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Merseyside Maritime Museum

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Established
  
1980

Opened
  
1980

Function
  
Museum

Type
  
National museum

Phone
  
+44 151 478 4499

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Location
  
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK

Visitors
  
945,254 (2009) Ranked 13th nationally

Address
  
Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 4AQ, United Kingdom

Hours
  
Open today · 10AM–5PMSunday10AM–5PMMonday10AM–5PMTuesday10AM–5PMWednesday10AM–5PMThursday10AM–5PMFriday10AM–5PMSaturday10AM–5PM

Similar
  
Museum of Liverpool, World Museum, Albert Dock, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

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Merseyside maritime museum


The Merseyside Maritime Museum is a museum based in the city of Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. It is part of National Museums Liverpool and an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage. Opened in 1980 and expanded in 1986, the museum occupies warehouse block D at the Albert Dock, along with the Piermaster's House, Canning Half Tide Dock and Canning Graving Docks.

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The city’s seafaring heritage is brought to life within the historic Albert Dock. The museum’s collections reflect the international importance of Liverpool as a gateway to the world, including its role in the transatlantic slave trade and emigration, the merchant navy and the RMS Titanic. The UK Border Agency National Museum, 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered' is located in the basement gallery of the building.

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References

Merseyside Maritime Museum Wikipedia