…read moretimes to nowadays, also touching on important social subjects such as slavery and discrimination. Fascinating and informative look into the past. Added bonus - views from the upstairs are great! The museum is free of charge, although donations are welcome.

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.

This was excellent and a lot of new war facts. Russia and…read moreEngland joined hands to fight Germany? Yes. German battle pilots had detail maps of Liverpool? Streets and reference buildings. Yes. The 30 foot war room wall showed all the battle areas on the seas on two walls. Churchill was here often enough To bathe here. Claw foot. Tub. Still here. The back up generator for the building was from a scuttled German u boat. Reuse every thing. The merchant navy ships were as active as the British Navy ships,& acted as decoys and sunk u boats with hidden deck guns under tarps till Sub was in range. Originally, U boat would surface, challenge. After a few decoy events, they torpedoed first, at night and in packs. AKA Wolfpacks of 3-6. They would Actually chase a convoy during daylight, come up at night. Fire on the surface. The answer to that was the Liberator airplane with field lights a torpedos. They took the subs at night and found the German Battleship Bismarck on a training flight. Bye bye Battleship. Millions died in WW2. There is a little store. We got British Cloth napkins showing British Enlisted Sailors. I and my father were both USN enlisted. Lots to see here. Military discount and we stayed over two hours. Easy to find. Flags out front. Come on down!

I'll admit now I had no idea this place existed. Formerly the headquarters for the Western…read moreApproaches Command, a supreme Royal Navy authority responsible for keeping Atlantic shipping safe during World War II, the building is now open to the public and displays the subdued manliness of 1940s Britain with withering expertise. These people had no time for Facebook and iPlayer. They were too busy saving the world, by golly A complex underground bunker decorated with all the original wartime furniture and machinery, the building looks unnervingly like its hundreds of employees have simply got up and left. I kept forgetting it was a museum. The atmosphere is striking. One highlight was the Operations Room, with its models of WRNs pushing models of ships round a big map of the Atlantic. A hidden tape player fills the room with sound effects of what it would have sounded like- all chattering teleprinters and barking admirals. Other points of interest include the 'hotline' telephone booth that was connected directly to the War Cabinet and the Cypher Room, where decoded messages were received from Bletchley Park. Both of these things were protected by armed guards. I loved this place, not least because I was the only visitor there. Being on my own meant I could do what most other museums will slap you for trying. I attempted to lift a huge unexploded bomb (I couldn't) and almost wound one of those howling air raid siren things before I realised the woman on the front desk might get annoyed. Towards the end of the museum there was a table piled high with helmets, caps and gas masks that you were allowed to try on. I say 'you' when I actually mean 'children' but that means nothing because I still did anyway. I wouldn't have lasted five minutes in a war.

The BME could very easily be a tourist trap type experience but I thought they did a good job…read morechronicling many eras and genres of music in British History. It starts with trad and skiffle and progresses to contemporary artists. The interactive screens were a nice touch and I loved seeing all of the memorabilia from my favourite bands. The gift shop had some surprising items and is worth a quick look, though I thought the cafe's selection could have been a bit fancier (perhaps just my personal taste.)

I was really looking forward to this, but perhaps I was expecting too much after having been to the…read moreMOPOP in Seattle a few times. Granted, the MOPOP costs twice as much. However , where I expected historical artifacts, the majority here were reproductions or were often "made for" an artist, or were clothes their fans wore, or were just album covers and the like. Cool stuff, but lacking the historicity I expected. They do have the guitar Andy Scott used to record "Ballroom Blitz," a bass Bill Wyman used on tour, and some handwritten lyrics from Freddy Mercury. I realize these types of acquisitions are costly, so I imagine they're still collecting. There is a cool stage--that eats up a lot of empty space when nothing is playing in it most of the time--where they show holographic performers. We saw Boy George, who I think is ok, and it was really great. Being into rock my whole life, I didn't need to read the story boards about the development of music, though some might enjoy them. There are some mildly fun interactive maps and graphics, and some engaging videos that you can experience as you stroll through. We didn't do the audio tour, so I can't comment on it. We spent a half hour at the end playing instruments they have there for you to mess with. Unlike the MOPOP, they all worked, and the guitars were in tune! As a guitarist, I was impressed that they had real USA Gibsons. I spent most of my time banging on an electric drum kit, however. My wife and 14 year old daughter spent the whole time on an electric keyboard, and had real fun doing it.

