About the museum

History of World Museum

Illustration of the outside of the building

World Museum is the oldest of the museums and galleries in Liverpool, it opened in 1853!

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Things to see

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Things to see

You should visit:

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Planetarium - A journey through space|

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Aquarium - Creatures from the deep|

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Bug House - Live creepy crawlies|

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Treasure House Theatre - Films and performances|

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Clore Natural History Centre - Handle natural objects|

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Weston Discovery Centre - Handle objects from around the world|

Must-see objects:

| Egyptian mummies|

| Samurai armour|

| Casts of dinosaurs|

| Meteorite from Mars|

| Javanese shadow puppets|

| Anglo-Saxon treasure|

Kids will love these fun things to see.|

Your visit

Get information about everything from opening times to baby changing facilities on our Your visit page.|

You can also contact us| if you need further assistance.