Maritime Museum

Drop anchor for lunch at Quayside cafe and maritime souvenirs from the ground floor shop. The International Slavery Museum can be found on the fifth floor of Maritime Museum.

Uncover the dangers, joys, cultures and community at the heart of seafaring, from the 1700s to the present day and find out more about life on board.

Exploring the moving and fascinating stories of Liverpool’s seafarers and passengers. We highlight the stories of the merchant sailors who drove the city’s prosperity, as well as tales of the people who sailed aboard leisure liners.

We are also home to the fascinating Archives Centre, featuring National Museums Liverpool’s vast collection of maritime and slavery records and are the starting point for Liverpool’s Old Dock Tours. 

Find out more at www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime