Border Force National Museum facts for kids
The entrance to Seized! The Border and Customs Uncovered
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| Established | 1994 |
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| Location | Liverpool, England |
| Type | Smuggling and law enforcement museum |
The Border Force National Museum is a special place in Liverpool, England. It shows off a huge collection about how borders are protected. This museum helps us understand the work of HM Revenue and Customs. It's one of the best collections like it anywhere! You can find it inside the Merseyside Maritime Museum at the Albert Dock. It's on the basement floor.
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What You Can See
The museum's exhibits tell the story of smuggling and illegal goods. This story goes all the way from the 1700s to today. You can see many interesting items.
Tools and Stories
- The museum displays tools used by border officers.
- You can also see old prints, paintings, and photographs.
- These items show the important work of border protection.
- They explain how people tried to smuggle things.
- You'll learn about hidden goods and clever hiding places.
Museum's Journey
The museum started in 1994. It was a team effort between National Museums Liverpool and HM Customs & Excise. In 2005, HM Customs & Excise joined with another group. They formed HM Revenue and Customs. The museum's main goal was to teach people about smuggling. It covered history from the 1700s until now.
Name Changes Over Time
The museum has had a few different names:
- In May 2008, it became the HM Revenue and Customs National Museum. It was known as 'Seized! Revenue and Customs Uncovered'.
- In 2009, it partnered with the UK Border Agency. Its name changed to the UK Border Agency National Museum. It was then called 'Seized! The Border and Customs Uncovered'.
- In 2012, the UK Border Agency changed its name to Border Force. So, the museum is now known as "Seized! The Border and Customs Uncovered Border Force National Museum".
New Look for the Museum
Since May 2008, the collection has been in the basement of the Merseyside Maritime Museum. A company called Fraser Randall helped update the museum. They made new displays and interactive parts. They also added audio and visual elements. The goal was to make the museum more fun for visitors. It also became more family-friendly. This big update cost £500,000.
External Links
- Merseyside Maritime Museum – gallery website
