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World Museum (with kids)

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How Kids-Friendly is World Museum?

96%Kids-Friendly
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What makes it 96% Kids-Friendly: Hands-on bug house, dinosaur casts, free trails and low-cost child planetarium shows keep under-12s engaged for hours, and step-free paths make moving with energetic kids easy.

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Reviews4.6/ 5
(from 15,655 reviews)

Positives:

  • Free entry: Most galleries are free, so you can explore without extra ticket costs.
  • Step-free access: Lifts reach all floors, making it easy with a stroller or pram.

Challenges:

  • Busy weekends: Popular exhibits fill up quickly on weekends and school holidays.
  • Limited seating: Planetarium seating is limited; arrive early to secure family seats.
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What is World Museum?

  • A city-centre museum in Liverpool housing five floors of natural history, scientific and world cultural exhibits
  • Home to extensive collections of zoological specimens, archaeological artefacts and ethnographic objects
  • A museum that incorporates a planetarium alongside galleries of geology, astronomy and biology

What is so special about World Museum for with kids?

  1. Hands-on Clore Natural History Centre with live insects.
  2. Dinosaur gallery with full-size casts and bone displays.
  3. Aquarium tanks at child height for close views of sea life.
  4. Children’s planetarium shows introduce space in a fun way.
  5. Free entry and interactive family trail maps keep costs low.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Kids can focus on the interactive and hands-on exhibits in this time.

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Kids-Friendly Activities in World Museum

Clore Natural History Centre & Bug House:

Live insects, spiders, and a fossil handling station.

Tip: Ask staff for safe handling and explore the beetle displays together.

Dinosaur Gallery:

Casts of Megalosaurus, Oviraptor eggs and Ice Age mammal bones.

Tip: Let kids compare their height to the skeletons at the photo stand.

Aquarium:

Coastal Liverpool and tropical tanks with clownfish, rays and small sharks.

Tip: Use the low viewing windows so younger children can see easily.

Children’s Planetarium Show:

Kids’ shows like “The Little Star That Could” introduce space stories.

Tip: Book tickets at the info desk on arrival; weekend shows fill up fast.

Family Trail Scavenger Hunt:

A free map with puzzles and tasks around the galleries.

Tip: Pick up the trail map at the information desk before you start.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to World Museum

  1. Arrive at opening: Beat crowds by arriving when the museum opens at 10 am.
  2. Use the family trail: Grab the free trail map to keep kids engaged throughout your visit.
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Reviews of World Museum

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Amanda

Amanda

Dec 2025

The World Museum Liverpool is an impressive and surprisingly fun museum, especially because of how diverse and interactive it is. You can easily spend hours there without getting bored, moving from exhibitions about science and space to history, technology and natural history. The sections with machines and trains are fascinating, and the animal galleries, including the gorillas, make the experien...

Beverley Elgar

Beverley Elgar

Nov 2025

My family and I visited the World Museum for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Intuitive layout of different areas of interest; the aquarium was wonderful and sympathetically created, and the cafe was spacious and inexpensive. Unlike other similar museums we've visited, we are happy that The World Museum is NOT an adventure playground, often appealing only to very young childre...

Loshini Rajentharan

Loshini Rajentharan

Oct 2025

I absolutely loved this museum. Five floors of amazing facts, history, and knowledge, yet my mum and I only made it to the third floor. We spent four whole hours just wandering through those first three levels, soaking everything in. The aquarium was a delight. I was amazed to learn that it is the second-oldest aquarium in the world, and from what I could observe (with my admittedly limited knowle...

Catherine P

Catherine P

Oct 2025

A lovely experience and completely free (unless you want tickets for a talk). We only visited the Egyptian tier but even so that had plenty to offer with the mummy room and great memories for my grandmother who visited Egypt herself. There is a gift shop and nice cafe area. Also grateful for the seating areas because we sure did underestimate the stairs!

Michelle Bathgate

Michelle Bathgate

Aug 2025

Went to the World Museum yesterday with my daughter, and 2 grandchildren. Its free to get in, but you can pay for certain events if you want too. Lots to see without having to pay though. Easy to get around even with a pram, as there are lifts to every floor. Also toilet facilities on each. We had a lovely few hours there, and would definitely recommend

When is the best time to visit World Museum (Liverpool, United Kingdom)?

Visit on weekday mornings to avoid weekend crowds; check holiday schedules for extra kid shows.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Planetarium tickets (2 adults, 2 children)GBP 13
Coin press souvenirs (2 coins)GBP 2.4
Locker rental (deposit refundable)GBP 2
Cafe snacks and drinksGBP 10
Total EstimatedGBP 27.4

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Address: William Brown St, Liverpool L3 8EN, UK

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About World Museum

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+44 151 478 4393

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