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Museum of Liverpool

National Museum & Exhibition · Merseyside, England · Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DG

Museum of Liverpool is a national museum & exhibition in Merseyside, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

PriceFree entry
Free entry. Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DG (0151 478 4545).
Opening timesWednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; closed 25-26 December.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; avoid wet weekends.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
All ages; Little Liverpool gallery for under-6s.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsFree entry; see the Little Liverpool toddler area first.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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