Liverpool museums - Merseyside Maritime Museum homepage

The Merseyside Maritime Museum tells the history of one of the world's greatest ports. Discover Liverpool's central role in centuries at sea as the gateway to the new world, how the Titanic, Lusitania and Empress of Ireland tragedies affected the city and how merchant navy ships operating out of the port have provided a lifeline in times of war and peace.

Liverpool: world gateway Venue highlight The ships and shipping companies that made Liverpool one of the world's greatest seaports	Magical History Tour Exhibition Take a trip through Liverpool's history, guided by a time travelling taxi driver!
Highlights for 2008 Events and activities Some of the major exhibitions at National Museums Liverpool during Capital of Culture year	Seized: revenue and customs uncovered Online feature See how the former Customs and Excise Museum is changing
Sea Urchins Venue highlight There's plenty for your little monkeys to do in this play area for younger visitors	Titanic, Lusitania and the Forgotten Empress Venue highlight A tragic trio of shipping disasters, all with links to Liverpool
Hello Sailor! Exhibition Discover the hidden story of gay life on the ocean wave as this popular exhibition returns to Liverpool	Maritime wallpapers Online feature Get nautical with these free wallpapers to decorate your desktop