This is additional information kindly provided by the gallery.
HM Customs & Excise National Museum
inside Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool
Information desk 0151 478 4499
Open 10am to 5pm daily
Admission Free
This museum tells the exciting story of the age-old battle between smugglers and duty men, from 1700 to the present day. Inside you could learn about the latest technology used by customs officers, spot suspect travellers and see confiscated goods linked to endangered species, counterfeit material and weapons.
New guides
Large print guides to the Customs & Excise Museum are available to borrow from the information desk.
Free bilingual French activity packs are also now available – please ring 0151 478 4441 to find out more.
Gallery Tour
Meet a member of the learning team and explore the galleries of Customs and Excise Museum . Free limited tickets from the information desk.
Thursdays 7, 21July, 1, 8, 15 & 22 September 2005
2 & 3pm
Events & Activities
Smuggled Goods Search
A suspect ship has been pulled into the museum with serious signs of smuggling on board. We need all hands on deck to sniff out the contraband goods. Suitable for all ages. Free limited tickets from the information desk.
Saturdays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July
6, 13, 20, 27 August
3, 10, 17, 24 Sept 2005
12.30, 1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Explore Customs
Get hands on with some of the unusual items in the museum’s collections and explore the issues of endangered species, smuggling and fakes. Dressing up for the under 7s.
Thursday 28, Friday 29, Sunday 31 July,
Monday 1, Thursday 4, Friday 5, Sunday 7, Monday 8, Thursday 11, Friday 12, Sunday 14, Monday 15, Thursday 18, Friday 19, Sunday 21, Monday 22, Thursday 25, Friday 26, Sunday 28, Monday 29 August
Thursday 22 & 29 September 2005
12.30-3.30pm
Mother Redcap
Mother Redcap will be on the gallery to captivate you with stories about the dark and dangerous world of smuggling.
Sunday 24 July,
28 August &
25 September 2005
1.30pm , 2.30pm & 3.30pm
Model Magic
Learn more about endangered species, and mould and shape your own animal sculpture using model magic and paint. Drop in
Sunday 10 July &
18 September 2005
12-4pm
Hidden Hoards
Come and explore the tools of the trade and join in making collages and pictures in our craft activity.
Drop in
Sunday 3, 17 July,
4 & 25 September 2005
12- 4pm
Dodgy Dan- The Booze & Fag Man
Alcohol and tobacco smuggling is Dan’s game, come and hear his stories from past and present.
Drop in
Sunday 10 July,
Sunday 7 August &
Sunday 11 September 2005
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30
Build it up: Custom Houses- Heritage Open Days
Use art and craft to learn about the architecture of Liverpool ’s custom houses.
Drop in
Sunday 11 September 2005
12- 4pm