World Museum Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside · ★ 4.5 · 19,163 visitor reviews
Liverpool, L3 8EN
About
There's no better place to explore the wonders of the natural world than World Museum Liverpool, where you can see everything from live colonies of insects to historic zoological and botanical exhibits. Visitors can examine the collections up close in the award winning Clore Natural History Centre, which boasts a range of hands on activities suitable for the whole family. There's more interactive fun in the new Bug House and Aquarium, where you can also see live exhibits.
Why not discover the free planetarium: a theatre of the Universe! World Museums Planetarium features fantastic shows including Earth, Moon and Sun, Fly me to the Moon and From Earth to Universe. You can blast off on a spectacular journey through space and time, learning about the Universe around you as you go.
The ethnology collection at World Museum Liverpool, ranks among the top six collections in the country, the four main areas represented are: Africa, the Americas, Oceania and Asia. The exhibition includes interactive displays to transport you around the world. In the Weston Discovery Centre you can touch, explore and learn about the past and present human worlds in a new hands-on centre.
Plus see online through the link for information on tours, family shows and special events at this venue.
Good for: older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Toilets
- Cafe
- Pushchair Friendly
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Common questions
Is World Museum Liverpool free to visit?
Entry details vary, so check their website for current information. The museum offers incredible natural history exhibits, a planetarium, and interactive galleries.
What can families do at World Museum Liverpool?
Families can explore live insect colonies in the Bug House and Aquarium, visit the free planetarium with shows like 'Fly me to the Moon', and discover collections spanning the natural world and world cultures in interactive galleries.
What are the opening hours for World Museum Liverpool?
World Museum Liverpool is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It's closed on Mondays.
Is World Museum Liverpool pushchair friendly?
Yes, the museum is pushchair-friendly with wheelchair accessible areas, an accessible entrance, and accessible parking. There's a cafe for refreshments and toilet facilities.
What age groups is World Museum Liverpool best for?
The museum is particularly suited to young children, older children, and teenagers. The hands-on Weston Discovery Centre and award-winning Clore Natural History Centre offer activities for the whole family.
What families say
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