Exciting news for Beatles enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike! This week, Visit England has ranked the Liverpool Beatles Museum at an impressive Number 3 out of 45 must-visit attractions for the year 2024. This recognition not only underscores the museum’s significance within British tourism but also solidifies Liverpool’s standing as a top destination for those seeking a unique and immersive experience in the world of music history. The Liverpool Beatles Museum, a treasure trove of memorabilia and nostalgia, takes visitors on a magical journey through the iconic era of the Fab Four. From ..read more

Step into the vibrant world of music history and innovation at our museum, where education meets an exhilarating exploration of how the legendary Beatles crafted their timeless tunes. There’s an exciting new opportunity awaiting students—an immersive experience that unveils the artistry behind the Beatles’ recording process. Stepping into the shoes of these iconic musicians, students learn about the instruments and techniques they used to create their magic. Our program offers a unique chance to delve into the heart of the Beatles’ recording journey, with students being able to try their hand ..read more

December 8th marks a sombre anniversary in the history of music—the day the world lost one of its most influential and iconic figures, John Lennon. On that fateful day in 1980, Lennon was tragically taken from us, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and resonate with generations of music lovers worldwide. John Lennon, a founding member of the legendary band The Beatles, was more than just a musician. He was a visionary, a poet, an activist, and a symbol of hope and peace. His impact on music and culture is immeasurable, shaping the landscape of popular music and transcending gene ..read more

Here at the Liverpool Beatles Museum we now have audio guides in nine languages, including: English Spanish French German Italian Portuguese Japanese Chinese Russian And more languages on the way! You now get the best of both worlds, getting all the information you would get from a tour guide while you can stroll around the museum at your own pace. The audio guides work by simply pointing the device at the access points and holding it up to your ear. Visitors can use their own headphones if they prefer, and the audio guides help us to bring the story of the Beatles to even more fans with our ..read more

What an amazing way to experience the Beatles final single! We were joined by over 70 guests as we celebrated the legendary band’s last ever single, ‘Now and Then’, gathering at the museum to listen together as it was released at 2pm yesterday, 3rd November. We were also delighted to be joined by two television crews all the way from Japan, who soaked up the amazing atmosphere and interviewed our lovely Friends of the Museum about their thoughts on the new release. Each guest got a complementary glass of bubbly as they arrived for what turned out to be an unforgettable experience. We all count ..read more

This Beatle Week some guests got the privilege of meeting the one and only Pete Best, who hosted a meet and greet at the Liverpool Beatles Museum. Pete welcomed a large group of lucky guests into the event space here at the Liverpool Beatles Museum. They were given the opportunity to spend time with Pete and hear some of his stories from his days spent with the Beatles, as well as have some personal items signed. This was a great start to Beatle Week and a perfect way to welcome fans into the museum for the weekend of events that we had planned, including Q&As with Freda Kelly and Tony Bra ..read more

Ruth Barton, who later became Ruth Ferenczy, has sadly passed away. Ruth and her family kindly loaned our ‘War is Over’ Christmas card displayed on the third floor. Ruth, having left the War Office, was appointed as Harold Wilson’s secretary in March 1967. Ruth was still in the post in the June of 1969 when President Nixon visited Wilson during the height of the Vietnam War. The Lennons had started their peace movement during their honeymoon in March of 1969 having decided to use their fame and influence to promote peace in the world, and had decided to send a Christmas card to Harold Wilson f ..read more

The Liverpool Beatles Museum was excited to announce another World Premier Reveal on Thursday 27th April showcasing Paul McCartney’s designs for the hottest show in town! Between 1965 and 1969 Brian Epstein leased London’s Saville Theatre, and when one of America’s biggest acts made their UK debut there, Paul was asked to design the stage for their performance.  The  Saville Theatre originally opened in 1931 and is currently a cinema complex. Brian Epstein, a former drama student, leased the theatre in 1965 and began to promote plays and music concerts there. The Jimi Hendrix Experie ..read more

On Thursday 28th September the museum was delighted to host another World Premier Reveal with Pete Best, who unveiled an original drum skin designed by Neil Aspinall featuring the first ever painted logo of the Beatles. The bass drumskin pre dates any other base drumskin known to date. The Beatles were being kicked out of Hamburg, Germany in December 1960. They had moved to The Top Ten Club which was the rival club to The Kaiserkeller were they had been the resident group. The owner was furious and vowed to have them kicked out of the country, sensing the inevitable, Pete Best wrote home askin ..read more

It’s that time again – International Beatle Week is here! This year we’ve got a great line up of events for the visiting Beatles fans, including two exclusive Q&As with Beatles insiders Freda Kelly and Tony Bramwell, as well as our sister the Casbah Coffee Club hosting Best Fest, an evening full of live music, a great atmosphere and a rare appearance from the Pete Best Band. We’re kicking the weekend off with a packed museum full of Beatles fans from near and far out to celebrate the greatest band in the world! What better way to do it than to take a trip back in time by exploring the Beat ..read more