Events
A sense of the 60s
Mar 18, 25
1–4pm
Join us in the Long Room for a fab art and craft workshop. (all)
Market days and medieval ways
Feb 9
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Feb 24, Mar 8, Mar 29
1, 2 & 3pm
Find out what Liverpool life was like in 1300 as we explore a medieval marketplace. (all)
Are the peasants revolting?
Feb 11, Feb 14, 17, Mar 2, 16, 17, 30
1, 2 & 3pm
Eleanor de Montague, our lady in waiting, helps you discover more about life in medieval Liverpool. (all)
Magical music tour
Feb 13, Mar 19
2 & 3pm
From Frankie Vaughn to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, celebrate Liverpool’s musical heritage with a trip down memory lane. (all)
Dr William Henry Duncan
Feb 2, Feb 13, 16, 23, Mar 1
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Find out what living conditions were like for the poor in Liverpool with the city’s first Medical Inspector. (all)
Walking with Curators
February 12, March 11
2pm
Join Jon Murden, curator of the Magical History Tour exhibition, for a short informative talk.
Storytelling
Shiver me timbers
Feb 10
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Come, meet our very own pirate, and find out about life on the ocean wave. See if you have what it takes to be a fearsome treasure hunter. (up to age 9)
Punch & Judy
Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 1
1, 2 & 3pm
Boo the heroes and cheer the villains in time-honoured form. (all)
Early years
Feb 24
1, 2 & 3pm
Bring your little ones to play and listen to stories on the first floor early years gallery. (under 5s)
Wartime at the Piermaster’s House
Mar 9, 22, 24, 29
At intervals 1–4pm
Meet Rose, the Piermaster’s wife, as she prepares for another day of rations and blackouts. (all)
The leaving of Liverpool
Feb 11, 12, Mar 17, 18, 23, 25, 26
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Join our three travellers and listen to their tales of hope & fear on their way to a new land. (all)
Sea urchins
Mar 30
1, 2 & 3pm
Bring your little ones to play and listen to stories on the first floor early years gallery. (under 5s)
Maritime skills
The six-knot challenge
Feb 16
1–4pm
Are you smart enough to take the six-knot challenge? Join nautical craftsman Dave Walker and find out. (all)
All hands on deck
Mar 16
At intervals 1–4pm
Ever wonder what a Fid is or why a ship is a she? This fascinating hands-on session reveals all (all)
Medieval woodcarving
Feb 13, 23, Mar 19
At intervals 1– 4pm
See medieval woodcarving in the Magical History Tour.
Ship bottling with Des Newton
Feb 14, Mar 20
At intervals 1– 4pm
Join Des and see how it’s done. (all)
Workshops
Monster of the deep
Feb 12, Mar 9, 24
1–4pm
Drop anchor at our nautical arts and crafts session. (all)
Dragons and lanterns
Feb 3, 10
1–4pm
This Chinese craft workshop gives you the chance to learn what the year of the dog means to you while making colourful lanterns, fans and dragons. (all)
Rangoli
Mar 23
1–4pm
Celebrate Eid el Adha with our arts and crafts session for the whole family
Lighthouses and Brass Rubbing
Mar 26
1 – 4pm
Join us for a nautical arts and crafts session. (all)
Titanic
Spotlight on the Titanic
Feb 10, 23, 24, Mar 22, 25
11am
Feb 4, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10
2pm
Join our resident demonstrator for the facts and myths that surround the sinking of the Titanic. (all)
Titanic – The Quartermaster’s Story
Feb 17, Mar 2, 15, 22, 24, 30
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Robert Hutchins was at the wheel when Titanic hit the iceberg. Hear his fascinating story told by our resident actor. (All)
Talks
Queer Heaven: 20th Century Seafaring
February 23
2pm
Solidarity, trust and respect awaited gay men who became ship stewards on the grand passenger liners like the Queen Mary. Hear stories why this was an ideal career when faced with prejudice and the law ashore.
Imperial City to Capital of Culture
March 1
2pm
John Murden uncovers how the city fortunes have waxed and waned between the early 1900s and 1980s. Discussing how its recovery over the last two decades resulted in its win to be Capital of Culture
Samuel Plimsoll – The Story of the Plimsoll Sensation
March 13
7pm
Nicolette Jones, author of the award-winning The Plimsoll Sensation (a Radio 4 Book of the Week) brings to life the Victorian whistleblower Samuel Plimsoll. This talk chronicles his epic battle to defend sailors against overloading, the use of unseaworthy coffin-ships and justice for merchant sailors that partly took place in Liverpool.
Muslim Geographies
April 5
4.30pm
Lecture & Debate
This public lecture and debate is hosted by Tahir Abbas, Director of the Study of Ethnicity and Culture, University of Birmingham and Ziauddin Sardar, broadcaster and writer.
The Ultimate Experience
April 12
2pm
Steve Rigby, Honourable Secretary of the British Titanic Society, describes his amazing dive to the wreck of the Titanic.
Collect tickets from the welcome desk or call 0151 478 4178
Conflict and Cooperation: Japanese And British Shipping 1890 – 1950
April 24
7pm
Peter Davies Lecture
This year’s Peter Davies Lecture is given by Professor William D Wray and supported by the International Maritime Economic History Association. Wray examines the major shipping companies involved in the arrival (in the 1890s) of Japanese competitors into trade between Europe and East Asia. Finishing in 1950 when they were welcomed back into the shipping conference system following the Second World War.
Customs & Excise Museum
This year Customs & Excise Museum is undergoing redevelopment (due to re-open late spring 2008). But this doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on our smuggle-busting events. Come and join in with our fun, themed activities in Merseyside MaritimeMuseum where you will learn more about the dangerous world of smuggling and contraband goods.
Little smugglebuster’s playday
Feb 8, Mar 7
11am- 2pm
Pop along for a day of Customs-themed fun for little visitors – art, stories and dressing up too! (under 5s)
Mother Redcap
Feb 9, Mar 20, 28
1.30, 2.30 & 3,30pm
Mother Redcap will be on the gallery to captivate you with stories about the dark and dangerous world of smuggling.
Explore Customs
Feb 15, Mar 17
1- 4pm
Come and get your hands on our collections. Explore the issues of endangered animals, smuggling and fakes. Includes dressing up for under sevens.
Storytelling with customs
Feb 11, 16
1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm
Come and listen to stories of the dangerous world of smuggling.
Eco-road warriors
Mar 22
1- 4pm
Come and discover how Customs protect the environment and make your own eco-friendly vehicle to show off to your mates!
Countdown to Customs
Mar 24
1 – 4pm
Come along and find out all about Seized – Revenue and Customs uncovered.
Mobile madness
Mar 29
1–4pm
Join us and we will show how to make an animal or sea themed mobile to decorate your room.
Extras
Maritime café
Daily 11am- 4.30pm
Serving a wide selection of hot and cold meals, drinks and snacks. Children’s menu and highchairs available. Hot food served between 11.30am – 3.30pm.
Quayside café
Daily 10am- 4.30pm
Serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks and filled baguettes.
Maritime and Customs & Excise shop
The museum shop has a wide range of maritime themed gifts, books, postcards, posters and pocket-money priced souvenirs.