Combo (Save 5%): British Music Experience & River Mersey Cruise
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4.3/5(1,529)
Eva S
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Mariusz B
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Combine Liverpool's waterfront music museum with a River Mersey ferry cruise in one relaxed plan, linking British pop history with river heritage.
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British Music Experience entry covers galleries, interactive and audio-visual hologram zones, plus Gibson Interactive Studio and Dance The Decades.
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Board at Gerry Marsden Pier Head for a 50-minute round-trip River Mersey cruise with digital audio guide, route fact sheet, café bar and toilets.
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Plan a full Liverpool day around these two, visiting the museum and the cruise in any order on the same day with one booking that costs less than separate.
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British Music Experience:
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Entry to the British Music Experience
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Access to galleries, interactive, audio-visual hologram zones
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Access to Gibson Interactive Studio and Dance The Decades
River Mersey Cruise:
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50-minute round-trip River Mersey cruise
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Complimentary digital audio guide
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Printed cruise route fact sheet on request
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Access to onboard café bar
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Access to onboard toilets
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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EEva S
FamilyVerified bookingAug 20265/5I am a big music fan, especially british rock music, so it was a great and really fun experience. All the staff were really helpfull and kind as well. They answered our questions, and were interested in talking to us and helping us. As a huge arctic monkeys fan, i was also really happy to see the arctic monkeys exhibiotn about their debut album, and also got to go to the talk with one of their employess about the album. Buying tickets with headout was easy, and also cheaper than it would be in person or possibly on other online sites.SSummer M
CoupleVerified bookingAug 20265/5Was amazing, the sights and was so chill Loads of seats to sit on too and all the staff were lovely would deffo recomendSSummer M
CoupleVerified bookingAug 20265/5Was amazing, the sights and was so chillGGuillaume F
FamilyVerified bookingJul 20265/5It was truly a wonderful surprise—a whole new side of Liverpool to discover, and the crew was very friendly and approachable! I highly recommend it!MMariusz B
FamilyVerified bookingApr 20264/5Worth visiting if music is your thing. You can play different guitars, drum kits and synthesisers. There is even a recording studio setup. Found it bit pricey going there with 2 kids, but they enjoyed the experience. You also get a 1 year free entry with the ticket, which is okay if you coming back to visit Liverpool.
Dive into British pop history at the British Music Experience, then see Liverpool’s waterfront on a 50-minute River Mersey round-trip cruise.
Getting started
Use your mobile vouchers to access each venue directly during their operating hours. Visit the British Music Experience at the iconic Cunard Building by following on-site entry instructions, then make your way to Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head) to board the River Mersey cruise. Both attractions can comfortably be visited on the same day using this combo.
What to expect
British Music Experience
Set inside Liverpool's iconic Cunard Building, this exhibition charts the story of British popular music from the 1940s to today through over 600 artefacts.
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Explore galleries filled with memorabilia, stage outfits, instruments, images, and footage that trace the beginnings, rise, and influence of British pop.
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See outfits worn by Freddie Mercury, Dusty Springfield, the Spice Girls, Adam Ant, and Little Mix, plus instruments played by Noel Gallagher and hand-written song lyrics from Adele.
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Move between interactive, audio-visual, and hologram zones that bring artists and performances to life across different eras.
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Spend time in the Gibson Interactive Studio, where you can try Gibson and Epiphone guitars, Roland drums, synthesisers, keyboards, and more.
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Head to Dance The Decades, follow a virtual teacher through 12 dance styles spanning 70 years, and use the built-in phone holder to record your routine.
River Mersey Cruise
Board a heritage ferry at the Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head) for a loop along the River Mersey, with views of Liverpool’s waterfront and Wirral’s skyline.
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Take a 50-minute round-trip River Mersey cruise, experiencing the river that has shaped Liverpool’s maritime story.
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Access a complimentary digital audio guide, with commentary on Liverpool’s musical roots and maritime history, or request a printed cruise route fact sheet on board.
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Relax with access to the onboard café bar, where meals, snacks, and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
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Use the onboard toilets and accessible main deck facilities for a comfortable journey.
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What to bring
River Mersey Cruise
- Bring your own headphones and a fully charged smartphone with mobile data to access the digital audio guide during the cruise.
What's not allowed
River Mersey Cruise
- Only contactless payments are accepted at the ferry terminals; cash is not accepted.
Accessibility
British Music Experience
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There are 2 entrances to the British Music Experience: one on Canada Boulevard and an accessible entrance for wheelchair users on Brunswick Street.
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This attraction is fully accessible by wheelchair. Wheelchairs are also available to reserve.
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Guests with hearing impairments benefit from the integrated loop systems in the audio areas (switch hearing aid to the T setting).
River Mersey Cruise
- The ferries are fully accessible on the main deck, including accessible toilets on board and at the terminals.
Additional information
British Music Experience
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From time to time, the Museum has a planned closure for private hire. Please always check the website before travelling.
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A typical visit is 1.5 to 2 hours, but you are welcome to stay as long as you like.
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There is no dedicated parking. There is street parking available on Water Street and Brunswick Street.
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Last entry 75 minutes before closing time.
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The Merch Store and Star Cafe are open during museum operating hours and don't require a general entry ticket to access them.
River Mersey Cruise
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There is a complimentary digital audio guide in multiple languages. Simply scan the QR code at the ferry terminal or onboard to access it. For the best experience, please bring your own headphones, ensure your phone is fully charged, and you have mobile data enabled. If you don't have a smartphone or device, you can request a printed cruise fact sheet from a member of staff
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Dogs on short leads and bikes are welcome on board the ferry.
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Toilets and accessible facilities are available both on board and at the ferry terminals.
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Meals, snacks, and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the on-board café bar and licensed bar.
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The River Explorer Cruise operates with hourly departures from Liverpool Pier Head - Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal, with the first and last departure times varying by season and day of the week.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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