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The British Music Experience

Liverpool, United Kingdom•4.5(1.8k)•Art Gallery, Museum

Explore British music history through interactive displays celebrating iconic artists from The Beatles to the Spice Girls across multiple decades.

The British Music Experience is an interactive museum dedicated to celebrating the defining moments in British music history. Visitors travel through carefully curated eras spanning from 1945 to the present day, discovering how youth culture, politics, technology and sound have shaped the nation's musical landscape. The venue features exhibits on legendary artists including The Beatles, David Bowie, and the Spice Girls, showcasing how these musicians transformed everyday life and popular culture. The museum offers a host of interactive displays and activities designed for all ages to learn, move and engage with music in a fun and immersive way. Special exhibitions rotate throughout the year, with upcoming features like '50 Years of Rock Against Racism' exploring the relationship between music, activism and social change. The venue also hosts regular events including artist conversations, film screenings, and quizzes at the on-site Star Café & Bar. Family-friendly facilities include pushchair access throughout the venue. Entry tickets are valid for one year, allowing visitors to return and explore different eras at their own pace. The museum operates Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm), with discounted family ticket packages available for online booking.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Star Café & Bar

On-site café and bar facility mentioned in events listing

Hours: 10:00am - 4:30pm

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4.5(1.8k reviews)
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Lesley

Lesley

2 months ago

The staff is so amazing and cheerful, they really love their job so it made us even more excited to go in. The displays are beautiful, with music playing to really add to the vibe of it all. There is also a fun hologram show every 30 minutes or so! There is an entire interactive area where you can dance, sing, and play instruments. I definitely recommend bringing your friends here! We stayed for about an hour anr a half and it was so worth it! Also the ticket lasts a year, so if you live around this area you can go multiple times!

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Triton Trick

Triton Trick

3 months ago

All the people are very nice,so many people. The show every 30 mins is cool, they have a lot of cool pieces of music history with things from the 40s to modern stuff

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Karl C.

Karl C.

4 months ago

Having worked in Liverpool for 5 years, I finally made an effort to visit this museum on my birthday. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. It was great to see the costumes, the memorabilia and some of the instruments used, however, with the big center stage, it didn't really give much of a clue as to where to start and finish. I felt it needed more of a timeline genre, working its way up to the latest bands - that often I found myself trying to figure what period it was from. I felt the exhibition could have offered that bit more. The 3D hologram stage did seem to take up much space with only the odd song popping up (we had Boy George). The audience space (even though there wasn't much of an audience to speak of) would have faired better by either having flat table displays or screen interactive displays, perhaps having timeline connections between the artists and bands (example like Genesis with Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins). Displays that would come on and off in between stage performances. Altogether, I enjoy my visit, but I wish there could have been that bit more to offer. Certainly recommend a visit, if you are into the British music scene from all eras.

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Euan Turnbull

Euan Turnbull

7 months ago

We really enjoyed this place. A fascinating walk through music history, the interactive stuff is great and there are real instruments and a vocal booth that are great fun. On a cold and wet December day, it was perfect. Highly recommend.

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Bernie Keyte

Bernie Keyte

7 months ago

I loved visiting this place and will be back to spend more time here as you can come back again free of charge having paid today’s entry fee. What really impressed me was that the staff were so genuinely warm, friendly and welcoming . They were so enthusiastic and had lots of interesting things to say about the exhibits and previous experiences. Paul in particular was fascinating as he had met many of the stars having worked as a DJ on the famous QE2 ship. For older folk like me many wonderful memories will be triggered as as you look at the themed displays, What’s particularly great is that you get to play with various guitars , drums and record your self singing in a sound booth. It’s great fun As you enter there is a very realistic image of boy George singing……wow ! I love the building. You can imagine people waiting to board the luxury liners there. There are various thematic displays that change throughout the year and so it’s well worth coming back. I highly recommend visiting here.

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 6 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about The British Music Experience

Is The British Music Experience free to visit?

The British Music Experience is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is The British Music Experience dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at The British Music Experience.

Is there parking at The British Music Experience?

The British Music Experience doesn't have on-site parking, but parking is available nearby.

Is there food at The British Music Experience?

Yes — Star Café & Bar is on site at The British Music Experience. On-site café and bar facility mentioned in events listing

Is The British Music Experience pushchair-friendly?

Yes, The British Music Experience is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at The British Music Experience?

The British Music Experience is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to The British Music Experience by public transport?

The British Music Experience is well-served by public transport.

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