Exterior of the Martime museum. Ships are infront of it. It is night time.

Maritime Museum

Set sail and drop anchor for a fun day out with the whole family at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Come and explore the large and varied collections that reflect the seafaring importance of Liverpool as a gateway to the world.

Based in the Albert Dock, this shipshape museum contains four floors of fascinating galleries that explore the city’s maritime legacy.

Displays look at Liverpool’s important role during the Second World War, life at sea with the merchant navy and the Titanic, Lusitania and the Forgotten Empress gallery.

The Maritime Archive and Library also contains one of the finest collections of merchant shipping records in the UK. The Museum also puts together a jam packed programme of maritime activities for children during school holidays, it's a great day out for the whole family on Liverpool's iconic Albert Dock.

Photo Credit: Tomas Adam

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Nearest station: James Street

James Street station is a few minutes walk from the Maritime Museum, for Wirral line services.

Nearest station: Liverpool Central

Liverpool Central is a short walk for Northern line services.

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