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The Beatles Story on Liverpool's Albert Dock is the world's largest permanent Beatles exhibition, tracing the band's rise through reconstructed sets and original artefacts. Find standard entry, audio guide, and combo options here.
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Round glasses reflecting "Imagine" lyrics at The Beatles Story exhibit.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band uniforms at The Beatles Story exhibit.
Abbey Road Studios entrance replica at The Beatles Story exhibit.
Audio guide device for The Beatles Story tour with headphones.
Exteriors of The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool with signage and Union Jack guitar display.
Interiors of The Beatles Story exhibit featuring CBS Studio 50 and memorabilia.
Top 10 chart and vinyl records at The Beatles Story exhibit.
Visitors viewing George Harrison's first guitar exhibit at The Beatles Story.
Beatles Story exhibit with stage, instruments, and colorful wall in Liverpool.
Visitor exploring The Beatles Story exhibit with headphones and smartphone.
Green apple-shaped entrance at The Beatles Story exhibit in Liverpool.
Discovery Zone at The Beatles Story with colorful decor and activity table.
Visitors exploring The Beatles Story exhibit interiors in Liverpool.

The Beatles Story Museum Tickets

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  • Step into The Beatles world through Hamburg club scenes and Abbey Road Studios, with displays featuring John Lennon’s piano and George Harrison’s early guitar.

  • Move at your own pace while the multilingual audio guide explains what you are seeing, adding context to memorabilia and making the entire visit more engaging.

  • Take a break at the Discovery Zone, a dedicated space where kids can stay engaged through drawing, puzzles, and creative tasks linked to The Beatles music and influence.

  • Enjoy a short rest in the Fab 4 café area, then walk through the Fab 4 store lined with Beatles merchandise, including apparel, collectibles, and music related souvenirs.

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  • Step into The Beatles world through Hamburg club scenes and Abbey Road Studios, with displays featuring John Lennon’s piano and George Harrison’s early guitar.

  • Move at your own pace while the multilingual audio guide explains what you are seeing, adding context to memorabilia and making the entire visit more engaging.

  • Take a break at the Discovery Zone, a dedicated space where kids can stay engaged through drawing, puzzles, and creative tasks linked to The Beatles music and influence.

  • Enjoy a short rest in the Fab 4 café area, then walk through the Fab 4 store lined with Beatles merchandise, including apparel, collectibles, and music related souvenirs.

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Visitors exploring The Beatles Story exhibit and a Liverpool city tour bus.
Interiors of The Beatles Story exhibit featuring CBS Studio 50 and memorabilia.
Round glasses reflecting "Imagine" lyrics at The Beatles Story exhibit.
Hop On Hop Off bus in Liverpool waiting for passengers at a city tour stop.
Woman reading map on Liverpool Hop On Hop Off city tour bus.
Top 10 chart and vinyl records at The Beatles Story exhibit.
Abbey Road Studios entrance replica at The Beatles Story exhibit.
Green apple-shaped entrance at The Beatles Story exhibit in Liverpool.
Port of Liverpool Building with hop on hop off bus nearby.
Passengers on open-top bus tour passing St. Luke's Church, Liverpool.
Passengers on open-top bus tour in Liverpool city.

Combo (Save 5%): Liverpool Hop-on Hop-off Pass + The Beatles Story Museum Tickets

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Audio guide

  • Ride an open top bus through Liverpool, passing Albert Dock and Liverpool Cathedral, while a live guide shares stories, with the freedom to hop off whenever something catches your eye!

  • Keep your complimentary map handy as you plan stops, use audio guides in multiple languages, and take advantage of discounts at places like British Music Experience

  • Then, move through immersive sets of The Beatles early venues and studios, stopping at displays featuring John Lennon’s piano and George Harrison’s first guitar.

  • Listen along with a detailed audio guide, then explore the Discovery Zone or pause at the Fab4 Café before finishing your visit

  • Experiencing the city first helps the museum feel less abstract, with familiar landmarks making The Beatles story easier to follow and connect with.

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  • Ride an open top bus through Liverpool, passing Albert Dock and Liverpool Cathedral, while a live guide shares stories, with the freedom to hop off whenever something catches your eye!

