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View of the museum construction from the Albert Dock, framed by brick warehouse buildings

Museum funding announcement

The Museum of Liverpool has been awarded a grant of £11 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The money had previously been earmarked for the fit out in January 2007, and this marks the successful completion of a Stage Two application.

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Join us

Get closer to your favourite museums and galleries with our new membership scheme.

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Liverpool lives

Some of the personal stories of the people behind our objects.

Visitor information

The new Museum of Liverpool will open in 2010/11. In the meantime you can find out about the city's history in some of our other venues.

About the museum

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The museum will demonstrate Liverpool’s unique contribution to the world and will showcase popular culture while tackling social, historical and contemporary issues.