The museum is now closed for maintenance and repair work and is due to reopen in 2028.
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A new chapter for the museum has begun 🕯️🍶🌾🙏🏾
We are now closed for a period of essential maintenance and repair work ahead of a major redevelopment project – subject to funding.
The museum is due to reopen in 2028
ALT Alter with figurine and burning candles
ALT Man holds up bell and candle in crowded room
Explore our plans for the future: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism-…
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To everyone who has walked through our doors since 2007 - thank you.
We will be closing on 5 Jan for a period of essential repairs and maintenance ahead of major redevelopment project.
Join us at 3.30 on 5 Jan for a closing libation: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/what…
Only three weeks left to explore our galleries before we close for a period of essential repairs, ahead of our redevelopment.
We will close on 5 January with a libation ceremony for everyone who has shared in our journey so far.
More info: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/what…
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'The sea lingers at the edge of this print. It is threatening, and it appears to be ready to consume the people..'
Curator Madelyn Walsh examines the layers of this Jacob Lawrence print: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stor…
Don't miss your chance to see it before we close on 5 Jan.
ALT Colourful artwork in glass case of objects, including ship model
The International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum will be closing next year for a period of essential maintenance and repair work, ahead of a major redevelopment project - subject to funding.
Due to reopen in 2028
Find out more: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wate…
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International Slavery Museum retweeted
There are still places on the Transatlantic Slavery and Legacies in Museums Forum's next online event:
🗣️ 'How can museums take an active role in preparing for the bicentenary of the Abolition of Slavery?'
▪️ Friday 6 December
▪️ 10:00 - 12.30
🎟️liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/tslf…
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Explore and uncover the impact and legacy of transatlantic slavery.
Join us before we close our doors on 5 Jan for essential maintenance and repairs, ahead of a major redevelopment project - subject to funding.
Due to reopen in 2028.
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We have come a long way since we opened as a basement gallery in @MaritimeMuseum_ in 1994.
Mark 30 years of our role in exploring transatlantic slavery and its legacies in this special tour and workshop - Thursday 28 Nov, from 1.30pm
Book here: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/what…
ALT Image of a woman taking a photograph of artwork on her mobile phone
The new year will see the start of a new chapter for International Slavery Museum. From 5 January we will close for essential maintenance before a major redevelopment project - subject to funding.
ALT Man engages with museum interactive
In just 30 years we evolved from a basement gallery to a major museum – our next transformation is part of an ongoing journey in understanding transatlantic slavery.
ALT Museum staff member holding object in front of glass case full artwork
Learn more about the future of International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wate…
Both venues are due to reopen in 2028
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We're joining @HeritageFundUK in saying a huge #ThanksToYou
#NationalLottery players have supported the development of our bold new vision for International Slavery Museum within the historic @thealbertdock and Liverpool waterfront.
Read more: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism-…
ALT Digital render of new entrance to museum. The iron framed entrance pavilion is next to historic dockland building
How do we curate racist objects?
Lead Curator of Transatlantic Slavery and Legacies, Miles Greenwood, explores the role of racist objects and their place within the museum.
liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stor…
Can fashion save the world?
Essayist and content creator, Dominique Kistan, explores the complex history of 'wearable allyship' and the merging of activism and aesthetic 👇🏾
liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stor…
ALT Three black man stand on steps. Each are wearing a leather jacket and black beret and holding a large flag with an image of a black panther
What happened to Black Germans during the Holocaust?
Prof Eve Rosenhaft @livuni reveals some of the personal histories of Black Germans and how their resilience under the Nazi regime enabled them to rebuild their lives after the war: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stor…
#BHM2024
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Ideas for the rest of half-term right here..✨🗓️
👉🏾 Black Joy: Enjoyment - the art of self-care, Thurs 31 Oct liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/what…
👉🏾 Check out the latest new acquisition to go on display - Dancing in Time by LR Vandy - and explore our redevelopment plans.
ALT Collage of books, leaflets and photographs
ALT Rope sculpture in display case
‘She’s a reminder of an oppressive history and yet forcibly shines through with a physically defiant celebration of resilience.’
Artist, L R Vandy on ‘Dancing in Time: Copper Bottom’, acquired for the museum with generous grant from @HenryMooreFDN ❤️
liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/news…
ALT Sculpture on display in object case
The origins of peg dolls can be traced back to various cultures around the world, where simple wooden figures were created for play and storytelling.
Drop in today from 1.30-4pm for our family craft session and make your own peg doll to take away.
liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/what…
