NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL ON TOUR

The ambition of National Museums Liverpool’s Waterfront Transformation Project, which spans the area between Royal Albert Dock and Mann Island, is to revitalise all of its waterfront facilities, linking storytelling, heritage, community and hospitality.

A cornerstone of this landmark project is the major redevelopment of International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum, both of which closed to the public in January 2025 to make way for works to begin.

This is an exciting time, but with the venues set to be shut for a number of years, the organisation’s Learning and Participation team are keen to find solutions that might continue to offer engagement opportunities for the 10,000 school children that usually visit the museums each year.

International Slavery Museum On Tour takes the history, objects and stories of the museum direct into classrooms and community spaces within the Liverpool City Region. Expert facilitators deliver a unique learning experience that illustrates the significant impact and legacies of transatlantic slavery. The scheme was recently recognised at the Museums & Heritage Awards, where it was ‘highly commended’. Find out what so impressed the judges in a short film on the session, Crossing the Atlantic: stories and craft: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism-on-tour The museum also offers a virtual session for learners to explore Liverpool’s role as the largest slaving port in Europe.

Titanic may have sank more than 100 years ago but it continues to fascinate people of all ages. Maritime Museum On Tour takes the enduring stories of the world’s most famous ship, which had significant connections to Liverpool, into the region’s classrooms through storytelling, hands-on activities, discussion, and critical thinking. Engaging facilitators bring this incredible history to life, creating an unforgettable experience for young learners.

National Museums Liverpool is committed to ensuring that all schools in the Liverpool City Region can access its venues, collections, and resources, but does also understand that cost can be a barrier to participation. Thanks to the generosity of the 2024 Lord Mayor and the 64 Trust, the On Tour workshops are free of charge to schools in the North Liverpool area on a first come, first served basis.