International Slavery Museum

The International Slavery Museum in Liverpool examines the long-lasting impacts of slavery in its various forms and continues to engage with current human rights issues. The museum opened in 2007, which was the bicentenary of the abolition of the British slave trade.

Liverpool ships were heavily involved in the enslavements of African men and women and transported approximately 1.5 million enslaved Africans. The International Slavery Museum addresses the history of Liverpool’s ports and continues to raise awareness on modern-day slavery and slavery’s lasting legacies around the globe by campaigning against racism and hate crimes.

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Highlights of the International Slavery Museum

The International Slavery Museum details the history of the slave trade chronologically across 3 galleries, and a fourth gallery, The Campaign Zone, is reserved for temporary exhibitions. Past temporary exhibits have included a look at human trafficking, forced labour and the exploitation of children.

In the West Africa gallery, you'll learn about where the enslaved peoples came from, while the Middle Passage deals with the many horrors of human trafficking and plantation life. The Legacy gallery examines the lingering effects of post-abolition slave trade on Liverpool as well as in a broader context.

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Good to know about the International Slavery Museum

The International Slavery Museum, located along the Liverpool waterfront, offers free admission and takes about an hour to walk through. The museum offers online resources that can help you prepare for your visit. On the website, you can browse educational blog posts, videos, interviews and other resources. If you’d like to get a physical overview of the museum before your visit, check out the 3D Virtual Tour.

Other museums, such as the Museum of Liverpool and Tate Liverpool, can be found nearby. Music fans can check out The Beatles Story and the British Music Experience, as well as the copious Beatles sites and spots scattered throughout the city.

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