Museum · 10:00–12:00 (2h)
Museum of Liverpool
Start with the city's story; under-6s have their own gallery.
An indoor museum in Liverpool, aimed at ages 4 and up.
Check pricesIndoors
- Good on a rainy day
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Two free waterfront museums cover the city's story and its seafaring past, all within a few minutes' walk. In the afternoon, take the famous ferry for a loop on the river and a good look at the skyline.
One dayAll agesCost £10:00–15:153 stops
The plan
- 10:001
- 12:152
Museum · 12:15–13:45 (1h30m)
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Ships, emigrants and the Titanic story; lunch around the Albert Dock.
A museum about Liverpool's seafaring past on the Royal Albert Dock, covering emigration, the Titanic and Lusitania and life at sea. It shares a building with the International Slavery Museum.
FreeIndoors- Good on a rainy day
Photo: Stephen Guy
- 14:153
Water Activities · 14:15–15:15 (1h)
Mersey Ferry Explorer Cruise
Circular cruise calling at Seacombe and Woodside; stand on the open deck.
An indoor and outdoor boat trip in Liverpool, aimed at ages 0–15.
PaidIndoors & out- Pushchair friendly
- Café on site
- Toilets
- Accessibility
- Dog friendly
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