National Museums Liverpool Facts for Kids

National Museums Liverpool is a group of amazing museums and art galleries. You can find them in and around Liverpool, England. The best part? It's completely free to visit all of them!

This group of museums is special because it's supported by the government. It's also a charity, which means it works for the public good.

Back in the 1980s, there was a political group in Liverpool that wanted to close the city's museums. They even talked about selling off the valuable art collections! To stop this from happening, the government stepped in. They made all of Liverpool's museums part of a national group. This new group was first called National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside. In 2003, its name changed to National Museums Liverpool.

Today, National Museums Liverpool looks after more than a million objects and artworks from all over the world. They offer lots of fun activities, lectures, and workshops. These are for school children, young people, and adults. The museums are open almost every day of the year, and all their exhibitions are free. It's the only national museum group in England that isn't based in London. It has eight different places to visit. One of them, the Lady Lever Art Gallery, is just outside Liverpool in Port Sunlight.

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Here are the amazing museums and art galleries that are part of National Museums Liverpool:

Museum	Opened	What You'll See
World Museum	1851	Explore ancient history, learn about archaeology, discover cultures from around the world, and see amazing animals. You can also learn about space and science!
Walker Art Gallery	1877	See beautiful paintings, sculptures, and crafts. It's a fantastic place for art lovers!
Merseyside Maritime Museum	1980	Dive into Liverpool's rich sea history. Learn about ships, sailors, and how people arrived in Liverpool from other countries.
The Piermaster's House	1983	Step back in time to see what life was like during wartime.
Border Force National Museum	1994	This museum is inside the Merseyside Maritime Museum. It shows the work of the Border Force and Customs. You can learn about stopping smuggling and the history of taxes.
International Slavery Museum	2007	Learn about the history of slavery and its impact on the world today. This museum helps us understand important past events.
Lady Lever Art Gallery	1922	Enjoy a collection of stunning paintings, sculptures, and furniture. It's a real treasure trove of art.
Sudley House	1996	Discover art and fashion in a beautiful historic house.
Museum of Liverpool	2011	Explore the social and cultural history of Liverpool itself. It tells the story of the city and its people.
National Conservation Centre	1996	This center used to be open to the public. Now, experts work behind the scenes to care for and restore artworks and objects.