This is additional information kindly provided by the gallery.
HM Customs & Excise National Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, LiverpoolInformation desk 0151 478 4499
www.customsmuseum.org.uk
Open 10am to 5pm daily
Closed from 2pm on 24 December and all day on 25, 26 December and 1 January
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 HM Customs and Excise Museum .
Adults- free limited tickets from the information desk.
Every Thursday except for school holidays
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.
Families- free limited tickets from the information desk.
Saturday 10 & 17 December 2005 , Saturday 7, 14, 21, 28 January , 4, 11, Sunday 12, Saturday 18, 25 February , 4, 11, 18, 25 March
12.30, 1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Mother Redcap
Mother Redcap will be on the gallery to captivate you with stories about the dark and dangerous world of smuggling.
Families- drop in
Sunday 12 December 2005 , Sunday 8 January, Sunday 5 February & Sunday 12 March 2006
1.30pm , 2.30pm & 3.30pm
Dodgy Dan- The Booze & Fag Man
Alcohol and tobacco smuggling is Dan’s game, come and hear his stories from past and present.
Families- drop in
Sunday 18 December 2005 , Sunday 15 January, 26 February 2006
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30
Felt Making
Smuggled wool was once a valuable commodity, come and learn how it was smuggled and used and make your own felt picture.
Families- drop in
Sunday 12 March 2006
12- 4pm
Accessorise
Make your own enviable handbags and jewellery in this fun and fashionable workshop.
Families- drop in
Sunday 22 January & 19 March 2006
12- 4pm
Glass Painting
Art workshop
Families- drop in
Sunday 15 January & Sunday 26 February 2006
12- 4pm
Smugglers Christmas Lanterns
Families- drop in
Sunday 11, 18, Thursday 22 & Friday 23 December 2005
12-4pm
Animal Art
Origami making workshops
Families- drop in
Thursday 29 & Friday 30 December 2005
12- 4pm
Model Magic
Learn about endangered species, and make your favourites in modelling clay.
Families- drop in
Sunday 8 January & 19 February 2006
12- 4pm
Robbie Burns
A famous historic customs officers recounts some of his tales
Families- drop in
Wednesday 25 & Saturday 28 January 2006
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Discovering Smuggling
Learn about the romantic history of smuggling in Liverpool and beyond through art and play.
Families- drop in
Sunday 29 January & 5 March 2006
12- 4pm
Designer Print
Learn about endangered species, and print pictures of your favourites.
Sunday 5 February & 26 March 2006
Families- drop in
12- 4pm
Explore Customs
Back by popular demand for the school holidays! Get hands on with the collections, and explore the issues of endangered species, smuggling and fakes.
Families- drop in
Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 & Friday 24 February 2006 (HALF TERM)