Highlight

Transition: Liverpool late night

Transition: Liverpool late night

We're open late with some special events to celebrate the end of Capital of Culture year on Saturday 10 January 2009.

Features

We are one

We are one

An exhibition celebrating and reflecting on the museum's triumphant first year.

Slaves' stories

Slaves' stories

The year is 1780. Meet four frightened Africans aboard a stinking slave ship in our interactive feature.

Visitor information

Open daily 10am-5pm.
Free entry!

About the museum

carnival costume display

The International Slavery Museum explores both the historical and contemporary aspects of slavery, addressing the many legacies of the slave trade and telling stories of bravery and rebellion amongst the enslaved people. These are stories which have been largely untold.

Collection spotlight

Freedom! sculpture