MuseumsBurscough

Our fantastic collections include archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. Whether you want to hold a mammoth's tooth, watch a shuttle launch or marvel at the Egyptian mummies, the museum makes a great day out for the whole family. Opening on 29 April 2005, the…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

The Museum has now become one of the Worlds leading authorities on vintage lawnmowers and is now the largest import & export specialists in antique garden machinery, supplying parts, archive conservation of manuscript materials and valuing machines from all over the world.Included in this Unique National collection are…
Distance: 7 miles away

Take a look at the never‐ending battle between smugglers and duty men. The HM Customs & Excise National Museum tells the exciting story of smuggling and contraband from the 1700s to the present day. The museum holds the national collection of the Department of Customs and Excise,…
Distance: 13.7 miles away

The International Slavery Museum opened in August 2007 and in March 2010 welcomed its millionth visitor. It is the only museum of its kind to look at aspects of historical and contemporary slavery as well as being an international hub for resources on human rights issues.The transatlantic slave…
Distance: 13.7 miles away

A flagship building in the heart of the city, Liverpool's Town Hall ‐ home to the Lord Mayor of Liverpool ‐ makes a grand setting for any occasion.Whether you are planning a wedding, award ceremony, conference, family celebration, training event or gala dinner, our state rooms provide an…
Distance: 13.3 miles away

The Merseyside Maritime Museum tells the history of one of the world's greatest ports and the people who used it. For many it was a gateway to a new life in other countries. For others, its importance to the slave trade had less happy consequences. From slavers to…
Distance: 13.7 miles away

The museum tells the story of the people of Liverpool, their culture and contribution to our national life. You can explore the city's rich history, heritage, communities and industries. Interactive displays bring to life the workers, soldiers, entertainers and ordinary people who have made Liverpool such a remarkable…
Distance: 13.8 miles away

The National Football Museum is home to the world's greatest football archive. Our staff are second to none with their expert knowledge of the beautiful game.The National Football Museum exists to explain how and why football has become 'the people's game', a key part of England's heritage and…
Distance: 14.8 miles away

Spaceport is a 10m attraction covering the subjects of space and space travel. Spaceport takes you on an inspirational journey through space as you walk through six differently themed galleries which all feature a large variety of interactive hands‐on exhibits and audio visual experiences.The first floor within Spaceport…
Distance: 13.6 miles away

The Victoria Gallery & Museum LiverpoolA very curious world awaits you...Enter the Victoria Gallery & Museum for the first time and you'll find a collection of art and curiosities so varied and exciting you'll wonder why you've never noticed us before amongst all the Liverpool museums. Witness nightmares…
Distance: 13 miles away

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum has a compelling story to tell .It represents one of the largest manufacturing industries in the United kingdom.Over one milllion people in the UK are employed in some way with the road transport industry and its infastructure.Trucks carry more than 98 of the…
Distance: 10.3 miles away

The Museum has over 75,000 items in its collections. These include a major collection of fine art, in particular 19th century sculptures, oils and watercolours and contemporary photography. The museum also holds large collections of costume and textiles, ceramics and glass, including the largest collection of perfume bottles…
Distance: 13.9 miles away

Step back in time to the 1950s in this fascinating home and photographic studio.Explore the contrasting sides of this house: the neat, professional, spacious business rooms and the cluttered, cramped living quarters of the renowned portrait photographer Edward Chambr Hardman and his wife Margaret. They lived and worked…
Distance: 13.5 miles away

Here in the collections management division we care for all of the National Museums Liverpool collections. There are more than one million objects in our venues, either on display or in storage. These range from tiny natural history specimens such as mounted humming birds right through to space…
Distance: 13.1 miles away

A unique & extensive collection of vintage buses is the centrepiece of this Regional Transport Museum.The Museum houses the North West Museum of Transport Limited's collection of vehicles. It can trace its roots back forty years, when a group of enthusiasts from the St.Helens area got together to…
Distance: 10.5 miles away

The new Prescot Museum sees a contemporary space merge with a traditional museum. Following its relocation from Georgian premises to an indoor shopping centre, the museum has retained and enhanced many of its most popular and historically significant displays, giving them a new lease of life and a…
Distance: 10.9 miles away

At U‐boat Story, you will be able to look into the U‐boat, now in four sections with glass viewing partitions, view its amazing interior and discover many well preserved artefacts. U‐boat Story is a fascinating look back into history.Through the exhibition's interactive and audio‐visual exhibits you will gain…
Distance: 14.4 miles away

Explore a World War II underground headquarters ‐ an interactive labyrinth of rooms, once a top‐secret nerve centre in 1940's wartime Britain.The complex ‐ which was known locally as the Citadel or Fortress, due to the extensive reinforced‐concrete protection given to the basement, which was to become the…
Distance: 13.3 miles away

At the heart of The Wigan Pier Experience is The Way We Were, an authentic recreation of life in the 1900s for the people of Wigan and surrounding Lancashire. Witness the Victorian way of life from schooldays through to work and play. You can experience…
Distance: 9.5 miles away

Visit The World of Glass for a great day out ‐ so much to see and do You can see live glassblowing demonstrations with Sarah, Charlie & Graeme. or why not try your hand at blowing a glass bauble on one of our glass blowing courses Experience our…
Distance: 10.6 miles away

Astley Hall Museum dates back to Elizabethan times with changes and additions over the centuries, all helping make a visit to the Hall a fascinating and enjoyable experience. This grade I listed building is the jewel in Chorley's crown, with stunning plaster work and architectural features. As the…
Distance: 10.3 miles away

The largest collection of 20th century historic warships in preservation in Europe. A maritime museum hosting a significant reminder of the Nation's rich maritime heritage. Explore the site and then visit us to experience what life was really like aboard these famous historic vessels. The collection consists of…
Distance: 14.1 miles away

The Conservation Centre is a unique venue where you can find out how we care for our collections. Everything from Roman sculptures to Cold War spacesuits come here to be preserved and restored. You can learn all about the conservators' arts through fascinating displays and interactive activities, tours…
Distance: 13.1 miles away