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Our museums and galleries house fascinating collections, from living bugs to The Beatles, fine art to photography, the Titanic to ancient Egypt.
Due to Government cuts the National Conservation Centre closed to visitors on Friday 17 December.
However our conservators are continuing their vital work to conserve our collections in the conservation studios based in the Midland Railway Building.
If you can't see the Google map above you can download a printer-friendly information sheet with details of how to get to the Midland Railway Building including a map:
The Midland Railway Building is in Liverpool city centre, close to Queen Square. You may want to use AA Route Planner to plan your journey.
The Midland Railway Building is a short walk from Liverpool Lime Street station - Liverpool's mainline train station. Simply leave the concourse via the exit closest to the ticket office (this route is also suitable for those requiring level access). You come out on Lord Nelson Street, facing the side of the Empire Theatre. Turn left out onto Lime Street (St George's Hall is opposite). Go left along Lime Street until you reach the pedestrian crossing. Cross Lime Street to St George's Hall, then cross the road again on the left, heading towards the Royal Court Theatre. Walk past the theatre towards the Queen Square Travel Centre (a large circular bulding with a clock on top) then head to the right of this and walk carry on past the bus stops, passing several shops and Yates's on your left. The Midland Railway Building is in directly front of you, over the road (Whitechapel). There is a pedestrian crossing in front of the building and the entrance is at the side, on Peter Street.
The nearest local line train station is Lime Street lower level. This is only served by Wirral Line trains.
Moorfields station, just off Dale Street, is a 5-10 min walk away. This station is served by the Southport-Hunts Cross, Ormskirk, Kirkby, West Kirby, New Brighton, Chester and Ellesmere Port line trains. Leave the station by the Moorfields entrance, coming out onto Dale Street. Go left along Dale Street until you get to Crosshall Street on the right (just before the Dale Street flyover). Cross at the pedestrian crossing and walk down Crosshall Street, crossing Victoria Street at the pedestrian crossing. You are now at the back of the Midland Railway Building, turn right and walk to the corner of the building, then the entrance is on Peter Street is on your left.
Liverpool Central station is served by the same services as Moorfields. Leave the station by the main entrance, coming out onto Ranelagh Street. Cross at the pedestrian crossing and walk through Clayton Square shopping centre, then past St John's shopping centre on your right and Tesco Metro on your left to Williamson Square. Walk across the square to the taxi rank, then past this to Whitechapel. There is a pedestrain crossing on the right that crosses the road to the front of the Midland Railway Building and the entrance is at the side, on Peter Street.
The Midland Railway Building is within walking distance of the bus stations at Queen Square and the Paradise Street Interchange.
The Midland Railway Building is just across the road from Queen Square, opposite Yates's. There is a pedestrian crossing on Whitechapel in front of the building and the entrance is at the side, on Peter Street.
Leave the bus station by the eastern exit (the end furthest from the river and the Albert Dock) and walk away from the river, up Hanover Street until you get past John Lewis. Turn left here and walk all the way down Paradise Street, keep going across Chruch Street and past the Met Quarter on your left. Cross the road at the traffic lights and walk ahead a short distance, then turm left onto Peter Street. The entrance to the Midland Railway Building is about half way along on the right.
The National Express coach station at Norton Street is within walking distance of the Midland Railway Building. Go right out of the coach station and onto London Road. Turn right, go down London Road, cross over at the traffic lights towards the fountain on the corner of William Brown Street. Walk down William Brown Street past the Walker Art Gallery and World Museum on the right. Turn left at the end of the road, go past the bottom of St John's Gardens on your left then cross the road towards Queen Square. Walk past Queen Square down Whitechapel until you get to a crossroad. The Midland Railway Building is directly opposite, across the pedestrian crossings. The entrance is at the side, on Peter Street
Local travel information is available on the Merseytravel website or by calling 0871 200 2233.
There is a small pay and display car park on Victoria Street, behind the Midland Railway Building. There is also a multi-storey car park at Queen Square.
There is a coach drop off point at the side of the Midland Railway Building on Crosshall Street.
There are disabled parking facilities in Peter Street, at the side of the building. There is also one space on Victoria Street at the rear of the building.
There are disabled parking facilities in Peter Street, at the side of the building. There is also one space on Victoria Street at the rear of the building.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Visitors with mobility probelms may like to make use of Liverpool's Shopmobility service. You can hire equipment including manual and electric wheelchairs and electric scooters. The shop is on the third floor of Liverpool One shopping centre, close to the accessible parking bays in the Strand Street Q-Park. Equipment must be booked in advance and there is a charge. More information can be found on the Liverpool One website or by calling 0151 707 0877.
The Merseylink Service is a dial-a-ride service for Merseyside people with mobility problems or difficulties, who cannot use or have difficulty using public transport. The service runs from 8am to 11pm daily and can be used by members for travel anywhere in Merseyside. The service is free for members and one essential travel companion. For further information contact Merseylink on 0151 709 1929.