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Find out more about the dangerous world of smuggling and contraband goods in these events and activities.
Whether they involve tracking down suspicious packages full of contraband goods, investigating the taxing world of tax or protecting endangered species, all of these events are based on the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum
Stories of the dangerous world of smuggling and the endangered animals and plants that Customs Officers protect.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Suitable for families
Next date : 1pm, 2pm and 3pm - Saturday 21 November 2009
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Think you’ve got what it takes to be a customs officer? Come and search our ship to see if you can spot any signs of smuggling.
Places are limited - pick up your free ticket on the day at the welcome desk.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1, 1.30, 2, 3 and 3.30pm - Sunday 22 November 2009 | Show all dates (6 more)...
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Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Make your own eco-friendly vehicle out of recycled materials and discover how customs officers protect the environment.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1-4pm - Saturday 28 November 2009
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The infamous Mother Redcap will captivate you with her tales about the dark and dangerous world of smuggling.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1pm, 2pm and 3pm - Saturday 28 November 2009 | Show all dates (1 more)...
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Seized! gallery, basement
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Customs themed fun for little visitors aged under 5 with music, art, stories and dressing up.
Free activity, places are limited. Please pick up your free ticket from the information desk.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Suitable for 2yrs +
Next date : 10.30am-1.30pm - Thursday 3 December 2009
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Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Use forensic skills to dicover what nasty things used to be mixed with everyday items like coffee, tea and flour.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1-4pm - Saturday 5 December 2009
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Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Parson Dodge will be lurking about the gallery. If you're lucky he may stop and tell you all about the age-old battle between smugglers and customs men.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
The performances on 17 January 2010 will be British Sign Language interpreted.
Suitable for 7yrs+
Next date : 1pm, 2pm and 3pm - Sunday 6 December 2009 | Show all dates (1 more)...
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Seized! gallery, basement
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Discover more about our contraband collections, from counterfeits to cannabis.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1-4pm - Thursday 10 December 2009
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Make your own salt dough ornament or eco-friendly Christmas card to take away in this crafty workshop.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1-4pm - Saturday 12 December 2009 | Show all dates (1 more)...
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Meet our Sniffer dog and his friend Smugglebuster in our fun family-friendly role play linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Suitable for families
Next date : 1-4pm - Sunday 20 December 2009
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Learn more about the endangered species that customs officers protect in this free drop-in workshop, where you can make your own animal sculpture using modelling clay.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Suitable for all visitors
Next date : 1-4pm - Wednesday 30 December 2009
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Merseyside Maritime Museum
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Learn the skill of glass painting and create your own glass ornament in this workshop.
Collect a free ticket from the information desk on the day.
This event is linked to the collections in the 'Seized! Revenue and Customs uncovered' gallery at Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Suitable for 7yrs+
Next date : 11am and 1pm - Monday 11 January 2010
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Merseyside Maritime Museum
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