This is additional information kindly provided by the gallery.
World Museum Liverpool
William Brown Street , Liverpool
Information desk 0151 478 4393
Open daily 10am to 5pm
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml
Admission Free
A massive £35 million project has doubled the size of the popular museum - an attraction in the city since 1851. The World Museum Liverpool features expanded galleries and improved facilities including the dazzling World Cultures gallery, the fascinating Bug House where visitors will encounter giant model insects, the new stunning Aquarium and the Weston Discovery Centre, Clore Natural History Centre and Treasure House Theatre with their thrilling hands-on experiences.
Exhibitions
Their Past, Your Future
26 July to 4 September 2005
Through printed displays, audio-visual material and other media, this travelling exhibition will invite visitors to explore both the immediate and long-term impact of WW2 on the UK ’s people and landscape.
An Imperial War Museum exhibition.
Mongolian Buddhism
6 August to 2 October 2005
A small exhibition by Liverpool photographer Barbara Hind portraying Mongolian religion and contemporary society. Barbara has exhibited her work in Germany , Australia and Japan and in 2002 was invited by the Dalai Lama’s Cultural Palace to hold an exhibition at the India International Centre.
Events and Activities
Treasure House Theatre
Discover the amazing stories behind the treasures in World Museum Liverpool. Performances, involving music and dance, busy workshops and fascinating films all linked to our collections will entertain the whole family. Specially trained members of staff can answer your questions and will help you handle specially chosen items. Using up to the minute technology the theatre will let you get closer to our collections than ever before.
Tickets for all shows are FREE and available at the information desk on the day.
Family shows:
Death on the Nile
An atmospheric family show with interaction from the visitor. Witness a re-enacted mummification scene & discover how bodies were preserved in Ancient Egypt. Family show.
Friday 1, Tuesday 5, Saturday 9, Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20 & 27 July
Tuesday 2, Wednesday 10, Tuesday 16, Thursday 18, Monday 22, Thursday 25, Wednesday 31 August,
Wednesday 7 &14, Tuesday 20 September 2005
1.30pm
Samurai Amour
An informal demonstration about how Japanese Samurai Armour was worn between the late 15 th and 16 th Centuries. Learn step by step how the famous Lord Oda put on his armour, and the significance of each item.
Suitable for age 7 and over.
Wednesday 6 & Tuesday 12 July 2005
1.30pm
Thursday 28 July 2005
2.30 & 3.30pm
Monday 15 & 29 Friday 5 & 26 August 2005
1.30pm
Wednesday 3 & Monday 15 August 2005
11.30pm
Molly The Friendly Blue Whale
An interactive story told by ‘Captain Undersea’ about the friendly blue whale, Molly and her escape from the clutches of a whaling ship.
Ideal for young children- age 3- 7.
Saturday 2, 23 & 30 July 2005
Monday 1, Saturday 20 and Tuesday 30 August 2005
Saturday 3 September 2005
2.30 pm
Man Myth and Monsters
A fun and educational drama workshop based on a special teapot and the Greek gods and goddesses that are imprinted on it. Learn about how the teapot was made and the myths of the four Greek gods and goddesses.
Suitable for ages 5-10
Saturday 9 and Sunday 24 July 2005
Saturday 6,13 & 27 August 2005
Saturday 17 September 2005
2.30 pm
Screen Treasure House Theatre:
A selection of different factual documentaries linked to the museum’s collection
Tickets for all films are FREE and available at the information desk on the day.
All start at 2.30pm
Creatures of the Mangrove
Sunday 3 July 2005
Colossal Fossil
Sunday 10 July 2005
The Tomb That Time Forgot (National Archaeology Week)
Sunday 17 July 2005
Warrior
Sunday 24 July 2005
Assignment Galapagos
Sunday 31 July 2005
Delaware Bay Banquet
Sunday 7 August 2005
Ancient Egypt : The Nile , Food and Farming
Sunday 14 August 2005
Friends Romans, Countrymen
Sunday 21 August 2005
Parthenon
Sunday 28 August 2005
The Tomb that Time Forgot
Sunday 3 September 2005
Friends Romans, Countrymen
Sunday 11 September 2005
Warrior
Sunday 18 September
Creatures of the Mangrove
Sunday 25 September 2005
Treasure House Theatre Talks:
A selection of different talks linked to the museum’s collection.
Tickets for all talks are FREE and available at the information desk on the day.
All start at 12.30pm