The Beatles Story facts for kids
Museum entrance
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| Established | 1 May 1990 |
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| Location | Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, England |
| Owner | Mersey Ferries |
| Public transit access | Liverpool One bus station, Liverpool James Street railway station |
The Beatles Story is a popular museum located in Liverpool, England. It tells the amazing story of the Beatles, one of the most famous music bands ever. The museum opened its doors on May 1, 1990. It was created by Mike and Bernadette Byrne.
The museum is found at the historic Royal Albert Dock. This area is a cool place to visit by itself! The museum is owned by Mersey Ferries, which is part of Merseytravel.
What You Can See at The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story museum lets you step back in time. You can see recreations of important places from the Beatles' history. These include:
- The The Casbah Coffee Club, where the band first played.
- The Cavern Club, a famous music venue in Liverpool.
- Abbey Road Studios, where they recorded many of their hit songs.
The museum also displays many real items that belonged to the band members. You can see John Lennon's glasses. There is also George Harrison's very first guitar. The museum explains how the Beatles became famous worldwide. This period was known as the British Invasion. It also covers what each Beatle did after the band broke up.
In 2015, The Beatles Story was named one of the best tourist attractions in the United Kingdom. Before this museum, there were other smaller exhibitions about the Beatles. These included the Cavern Mecca (from 1981 to 1984) and Beatles City (from 1984 to 1986).
See also
- Liverpool Beatles Museum
- Cavern Mecca
- List of music museums
- Strawberry Field
