Blogs
Celebrating John Lennon’s ‘In His Own Write’: A Night to Remember
On Friday, March 22nd, we hosted an event that was truly one for the books. Friends of the Museum gathered to celebrate the 60th anniversary of John Lennon's iconic work, In His Own Write, alongside some very special guests. The evening was filled with laughter,...
Fifty Acorns Tied in a Sack – John and Yoko’s first two Acorns for Peace
Big news from the Liverpool Beatles Museum today – we're thrilled to unveil a truly special addition to our collection: John and Yoko's very own 'acorns for peace'! The story of how the acorns found their way to the museum is an intriguing one! It began in 1968 when a...
Liverpool Beatles Museum Unveils Latest Acquisition: A Piece of George Harrison’s Childhood Home
The Liverpool Beatles Museum, renowned for housing one of the largest collections of Beatles memorabilia in the world, has just unveiled its latest and perhaps most unusual acquisition. The museum now proudly features the back door from Upton Green, George Harrison’s...
Celebrating Beatlemania: Liverpool Beatles Museum Claims Top Spot on Visit England’s 2024 Must-Visit List
Exciting news for Beatles enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike! This week, Visit England has ranked the Liverpool Beatles Museum at an impressive Number 3 out of 45 must-visit attractions for the year 2024. This recognition not only underscores the museum's...
Discover the Beat: A Journey into Music Recording at the Museum
Step into the vibrant world of music history and innovation at our museum, where education meets an exhilarating exploration of how the legendary Beatles crafted their timeless tunes. There's an exciting new opportunity awaiting students—an immersive experience that...
Remembering John Lennon: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of a Musical Icon
December 8th marks a sombre anniversary in the history of music—the day the world lost one of its most influential and iconic figures, John Lennon. On that fateful day in 1980, Lennon was tragically taken from us, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and...
In memory of Ruth Barton, the link between John Lennon and Harold Wilson
Ruth Barton, who later became Ruth Ferenczy, has sadly passed away. Ruth and her family kindly loaned our 'War is Over' Christmas card displayed on the third floor. Ruth, having left the War Office, was appointed as Harold Wilson’s secretary in March 1967. Ruth was...
Coming together for Now and Then – the Beatles’ final song
What an amazing way to experience the Beatles final single! We were joined by over 70 guests as we celebrated the legendary band's last ever single, 'Now and Then', gathering at the museum to listen together as it was released at 2pm yesterday, 3rd November. We were...
Pete Best inducted into the Bergen Walk of Fame in Norway
Bergen, Norway, welcomed The Pete Best Band with open arms as they took the stage at the Concert Hall for an unforgettable performance. The audience was enthusiastic, their applause filling the air as the band's music resonated throughout the venue. It was an evening...
The Beatles first logo revealed at the Liverpool Beatles Museum
On Thursday 28th September the museum was delighted to host another World Premier Reveal with Pete Best, who unveiled an original drum skin designed by Neil Aspinall featuring the first ever painted logo of the Beatles. The bass drumskin pre dates any other base...