The World Museum is the oldest of the museums and galleries in Liverpool, opening in 1853. Find out how the museum became famous for its history of innovation and its great collections.

Collections online Explore our digitised collections, from world class paintings to objects from ancient worlds.

Find out about all the accessible features and facilities to help you make the most of your visit to the museum.

The origins of the World Cultures collections (numbering around 40,000 objects) can be traced to the 19th century. Their range and wealth echo Liverpool's status as one of the great ports of the British …

World Museum has over 16,000 objects from ancient Egypt and Nubia, making it one of the largest collections in Great Britain. Please be advised that this collection contains human remains.

From antiquities to zoology, World Museum houses over 1.7 million internationally significant artefacts and specimens. By studying the past we inform the present, and help to shape the future.

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Access World Museum is fully accessible. The main entrance is at street level and there are lifts to all floors inside. You can explore all accessible facilities in our visual stories/welcome guides on our …