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September 8 2008

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Merseyside Maritime Museum

Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ, Merseyside, England

Merseyside Maritime Museum is in a former bonded warehouse, part of the historic Albert Dock on the banks of the River Mersey. The museum, opened in 1980, tells the story of one of the world's greatest ports and the people who used it.

Merseyside Maritime Museum (c) National Museums Liverpool

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 0151 478 4499
0151 478 4441
0151 478 4612
Fax : 0151 478 4590
0151 478 4533
0151 478 4777
E-mail : press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
maritime@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
maritime.archives@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

URL : www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/m
aritime/index.asp

www.merseysidemaritimemuseum.
org.uk

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/m
aritime/slavery/

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/m
aritime/exhibitions/boa/home.asp

Open

Mon-Sun 1000-1700

Closed

24 December, from 2pm 25, 26 December 1 January

Admission Charges

All events, tours, exhibitions and activities are FREE.

Events

Magical History Tour - Merseyside Maritime Museum
28 July 2007 - 27 September 2009

Related Articles

26/08/2008 News In Brief - Museums, Galleries And Heritage News
24/03/2008 Liverpool's Maritime Museum To Celebrate The Scouse Accent
03/01/2008 Liverpool Museums Predict Record Breaking Year For Liverpool 08
09/10/2007 Liverpool Museum To Host Debate On Slave Trade Reparations
29/08/2007 Maritime Park At Liverpool's Historic Docks Secures Funding
29/08/2007 Liverpoool Maritime Museum Acquires 1907 Panorama Painting
17/08/2007 UNESCO Slavery Remembrance - UK Museums Mark The Bicentenary

Description

Merseyside Maritime Museum is in a former bonded warehouse, part of the historic Albert Dock on the banks of the River Mersey. The museum, opened in 1980, tells the story of one of the world's greatest ports and the people who used it.

Collections description

The museum's collections reflect the international importance of Liverpool as a gateway to the world, including the city's role in the transatlantic slave trade and emigration. The Maritime Archive and Library contains one of the finest collections of merchant shipping records in the UK.

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum

Collections

General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Schools Education

Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools

Facilities

Auditorium
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities

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