Top 5 Museums of Liverpool
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Liverpool offers a rich array of tourist attractions, particularly its renowned museums and art galleries. Among the most highly rated are the Walker Art Gallery, the LFC Museum, the Museum of Liverpool, the Merseyside Maritime Museum, and The Beatles Story.
For those looking to visit, finding convenient accommodation like Liverpool aparthotels can enhance your experience, allowing you to explore these remarkable sites with ease. The Walker Art Gallery, located in the heart of the city and just a short distance from Albert Dock, boasts an extensive collection of art spanning from the 15th century to contemporary pieces. Its well-organized layout enables visitors to navigate through timelines or specific interests effortlessly, with clear labels throughout. The gallery is open daily from 10am to 5pm.
No trip would be complete for a Liverpool Football Club fan without a visit to the LFC Museum. Newly opened, it showcases memorabilia from the club’s legendary managers and players. For a more immersive experience, plan your visit on a non-match day to enjoy a tour of the stadium, including access to the players’ entrance, changing rooms, interview room, and the dugout.
The Museum of Liverpool, heralded as the world’s first museum dedicated to a regional city's history, offers free entry and is perfect for a family outing. Highlights include a life-sized Liverbird, one of the original Ford Anglias from the Halewood plant, the stage where Lennon and McCartney first met, and the Lotus sport bike that earned Chris Boardman his Olympic victories. Open daily, it is located along the waterfront near Albert Dock.
Albert Dock and the Merseyside Maritime Museum narrate Liverpool's maritime legacy, from its founding fathers sailing to America to the construction of iconic ships like the Lusitania and Titanic, and the Merchant Navy's vital role in World War II's Battle of the Atlantic. The museum spans four floors and offers visits to Liverpool’s Old Dock, the Edmund Gardner pilot ship, and the three-masted schooner, the De Wadden.
Lastly, The Beatles Story is divided into two locations, with the main one at Albert Dock, chronicling the journey of the Fab Four through their music, culture, and vibrant lives. A special exhibit titled “Elvis and Us,” located a 10-minute walk away, explores the influence of the King of Rock n Roll on The Beatles, and is presented in collaboration with Graceland.
