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World Museum Liverpool
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William Brown Street
Liverpool
L3 8EN
Merseyside
England
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World Museum Liverpool (c) National Museums Liverpool
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Personalities, Science and Technology, World Cultures
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0151 478 4399
Education (Tel)
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0151 478 4296
Switchboard (Tel)
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0151 207 0001
Press (Tel)
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0151 478 4612
Keeper's Office (Fax)
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0151 955 0840
Education (Fax)
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0151 478 4322
Press
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press@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
General
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themuseum@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
World Museum Liverpool
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www.worldmuseumliverpool.org.uk
National Museums Liverpool
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www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Planetarium
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www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/spaceandtime/planetarium
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Open
Mon-Sat 1000-1700
Sun 1200-1700 Call first to avoid temporary closures
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Closed
24 December, from 2pm.
25, 26 December
1 January
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Admission charges
Entrance is free for all, including the Planetarium.
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Description
World Museum Liverpool is one of the UK's finest multi-disciplinary museums. It is the largest and oldest of the National Museums Liverpool, founded in 1851 when the 13th Earl of Derby left his substantial natural history collection to the city. The museum has now doubled in size with new, exciting exhibits and attraction.
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Collections description
Its collections are world-wide in scope, and world-class in quality. They cover archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. The popular Planetarium is now free to all.
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Key artists and exhibits
Planetarium; Dinosaurs; Aquarium; Greeks; Romans; Egyptians; Mummies; Space; Archaeology
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Articles
Only A Game? Major UEFA Football Show Comes To Liverpool
News In Brief - Week Ending June 8 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending May 19 2008
Liverpool Museums Predict Record Breaking Year For Liverpool 08
2007 Museums & Heritage Awards For Excellence Announced
News In Brief - Week Ending January 28 2007
News In Brief - Week Ending November 19 2006
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Trails
Get Out Of The Office At Lunchtime And Visit A Liverpool Museum
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
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Facilities
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Restaurant
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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