Seafaring history of Britain’s major port city
Once part of a Victorian warehouse complex built for high value goods like tea, silk, sugar and spirits, the Merseyside Maritime Museum was the first public building to open at the Royal Albert Dock, in 1986, heralding the renaissance of Liverpool’s historic waterfront. The Grade I-listed buildings date from 1846 and were the first “fireproof” structures in Britain, featuring no timber in their construction. This museum now explores Liverpool’s maritime history from the 18th century to today, through its large and varied collection. Highlights include a lifejacket from a Titanic survivor, beautiful ship models, maritime paintings, vibrant posters from the golden age of liners and even some full-sized vessels. Two major exhibitions tell the stories and history behind the tragic sinking of the Lusitania and the Titanic, and their links to Liverpool. The museum begins a major renovation in 2025, and will be closed for the duration.
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