Sneak peak inside new Museum of Liverpool
THESE photographs reveal a sneak preview of Liverpool’s new £72m waterfront museum as it reaches the final stages of completion.
They show the dramatic elliptical staircase leading up through the centre of the Pier Head attraction, the 28m-wide picture windows and some of the many artefacts waiting to go on display.
When opened, it will be Britain’s largest newly-built museum for more than a century, with 8,000 sq m of dedicated public space, and the world’s only national museum dedicated to a single city.
Lord Mayor of Liverpool Hazel Williams was given a tour ahead of its first phase of opening in July.
She said: “The only word I can use to describe the Museum of Liverpool is awe-inspiring – I really am blown away by it all.
“It’s the best museum I’ve ever visited and it was fantastic to see Liverpool’s past, present and future all under one roof.
“I can say without hesitation this is going to be a must-visit destination for residents and visitors, and I can’t wait to see the finished museum later this year.”
Two floors will be revealed to visitors at the museum’s launch on July 19, with the final floor opened in November.
Further details on a waterfront light and sound extravaganza that will herald the attraction’s inauguration are expected to be released later this week.
Jen McCarthy, the venue’s deputy director, said: “The fit-out is continuing apace, graphics are going up, and objects are being installed, so we’re really starting to see things come together and are looking forward to July 19 when we can share this wonderful museum with everyone.”
The two floors opening in July include the museum’s largest galleries, with the themes Wondrous Place and People’s Republic.
Each measuring 40m-long by 28m-wide, they explore the city’s creative and sporting history, and the experiences of people of living here.
July will also see the opening of the Global City gallery, exploring the city’s reach across the world, and a tailored children’s gallery, Little Liverpool, featuring sensory and visual displays, as well as a water play-space for visitors aged under six.
Finally, the first phase will also include the Skylight gallery, displaying Ben Johnson’s renowned Liverpool Cityscape art work opposite photographer Mike McCartney’s views of Liverpool.
The new museum is expected to attract more than 750,000 visitors per year.
These photographs reveal a sneak preview of Liverpool’s new £72m waterfront museum as it reaches the final stages of completion.
They show the dramatic elliptical staircase leading up through the centre of the Pier Head attraction, the 28m-wide picture windows and some of the many artefacts waiting to go on display.
When opened, it will be Britain’s largest newly-built museum for more than a century, with 8,000 sq m of dedicated public space, and the world’s only national museum dedicated to a single city.
Lord Mayor of Liverpool Hazel Williams was given a tour ahead of its first phase of opening in July. She said:
“The only word I can use to describe the Museum of Liverpool is awe-inspiring – I really am blown away by it all. It’s the best museum I’ve ever visited and it was fantastic to see Liverpool’s past, present and future all under one roof."
“I can say without hesitation this is going to be a must-visit destination for residents and visitors, and I can’t wait to see the finished museum later this year.”
Two floors will be revealed to visitors at the museum’s launch on July 19, with the final floor opened in November.
Further details on a waterfront light and sound extravaganza that will herald the attraction’s inauguration are expected to be released later this week.
Jen McCarthy, the venue’s deputy director, said:
“The fit-out is continuing apace, graphics are going up, and objects are being installed, so we’re really starting to see things come together and are looking forward to July 19 when we can share this wonderful museum with everyone.”
The two floors opening in July include the museum’s largest galleries, with the themes Wondrous Place and People’s Republic.
Each measuring 40m-long by 28m-wide, they explore the city’s creative and sporting history, and the experiences of people of living here.
July will also see the opening of the Global City gallery, exploring the city’s reach across the world, and a tailored children’s gallery, Little Liverpool, featuring sensory and visual displays, as well as a water play-space for visitors aged under six.
Finally, the first phase will also include the Skylight gallery, displaying Ben Johnson’s renowned Liverpool Cityscape art work opposite photographer Mike McCartney’s views of Liverpool.
The new museum is expected to attract more than 750,000 visitors per year.
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