World Museum: Inside and Out tour

A building stone and sculpture walk looking at the materials used in the construction of the World Museum, focusing on the decorative features of the building and the 1896-1906 extension. The tour will look at the changes made to the original museum building to rectify the damage caused to the building during World War II. There may also be the opportunity to briefly see some of the museum's natural history collections.

Children over 11 years of age are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Please note the tour goes into secure areas so it will not be easy to leave the group until the tour has ended. Not suitable for young children.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 11 September:

1030-1200

Thursday 12 September:

1030-1200 & 1400-1530

Friday 13 September:

1400-1500

Location & directions

World Museum, National Museums Liverpool, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EN

Contact on day:

Tony Morgan

Telephone number:

+447903900729

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking through the National Museums Liverpool website events page.

Booking website:

https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/world-museum/event/heritage-open-day-tours-inside-out-tour-of-world-museum

Booking opens:

11 Aug 2024 10:00 AM

Booking closes:

10 Sep 2024 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

This tour will use several staircases within the building. Wheelchair access is possible but will mean a slight separation from the main group until we can reconvene in the area of interest. Meeting place is by the Information desk in the World Museum atrium which has level access.

Additional information

Children over 11 years of age welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Please note the tour goes into secure areas so it will not be easy to leave the group until the tour has ended. Meeting place: By the Information desk in the World Museum atrium.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 20 minute(s)

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