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British Music Experience

Experience the story of British Music through costumes, instruments, performance and memorabilia from the Beatles to Adele, Oasis and X Factor

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This product is non-refundable.

Highlights

  • From The Beatles and Rolling Stones to the Spice Girls, Oasis, Adele and X Factor, the British Music Experience boasts an unrivalled collection of memorabilia, stage outfits, instruments, images and footage. It charts the beginnings, rise and influence of British pop music from 1945 to the present day
  • See outfits that were worn by your favourite artists or the instruments they played: Freddie Mercury, Dusty Springfield, Adam Ant, Spice Girls, Noel Gallagher and the Sex Pistols, among others
  • Girl Power! Spice Girls exhibition is on display until 16 March 2025
  • See Sam Ryder’s Eurovision Space Man jumpsuit from 2022 when he finished first in the jury vote and second overall
  • Discover hand-written song lyrics from Adele, the original statues from the Brits and the Apple Corp front door from Saville Row
  • The Museum includes galleries, interactive zones, audio visual experiences and hologram performances
  • The Gibson Interactive Studio gives you the chance to learn and play on a whole range of amazing instruments: Gibson and Epiphone acoustic and electric guitars such as Les Pauls, SGs and 335s as well as Roland drums, synthesisers and keyboards
  • Suitable for all ages, the Dance the Decades Experience brings together 70 years and 12 iconic dance styles in one spacious booth so you can try it out for yourself

What's included

  • Entry to attraction
  • Refreshments

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • Children under 7 years old are free of charge
  • Children aged 7-15 will need to buy a child ticket
  • Buggies may be taken anywhere and baby-changing facilities are available
  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 or more

Accessibility information

  • The British Music Experience’s accessible entrance is at Brunswick Street
  • Wheelchairs can circulate across all spaces within the venue
  • Loop systems are available in all audio areas and visitors with hearing aids should switch to the ‘T’ setting
  • There are audio guides, with printed versions available on request, and a free-of-charge audio-described guide
  • Assistance dogs are welcome and guides include British Sign Language
  • Carers are entitled to a free ticket when requested by any customer requiring assistance
  • Please contact our team should you require further accessibility information

Ticket restrictions

  • This product is non-refundable
  • Photography and video recording are strictly prohibited within the galleries

Additional information

  • A general entry ticket can be reused for one year
  • From time to time, the Museum has planned closures for private hire

The British Music Experience live date availability can be seen upon booking.

  • Duration: 1h 15m

Regular opening times are:

  • March: Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • April - May: Monday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • June: Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00am - 5:00 pm
  • July - August: Monday - Sunday, 10:00am - 5:00 pm
  • September: Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00am - 5:00 pm
  • October: Monday - Sunday, 10:00am - 5:00 pm 

Additional Information:

  • The last entry is at 3:45 pm

How to get there

  • Attraction: British Music Experience, Cunard Building, Pier Head, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 1DS.
  • Nearest train station: James Street Station

Suppliers information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Encore.

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain as well as from the supplier. This must be printed out and shown at the attraction upon your visit, in exchange for an entry ticket. This product is non-refundable.