The Exhibition
One of the largest Beatles exhibitions in the world
The Liverpool Beatles’ Museum exhibition has over 1000 items spread across 3 floors, making it one of the most extensive Beatles collections in the world. The story of the Beatles is told through a timeline of items, with each floor representing a different period of the band’s career.
Our exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to explore the band’s career like never before through letters, stage clothes, instruments, personal items and much more.
You will be captivated by the vibrant open space filled with an unimaginable wealth of items that allow visitors to get closer to The Beatles than ever before.
One of the largest Beatles exhibitions in the world
The Liverpool Beatles’ Museum exhibition has over 1000 items spread across 3 floors, making it one of the most extensive Beatles collections in the world. The story of the Beatles is told through a timeline of items, with each floor representing a different period of the band’s career.
Our exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to explore the band’s career like never before through letters, stage clothes, instruments, personal items and much more.
You will be captivated by the vibrant open space filled with an unimaginable wealth of items that allow visitors to get closer to The Beatles than ever before.
George Harrison’s Futurama Grazio Guitar used in Liverpool and Hamburg
First Floor
The first floor covers the years 1959 – 1962, the Beatles’ formative years where the boys met and began to develop their identity as a band.
The items on this floor tell the story of the Beatles before worldwide fame, allowing visitors to delve into the beginnings of the band’s journey.
Selmer microphone used by Paul McCartney at the Casbah Coffee Club in 1961
Pete Best Premier drum kit used with the Beatles, 1960 – 1962
1964 Hofner Bass Guitar from Hesseys music store in Liverpool, where The Beatles bought their instruments.
George Harrison’s amp case from 1963
Second Floor
The second floor covers the years 1963 to 1966, the ‘Beatlemania’ years where the band skyrocketed to worldwide fame.
The items on the floor reflect the Beatles days spent constantly touring and recording, with items from around the world alongside personal letters and mementos collected by the band.
John Lennon’s helmet from How I Won the War
George Harrison’s EMI tape case
Seats from the front row of Shea Stadium, where the Beatles played in 1965
The cello from Blue Jay Way
Third Floor
The third floor covers the years 1966 to 1970, often known as the ‘studio years’, when The Beatles began to focus on their music without worrying about performing live and made the decision to stop touring.
The items on the floor reflect the Beatles time spent in the studio, the ‘psychadelic’ fashion and music that was becoming popular at the time and the spirituality that the band was beginning to take an interest in.
The doll from the ‘All You Need is Love’ world satellite broadcast
John Lennon’s garden furniture from his Kenwood home
The medals John Lennon wore on the cover of Sgt Pepper
George Harrison’s Futurama Grazio Guitar used in Liverpool and Hamburg
First Floor
The first floor covers the years 1959 – 1962, the Beatles’ formative years where the boys met and began to develop their identity as a band.
The items on this floor tell the story of the Beatles before worldwide fame, allowing visitors to delve into the beginnings of the band’s journey.
Selmer microphone used by Paul McCartney at the Casbah Coffee Club in 1961
Pete Best Premier drum kit used with the Beatles, 1960 – 1962
Guitar from Hesseys music store in Liverpool, where The Beatles bought their instruments.
George Harrison’s amp case from 1963
Second Floor
The second floor covers the years 1963 to 1966, the ‘Beatlemania’ years where the band skyrocketed to worldwide fame.
The items on the floor reflect the Beatles’ days spent constantly touring and recording, with items from around the world alongside personal letters and mementos collected by the band.
John Lennon’s helmet from How I Won the War
George Harrison’s EMI tape case
Seats from the front row of Shea Stadium, where the Beatles played in 1965
The cello from Blue Jay Way
eThird Floor
The third floor covers the years 1966 to 1970, often known as the ‘studio years’, when The Beatles began to focus on their music without worrying about performing live and made the decision to stop touring.
The items on the floor reflect the Beatles’ time spent in the studio, the ‘psychedelic’ fashion and music that was becoming popular at the time and the spirituality that the band was beginning to take an interest in.
The doll from the ‘All You Need is Love’ world satellite broadcast
John Lennon’s garden furniture from his Kenwood home
The medals John Lennon wore on the cover of Sgt Pepper
Roag Best, owner of the collection, looks at some more highlights of the museum
The Cello from Blue Jay Way
George Harrison’s Ukulele
The Beatles’ first drum kit
Speakers the Beatles used at Abbey Road Studios
The ‘All You Need is Love’ doll from the Beatles’ famous ‘Our World’ Broadcast
Paul McCartney’s microphone
A recount of John Lennon’s fight with Chris Montez, and other never before seen letters
Stage clothes from the band’s time in Hamburg
Check out this video for a lightning tour of the museum!
One Museum, Hundreds of Stories
The only place in the world where visitors can see an unimaginable wealth of genuine items owned by the Beatles, including instruments, stage clothes and personal letters
Address
23 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE