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Located in the Cunard Building at Pier Head in Liverpool, the British Music Experience is the national museum of British popular music. It tells the story of British music from the Beatles to Adele and Oasis through costumes, instruments, performances and memorabilia. Explore more than 600 artefacts, including handwritten lyrics, and get hands-on in the dance studio, vocal booth and instrument studio.
The British Music Experience tells the story of British music through costumes, instruments, performances and memorabilia. See costumes worn by Freddie Mercury, Dusty Springfield, Adam Ant, the Spice Girls and Mick Jagger, and instruments played by Queen's Roger Taylor, the Sex Pistols, Ian Curtis and more. Also on display are Adele's handwritten lyrics, original BRIT Award trophies and the front door of Apple Corps from Savile Row.
Dance to the music of different eras in the Dance the Decades studio and sing your heart out in the vocal booth. In the Gibson Interactive Studio, you can try playing guitars and drums yourself.
From 10 September 2026 to 3 January 2027, an exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of the Rock Against Racism movement. Through photographs by Syd Shelton and John Sturrock, original posters, placards and magazines, it looks back at a key moment in British music and social history. The museum exhibition is included in all general admission tickets, and the exhibition in the Star Café & Bar is free to view.
After your visit, browse gifts, clothing, books and souvenirs in the shop, and take a break with snacks or a meal at the Star Café.
※ A visit takes about 75 minutes.
Meeting point:
British Music Experience (Cunard Building)
British Music Experience, Cunard Building, Liverpool L3 1DS, UK
How to find the meeting point:
It is inside the Cunard Building at Pier Head on the Liverpool waterfront.
British Music Experience, Cunard Building, Liverpool L3 1DS, UK