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Building a new museum

Find out about the exciting plans for this major new museum on the waterfront, due to open in 2010/2011.

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Become a member

Get closer to your favourite museums and galleries for less with half price membership.

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Liverpool, the Port City

This public discussion, which ties in with a theme of the museum, can be downloaded or listened to straight from your computer.

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.

Collection spotlight

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