  • Keep your complimentary map handy as you plan stops, use audio guides in multiple languages, and take advantage of discounts at places like British Music Experience

  • Then, move through immersive sets of The Beatles early venues and studios, stopping at displays featuring John Lennon’s piano and George Harrison’s first guitar.

  • Listen along with a detailed audio guide, then explore the Discovery Zone or pause at the Fab4 Café before finishing your visit

  • Experiencing the city first helps the museum feel less abstract, with familiar landmarks making The Beatles story easier to follow and connect with.

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Visitors viewing George Harrison's Egmond guitar display at The Beatles Story exhibition.
Visitors observing Anfield Stadium field during Liverpool FC tour.
Trophies on display at Liverpool FC Stadium's Anfield trophy cabinet.
Exteriors of The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool with signage and Union Jack guitar display.
Audio guide device for The Beatles Story tour with headphones.
Round glasses reflecting "Imagine" lyrics at The Beatles Story exhibit.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band uniforms at The Beatles Story exhibit.
Abbey Road Studios entrance replica at The Beatles Story exhibit.
Visitors exploring the players' dressing room at Anfield Arena with team jerseys displayed.
Liverpool FC crest on stadium tour entrance wall.
Guests touring Liverpool Football Club Museum trophy display.

Combo (Save 5%): Liverpool FC Stadium Tour + The Beatles Story Museum

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Audio guide

  • Join an expert-led tour of Anfield, moving through player areas, the tunnel, and pitchside spaces that are usually only seen during matches.

  • Head into the LFC Museum after your tour, see all major trophies together, follow the audio guide, and keep your souvenir earphones as a takeaway.

  • Follow The Beatles journey through recreated Hamburg clubs and studio spaces, with original memorabilia like instruments and personal items placed along the route.

  • Switch to your preferred language on the audio guide, then explore the Discovery Zone or spend time browsing items at the Fab4 Store.

  • Experience Liverpool through two strong identities, football and music, with each visit offering a different pace and atmosphere that keeps your day interesting.

More details

  • Join an expert-led tour of Anfield, moving through player areas, the tunnel, and pitchside spaces that are usually only seen during matches.

  • Head into the LFC Museum after your tour, see all major trophies together, follow the audio guide, and keep your souvenir earphones as a takeaway.

  • Follow The Beatles journey through recreated Hamburg clubs and studio spaces, with original memorabilia like instruments and personal items placed along the route.

  • Switch to your preferred language on the audio guide, then explore the Discovery Zone or spend time browsing items at the Fab4 Store.

  • Experience Liverpool through two strong identities, football and music, with each visit offering a different pace and atmosphere that keeps your day interesting.

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Book timed-entry tickets at The Beatles Story at least 48 hours ahead in summer; same-day slots exist but often push you into late afternoon crowd peaks.

Look for combo tickets bundling nearby attractions, since individually priced entries around Albert Dock can add up quickly compared to bundled access across multiple landmarks.

Morning slots before 11am tend to have quieter galleries, but audio guide devices are freshest and fully charged, avoiding mid-visit swaps or interruptions.

If pairing with a stadium or city tour, align time slots carefully; travel time between attractions is short, but queues and exit flow can delay tightly packed itineraries.

Entry is generally seamless with mobile tickets, but screenshots sometimes fail scanners, so keep the original QR code accessible through your booking confirmation email.

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About The Beatles Story Museum

At The Beatles Story, each gallery feels like stepping into a different chapter. Replica sets, original instruments, and interactive displays capture everything from early rehearsals to iconic album releases, making the band’s journey feel vivid, layered, and easy to follow. Tickets are available on Headout, including bundled options that combine the museum with Liverpool FC Stadium Tour, Royal Liver Building, and a flexible hop-on hop-off bus pass.

AddressBritannia Vaults, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD, UK
Year opened1990
Founded byMike and Bernadette Byrne
Visitors per year300000
Expected wait time - Standard0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

Opened in 1990 on Liverpool’s historic dockside, The Beatles Story was created by local couple Mike and Bernadette Byrne, who channelled their deep admiration for the band into building a detailed, story-driven tribute.

Bernadette Byrne dated George Harrison in the early 1960s and was a Cavern regular, giving the couple authentic insights that shaped the exhibit's personal touch.

