Tourist information

History of the museum

World Museum is the oldest of the museums and galleries operated by National Museums Liverpool. It first opened on 8 March 1853!

• Find out more about the history of the museum here.

Useful links

• Visit Liverpool - official tourist information website.
• Liverpool underlined - useful tourist guide to the city.
• Art in Liverpool - comprehensive Liverpool arts and culture listings.
• Enjoy England - the official website for tourism in England.

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Liverpool bus tours

Buy tickets from us for the City Explorer buses - a great way to see highlights of the city, including Merseyside Maritime Museum| and Museum of Liverpool|, hosted by a live guide.

A standard adult ticket costs £7 and family tickets are also available. You can buy your ticket from the shop.