Liverpool's Maritime and International Slavery Museums to close for three years for £58 million renovation

The Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool will close for three years for a £58 million renovation. This project aims to improve visitor spaces and connect the two museums. In 2023/24, over 2.5 million people visited the Maritime Museum, while about 390,000 visited the International Slavery Museum. Planning permission was granted in October, with £10 million in funding approved recently. The exact closure dates for the museums are not yet known. The renovation is part of a broader effort to enhance cultural attractions in the UK.