Located at Royal Albert Dock, The Beatles Story occupies a restored 19th-century warehouse once used to store imported cotton, adding a deeper historical layer beneath the band’s globally celebrated story.

In 2005, Paul McCartney quietly contributed a previously unseen childhood photograph to The Beatles Story, showing him as a young boy, surrounded by family context that predates the fame and global recognition.

On display at The Beatles Story, George Harrison’s first guitar—a simple Maton from his teenage years—offers a glimpse into his early days, long before the sitar era and worldwide fame took over.

Why visit The Beatles Story Museum?

Walk through iconic sets

Inside The Beatles Story, full-scale recreations place you right inside the Cavern Club’s dim brick arches and Abbey Road Studios’ recording rooms, complete with lighting, soundscapes, and period details that mirror the band’s early working environment.

See rare memorabilia

Glass displays bring you inches from original guitars, handwritten lyrics with edits and scribbles, stage outfits, and personal belongings, each piece quietly revealing how songs were shaped and how the band lived beyond the spotlight.

Enjoy multimedia audio tour

As you move through The Beatles Story, an audio guide layers each space with memories, backstage anecdotes, and rare recordings that make the timeline feel intimate rather than distant.

Engaging family spaces

Bright, playful zones like the Yellow Submarine area mix animated visuals with interactive exhibits, while a dedicated Discovery Zone encourages younger visitors to touch, play, and learn, making the museum feel lively rather than purely observational.

Reflective tribute spaces

Quieter sections, including the Imagine Room, shift the mood with soft lighting and John Lennon’s music filling the background, creating a space to pause and connect the band’s story with themes of peace and cultural change. 

Plan your visit

Royal Albert Dock main entrance

Located at Royal Albert Dock, this primary entrance leads straight into the main exhibition spaces, Discovery Zone, café, and store, surrounded by busy waterfront walkways and historic warehouse buildings.

Pier Head secondary entrance

Set near Pier Head and the River Mersey, this entrance offers scenic views and easy access to the café and store, with clear directions guiding visitors toward the main exhibition areas.

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What our guests say

Mrs Helen L

Couple
2 weeks ago
Easy to find,the tour was very relaxed and very informative.The tour guide was great and made the experience interesting.The views were awesome,I was worried a little about the amount of steps, but it was comfortable.so pleased we did this.The clock face is awesome!!

Combo: Royal Liver Building 360° and The Beatles Story Museum Tickets

Patricia D

United Kingdom
Group
2 weeks ago
I grew up in Liverpool & the Liver Building was so iconic I wanted to know a bit more of it's history. It was also a chance to get a closer view of the Liver Birds.

Combo: Royal Liver Building 360° and The Beatles Story Museum Tickets

Stacey C

South Africa
Group
2 weeks ago
It was a great experience and learnt new info about The Beatles. Tickets are well priced and very organized. Staff are super friendly

The Beatles Story Museum Tickets

Denis N

United Kingdom
Group
May 2026
Great sunny day ....brilliant history and interactive information. Our guide was informed, engaging and humorous. Highly recommended.

The Beatles Story Museum Tickets

Alexander K

Couple
2 weeks ago
The price was fair and it was easy to buy those tickets. We enjoyed the stadium tour and our highlights were the first view into the stadium and the museum.

Combo: Liverpool FC Stadium Tour + The Beatles Story Museum

Miss Diane N

Couple
2 weeks ago
The experience of walking through history was fabulous.... It was my daughter's birthday and she thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour and museum, as did I. The stewards were so helpful and friendly. The whole experience was magical, thankyou.

Combo: Liverpool FC Stadium Tour + The Beatles Story Museum

Barbara D

Couple
3 days ago
The bus tour was very informative. The drivers were very friendly, as were the staff at Station 1, where the tour began. In short: the tour was a lot of fun!

Combo: Liverpool Hop-on Hop-off Pass + The Beatles Story Museum Tickets

Anthony B

Ireland
Couple
Jul 2026
Great tour, really opened my eyes to what Liverpool is. Jack and Rob were brilliant. Jack was very knowledgeable, but has to work on his dad jokes

Combo: Liverpool Hop-on Hop-off Pass + The Beatles Story Museum Tickets

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