Highlight

Sailing ships in the Albert Dock with the Maritime Museum in the background

The clippers return

Join us for a packed weekend of nautical fun to celebrate the return of the clippers to the Albert Dock on 5 July at the end of their incredible round the world race.

Features

photo of young black man crying with hand on head

Shakespeare in the City

A festival of events and plays from the Bard on 5-7 July

Group photo of sailors, one dressed in drag

Hello Sailor!

Discover the hidden story of gay life on the ocean wave in this popular exhibition.

Visitor information

Open daily 10am-5pm.
Free entry!

About the museum

Museum exterior, a red brick building overlooking Liverpool's docks

Discover Liverpool's central role in centuries at sea as the gateway to the new world. Highlights include a poignant gallery about tragedies such as the Titanic, ship models and the Life at Sea display, telling how merchant navy ships operating out of the port have provided a lifeline in times of war and peace.