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The Beatles Story Experience

  • March 17, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by marseilles from Metro Manila, Philippines
We weren't originally intending to go to the Beatles Story Museum on our last day in Liverpool. However, we were told in the morning that the Beatles tour we had wanted to go on was not pushing through, so we had to go into town to join a different bus tour at 11:40am. We checked out of the hostel, put our luggage in the hostel's luggage storage, and then headed into town.

We arrived at the Tourist Centre at 11, but were told that the 11:40am slot was already fully booked! We debated for awhile about whether we should go on the next tour, which would end at 4:40pm. Our coach back to London was scheduled to leave at 5:30pm, so we would have less than an hour after the tour to get to the coach station. We figured it could work if we already had our luggage with us, because then we could go straight to the coach station after the tour.

With that plan in mind, we booked the 2:40pm bus tour, had lunch, walked all the way back to our hostel, picked up our luggage, lugged it all the way back to the Tourist Centre, and waited.

2:20 came, then 2:30, then 2:40... and there was still no bus. We were informed that the bus was stuck in traffic because an accident had taken place on one of Liverpool's main roads. My husband and I looked at each other helplessly. 2:45pm came and went, and the bus still hadn't arrived. One of the staff members told us the bus was just a few minutes away, but we realized that if we took the tour, we might miss our coach trip back to London. Reluctantly, we asked for a refund.

Disheartened, the two of us left the Tourist Centre with all our luggage, unsure of what to do next. Finally, we decided to go to the Beatles Story Museum up at Albert Dock. We painstakingly made our way to Albert Dock (about 30 minutes on foot with our luggage), and bought our tickets. Fortunately, we were allowed to leave our luggage at the reception.

The Beatles Story Museum was a very nice chronological telling of the Beatles Story from the Beatles' childhood to how the Beatles first began in Liverpool, to how Beatlemania took over the world, to all the recordings they made, to the break-up, to their solo careers, and then finally, to John's and George's deaths.

It was quite emotional, especially the tribute room to John, and we left the museum feeling sad but also overwhelmed by how great the Beatles really were. We headed to the coach station then to London.

The Beatles Story museum (www.beatlesstory.com) is a quick way to get your Beatles fill if you don't have a lot of time in Liverpool. It is open everyday from 10am to 6pm. Admission is GBP 9.99 for adults and includes an audio commentary.

From journal 2006 Beatle Week and the Mathew Street Festival in Liverpool

The Beatles Story Museum

  • April 12, 2004
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Jehcekah from Rochester, Minnesota
The Beatles Story Museum

Mecca for the Beatles Fan! This museum is chock full of Beatles history and items. From John Lennon’s white piano to guitars, the cavern club and a life-sized yellow submarine, this place has everything to satisfy a hungry Beatles fan! When we were there, they were showcasing a special exhibit with John's yellow glasses on display. . . how cool!

There is a gift shop to the museum, which features extremely high-priced Beatles souvenirs. I think the admission price was $10 per person, but we had printed a coupon off of their website, which doesn't seem to be there anymore.

Hours: 10am-6pm (April-Sept), 10am-5pm (Oct-March). Open seven days a week. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Phone: 44 (0)151 709 1963 Website

From journal Back to Beatle Roots

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The Beatles' Story

  • July 13, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Adelaide from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Beatles' Story

The Beatles' Story is a very well designed museum dedicated to the famous quartet, with posters, displays and objects retracing their history from their early days to their single careers. There are special tributes to John Lennon and George Harrison. The museum makes us feel like stepping back in time, letting us revive the succesful career of the Fab Four, including their tough begining at dark Hamburg clubs and glorious moments of their world tours.

George Michael donated a piano that belonged to John Lennon and in which he composed "Imagine" (however, this is not he famous white piano used in the videoclip). He paid over US$2million for it in an auction in 2000.

Old and young generations who appreciate The Beatles will enjoy the visit. The museum is part of the Albert Dock, 19th century warehouse buildings converted into an entertainment complex of museums, galleries, restaurants and shops.

Check the museum website at http://www.beatlesstory.com. Ticket price: £8 for adults, £5 for children. Opening times: Nov - Mar: 10.00am - 5.00pm ; Apr - Oct: 10.00am - 6.00pm

From journal Yeah, Yeah, Yeah! The Beatles and more

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