The Slavery Museum
The Experience
At International Slavery Museum you'll find out about the
millions of people, both in the past and today, who have been
taken into slavery.
In particular we focus on those who were part of the
transatlantic slave trade between about 1500 and 1865.
Liverpool was a major slaving port - about 1.5 million
enslaved Africans were carried by its ships - so it is fitting
that the International Slavery Museum is in Liverpool.
What to see in the International Slavery Museum
The museum is on the third floor of the Merseyside Maritime
Museum building. The museum is divided into three:
Life in West Africa - what was going on in Africa at
the time of the trade? Who were the people involved?
Enslavement and the Middle Passage - learn about the
brutality and trauma suffered by enslaved Africans on the
voyage across the Atlantic, and then the oppression of their
lives on plantations in the Americas
Legacies of slavery - this section is about the
continuing fight for freedom and equality. It looks at the
modern day impact of transatlantic slavery, such as racism and
discrimination.
What to do at International Slavery Museum
As well as the permanent displays throughout the museum we
also have special events and exhibitions. These are all
FREE.
Exhibitions
These are temporary displays in the museum. You can find out
about current exhibitions by following the 'Exhibitions' link
in the main navigation panel beneath the International Slavery
Museum logo on this page.
Events
We regularly hold talks, workshops, children's events and
other activities. You can find out what is available on the day
you visit by following the 'Events and activities' link in the
main navigation panel beneath the International Slavery Museum
logo.
All events and activities are free. There is a regular
programme of British Sign Language interpreted events.
Planning your visit
The visitor information page should tell you all you need to
know about getting to the museum, opening times, facilities
etc.
Entry is free.
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