Museum of Liverpool Museum of Liverpool, Liverpool Waterfront, Woodside - Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DG, UK

The Museum of Liverpool reflects the city's global significance through its unique geography, history and culture. Visitors can explore how the port, its people, their creative and sporting history have shaped the city. 

The archaeology service is based at the Museum of Liverpool. There are several strands to National Museums Liverpool's archaeological work. We undertake community archaeology, curate the regional archaeology collection and host the North West's finds liaison officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme. 

The museum opened on 19 July 2011 in a purpose-built landmark building on Liverpool's famous waterfront. Since then it has won a number of awards, including the Council of Europe Museum Prize for 2013.

Parking

There are six blue badge parking spaces directly opposite the museum entrance, by the Great Western Railway building. These are about 30 metres from the entrance and need to be pre-booked. To book a space call 0151 478 4545.

In the museum

• The main entrance is flat, there are automatic doors and there are lifts to all floors.
• Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Two wheelchairs are available to borrow, please ask at the welcome desk.
• A Braille guide is available from the welcome desk.
• Cloakroom lockers and keyrings are labelled in Braille.
• Accessible toilets are available on all floors. These are registered Changing Places toilets.
• British Sign Language interpretation and subtitles are available for most films.
• Tables and chairs in the café are free standing. 

Shopmobility

Visitors with mobility problems may like to make use of Liverpool's Shopmobility service. You can hire equipment including manual and electric wheelchairs and electric scooters. The shop is on the third floor of Liverpool One shopping centre, close to the accessible parking bays in the Strand Street Q-Park. Equipment must be booked in advance and there is a charge. More information can be found by calling 0151 707 0877.

Dial-a-ride

The Merseylink Service is a dial-a-ride service for Merseyside people with mobility problems or difficulties, who cannot use or have difficulty using public transport. The service runs from 8am to 11pm daily and can be used by members for travel anywhere in Merseyside. The service is free for members and one essential travel companion. For further information contact Merseylink on 0151 709 1929.