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:

Planetarium - A journey through space

Aquarium - Creatures from the deep

Bug House - Live creepy crawlies

Treasure House Theatre - Films and performances

Clore Natural History Centre - Handle natural objects

Weston Discovery Centre - Handle objects from around the world

Must-see objects:

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.