On 7 May 1915, many people in the city lost family and friends with the sinking of Lusitania.

Explore this tragic chapter for our city:

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Lusi, or Lusitania, Liverpool's favourite ship was struck by a torpedo and sank on this day in 1915 with the loss of 1,911 lives.

Join us as we remember those who were lost and their legacy which still felt our local community.

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We’re very sad to learn the news of Bernard Hill’s death. He helped bring the story of Titanic to new audiences with his portrayal of Captain Smith in James Cameron’s Titanic (1997). Just one of many unforgettable roles in an incredible career ❤️
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We are closed Saturday and Sunday due to industrial action.

For the most up to date information on our opening hours, please check our website: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/visit

Construction work on Georges Dock circa 1900.

Learn more about the evolution of Liverpool's waterfront in this fascinating read: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/evolut…

Happy #InternationalCrabDay ! 🦀

Discover some of the curious creatures living in the waters of the Royal Albert Dock at our Dockwatch days this June!

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Really exciting news for National Museums Liverpool’s #WaterfrontTransformation 🎊

The redevelopment of Canning Dock represents a fantastic opportunity to explore the site’s unique history and role in Liverpool’s maritime heritage.

Find out more ⬇️

A scale model of Customs House designed by the corporation surveyor John Foster Jnr. and erected between 1828 and 1837.

It stood at the historic heart of Liverpool in Canning Place, the site of the city's first enclosed dock.

April showers ☔️

Discover a range of maritime (and weather appropriate!) gifts in our museum shop and online.

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#OTD 18 April 1912: Carpathia docked in New York having navigated the ice fields to rescue 705 survivors of #Titanic .

Although she never visited Liverpool, explore 9 ways the most famous ship of them all is forever tied to the city:
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#MuseumSessions season three has set sail. Photo credit Kieran Irvine. Watch all current sessions now liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/museum-sessions

We are now open.

Please check our website for opening dates and times: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime-museum

On this day in 1989, LFC fans went to a football game and never came home.

We remember the 97 who died as a result of the Hillsborough disaster and pay tribute to families in their fight for justice.

We will join the city-wide minute's silence at 3.06pm.

Our Edmund Gardner pilot ship had a special visit from Liverpool musician Edgar Summertyme Jones as part of #MuseumSessions 🚢 Season three has sure set sail, you can catch all current performances here 🌊 liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/museum-sessions

Our venues will open on Tuesday 16 April at 10am.

On this day - 10 April 1912 - #Titanic sailed from Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York.

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Thank you to everyone who has attended our consultation events where we shared our ideas to redevelop International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum.

See the latest designs, watch a recording of our online presentation and share your feedback: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/consultation

Great music, food and atmosphere Granby Street Market today! Join us as we share plans for the future 🏛️✨

Take a look at designs and have your say 🗣️ liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/consultation

Learn more about the background to our redevelopment plans for Maritime Museum and International Slavery Museum and let us take you through the latest designs in a recording of last night's online presentation, available here: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/consultation

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