Maritime Museum

12/10/2026

"Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche was the only documented black passenger on the Titanic's maiden voyage.

But who was he? And what doomed twists of fate led the 25-year-old and his family to the supposedly "unsinkable" White Star Line ship?"

Find out more about the man central to the historical drama coming to Museum of Liverpool this weekend:

Joseph Laroche was 25 when he became one of the victims of the Titanic disaster in 1912.

01/10/2026

This Black History Month, don't miss ‘Laroche’ a historical drama that explores the remarkable true story of Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche, the only known Black passenger aboard RMS Titanic.

This powerful performance traces the life of the Haitian-born engineer, navigating race, class, love and belonging in early twentieth-century Europe.

Written and directed by Dr Carlette Norwood, the play was inspired by a visit to our very own Titanic gallery, where Dr Norwood was inspired to learn more and through her research discovered the extraordinary story of Laroche and a legacy that deserves to be remembered:

“This is more than just a historical drama; it’s a reclamation of a piece of Black history that has been lost in time.”

📍 Museum of Liverpool
📅 Saturday 17 October, 1pm
🎟️ £17 with concessions available
BOOK: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/museum-of-liverpool/event/laroche

Check out our Black History hub and find more special events this month, along with year round stories, interviews, collections and features on Liverpool's Black community: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/black-history

14/09/2026

Before and after ✨

As part of our Waterfront Transformation Project the sensitive refurbishment of Hartley Hut by Liverpool architectural practice, Harrison Stringfellow, has brought Liverpool's smallest museum to life ✨

Once a working dock gateman’s hut, this historic landmark now offers visitors a unique glimpse into Liverpool’s rich dockland heritage through the stories of the people who worked there.

📸 Pete Carr & Gareth Jones

08/09/2026

🎬 Did you catch the latest news from the Canning dry dock redevelopment?

Hard hats on, hi-vis donned and boots on the ground! 👷🏻‍♀️⚓️

We took The Guide Liverpool down into the dry dock for an up-close look at the work underway to transform this historic part of Liverpool’s waterfront and bring it into its next chapter.

👀 Take a look behind the scenes and see what’s happening below the waterline! ⬇️

31/08/2026

It was 311 years ago on this day that Liverpool’s Old Dock - originally known as Thomas Steers' Dock - opened as the world's first commercial wet dock, a significant new chapter for the city, that changes its fortune forever.

It was also on this date in 1826 that the last vessel left the Old Dock, which had, in a relatively short space of time, become too small for the growing size of shipping using Liverpool's busy port ⚓🏛️

Today the Old Dock is a major tourist attraction hidden beneath . So much so it was recently positioned in the top 10% of must-see attractions worldwide on , thanks to the success of its popular visitor tours 🎉

🎟️ book now:https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/maritime-museum/event/old-dock-tour

14/08/2026

Did you meet Queen Elizabeth II when she attended the completion of Maritime Museum in 1993? Were you there when she returned to the museum during her Golden Jubilee Tour in 2012?

If so, then the Cabinet Office and Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee want to hear from you!

They have launched The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial - a digital memory map celebrating the life and legacy of Britain’s longest reigning monarch. The new platform invites people across the UK, the Commonwealth and the world to share their personal memories, stories and reflections of Her Late Majesty.

You can submit your memories directly on the website: https://www.queenelizabeth.com/ =5.5/51.501/-0.141

Check out more details about Queen Elizabeth’s visits to Liverpool and view our online collections, on our website: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii

07/08/2026

🍦☀️ Sweet news! Hartley Hatch is open this weekend, serving refreshing drinks, delicious ice cream and some of the best views on Liverpool’s waterfront.

Whether you're exploring the waterfront, learning about local history, or simply soaking up the views, it’s the perfect spot to relax by the Mersey and enjoy a treat. ⚓🌊

30/07/2026

180 years of Royal Albert Dock Liverpool 🎈🎂 As our home since the mid 80s we are delighted to join the celebrations.

📰 We love this image of Prince Albert at the opening of the Albert Dock on 30 July 1846, published in Pictorial Times, along with the following description:

"As the Prince embarked on board the Royal Yacht, the William Fisher, laden with a cargo of Brazilian produce, became the first vessel to enter the docks, amidst the most enthusiastic cheering and firing of guns."

📸 Join the celebrations this summer, when our façade is transformed into a giant open-air gallery, and a selection of images of the dock by brilliant Liverpool photographer, Mark McNulty Photographer, will be projected nightly from 9:45pm–11pm.

And you can be a part of the celebrations by sharing your favourite memories of the dock. Whether it's a family day out from years ago or a recent selfie on the waterfront, your photos could become part of a permanent digital memory book and a special Dock Shorts projection this September.

Find out more and share your memories: https://albertdock.com/dock-180/

13/07/2026

Be part of the team reshaping Museum of Liverpool's Global City gallery 👇🌎

🌟Freelance opportunity🌟

The Museum of Liverpool is developing a new Global City gallery and is committed to placing communities at the heart of its storytelling through meaningful co-production.

For this project, we're looking for an experienced community engagement freelancer to support co-production for the Global City gallery.

This role will focus on building relationships, enabling participation and supporting opportunities for people to shape how their stories are represented.

You will work closely with curators and alongside the research strand of the project, ensuring community voices and research inform one another.

The project will be supported by a Global Stories Reference Group, whose perspectives will help inform and shape the development of the gallery.

📅Deadline: 12pm Friday 31 July
Find out more and express your interest: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/freelance-opportunities

13/07/2026

Have you visited Hartley Hut yet? ⚓

Step inside Liverpool’s smallest museum and discover the waterfront through the eyes of the people who knew it best.

Using the real stories and experiences of local dock gatemen, Hartley Hut brings to life the memories, voices, and daily routines of the men who once worked on Liverpool’s historic docks.

A small museum with a big story to tell. ✨

📸Gareth Jones