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An encyclopaedia brought to life Liverpool Museum is the largest of National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside and one of the UK's finest multi disciplinary museums. The important and diverse collections cover archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. Special attractions include the award-winning Natural History Centre and the Planetarium. º The Natural History Centre Visitors can use video microscopes to explore the fascinating world of natural history and handle some of the 20,000 specimens on display. Fossils, plants, birds and insects can all be examined at close quarters. Friendly demonstrators are available to help and answer questions. º The Planetarium The museum's planetarium offers a range of programmes. Shows cover stars, planets and our exploration of the universe. º Exhibition galleries include: »
Egypt
and the Near East
A bigger, better Liverpool Museum We are building a bigger, better Liverpool Museum. As a result the some galleries are temporarily closed to the public. However, there is still lots to see and do, including special exhibitions of Vivienne Westwood: the collection of Romilly McAlpine (until 30 September) www.liverpoolmuseum.org.uk/westwood and Horrible Histories: Funfair of Fear (from 19 October to 6 January). There will be eight new
attractions opening during the summer and autumn of 2002 including The
Bug House, Aquarium, Living Laboratory, Discovery Centre, Treasure House,
InfoWorld Theatre and World Cultures gallery. The building improvements
have been supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, European Regional Development
Fund, Littlewoods and the Friends of NMGM.
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