Highlight

old photo of a group of sailors, one dressed in drag

Hello Sailor!

Discover the hidden story of gay life on the ocean wave in this popular exhibition.

Features

twisted silver Viking jewellery

Viking invasion!

World Museum and Merseyside Maritime Museum have a range of Viking activities, from family crafts to a major conference.

Seized! logo

Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered

Discover an unseen world of smuggling, intrigue and detection.

Visitor information

Open daily 10am-5pm.
Free entry!

About the museum

Museum exterior, a red brick building overlooking Liverpool's docks

Discover Liverpool's central role in centuries at sea as the gateway to the new world. Highlights include a poignant gallery about tragedies such as the Titanic, ship models and the Life at Sea display, telling how merchant navy ships operating out of the port have provided a lifeline in times of war and peace.

Collection spotlight

model ship in bulb