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.

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

This ww2 exhibit was really nice to visit, as the museum has done a good job in preserving the…read moreremains of a recovered submarine (U-534). The Mersey ferry ride over is a good way to arrive at the sub. The cutaways and displays were explained well, and you can spend a good hour or two here just learning about the people who served aboard the sub during wartime. There is a nice cafe and restaurant onsite, to grab a coffee and slice of cake if you are looking for a snack. Another German sub (the U-505), can be seen in Chicago and would complement this experience.

At U-boat Story, you will be able to look into the U-boat in four sections with glass viewing…read morepartitions, view its amazing interior and discover its surprisingly well preserved artefacts including a rare Enigma machine. Through the exhibition's interactive and audiovisual exhibits, you can gain a unique insight into life on board a submarine during wartime and enduring the mystery of U-534. U-boat Story is a fascinating look back into history. Guided tours are available daily. More details can be found on their website or by giving them a call. A variety of U-boat and wartime related gifts can be purchased in the souvenir shop. A new waterfront café called 'Home' is located at Woodside where you can enjoy quality food and drinks while you enjoy the stunning views. This exhibition normally tends to attract more of the older generation or those with an interest in war history.

On the third floor of the Merseyside Maritime Museum, this organization attempts to give voice and…read moreshare an honest version of slavery and its effects in the UK - in Liverpool, in particular. Once upon a time, Liverpool was the Trans Atlantic capital of the world so the trade of humans as a commodity put Liverpool dead center of the action. Probably want to leave about 1-2 hours to fully enjoy the museum and its impact. You need the undivided attention to ensure that you have the time to fully comprehend what you're looking at. The museum attempts to deliver the topic without guilt or preaching. It tries to show the many aspects of slavery and that many countries (to include African nations) were involved in the slave trade. Unfortunately, some of the audiophones weren't working, that's not helpful. Overall, the museum delivers good information describing the role of the English in the trade, its abolition, and the continued struggles here and around the rest of the world as a result of slavery. Entry is free, so no reason not to go learn some history. It's not big, but it's a big topic and context frames your reality.

This free Museum brings the world slave trade in to Focus…read more My past impression was , it was The US alone And slave needs for cotton and homes. But we ( America) were another cog in the giant wheel of all of Europe, England, Portuguese, and Cuba. Add Sugar,gold and silver mining, the war chiefs Taking prisoners from another village to sell over and over to traders, men,women and children. Sometimes A hundred miles and more inland. Slave traders reselling a group to another trader group until they made it to the sea for transport. A commodity To be handled. Every country on the map needed free labor and Africa had millions to draw from. A ten percent loss of life was anticipated and factored in. The slaves were made to dance for the ships company entertainment daily. . The women were raped by crew daily over a average 6 week voyage. Pregnant women were also taken and children were born under horrific conditions. Just a few things we learned. Liverpool itself was a trading hub and A Slave ship building powerhouse. Slaves layed down on a flat deck, a special level above more solid cargo, restrained. Depending on the captain slave trader, they might have been allowed deck time and a bucket wash of sea water tossed on them. The types of restraints and branding Rival early England. Punishment Masks and collars for disobeying. A wood yoke stick with restraint bar for managing a unruly slave was on display. 6 feet long, 3 inch diameter. Just a modified stick from a tree. Maybe Oak. Actually a shock day you will remember. A lot of personal reminders of how the Hawaii people were managed over sugar cane, and the American Indians over the land in the west. Profit and Profit