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The Beatles Story

📍 The Beatles Story, Liverpool, UK
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Quick Facts

Location
UK, Liverpool
Category
Sightseeing
Duration
About 2 hours through the exhibition with the audio tour
Address
The Beatles Story, Liverpool, UK
Coordinates
53.4016, -2.9926

Introduction

The Beatles Story sits in the Britannia Vaults of Albert Dock, opened in 1990, telling the legend of Liverpool's four lads through artefacts, film and recreated scenes. From the Cavern Club to Abbey Road, visitors trace the band's musical journey and relive the youth that changed the world. For many, it is the emotional home of a band that defined a generation.

✨ Highlights

01
Opened 1990
The Beatles Story sits in the Britannia Vaults of Albert Dock, opened in 1990.
02
Four lads
At The Beatles Story, Four lads reveals a distinct facet.
03
Cavern Club
To go deeper, Cavern Club is the perfect entry point.
04
Musical trail
Musical trail adds a different flavour to The Beatles Story.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration:About 2 hours
→Tip:Fans must-go
→Note:Queues peak
→Transportation:The entrance is on Long and Winding Road in the Royal Albert Dock, signposted inside the dock, and Tuesday morning carries a fire alarm test worth avoiding.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15
Tuesday09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15
Wednesday09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15
Thursday09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15
Friday09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15
Saturday09:00-18:30, last entry 17:15
Sunday09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15

From the plan your visit page on beatlesstory.com (checked 5 November 2026): Saturday runs 09:00-18:30 with last entry at 17:15 while the other six days keep 09:00-17:30 with last entry at 16:15, and the page carries a standing notice that fire alarm tests take place every Tuesday morning. The museum recommends buying the Ticket to Ride online in advance with a chosen date and time.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultAdults aged 16 and over pay 20 pounds
StudentSenior and student concessions cost 16 pounds
ChildAges 5 to 15 pay 11 pounds and children 0 to 4 are free
SeniorSeniors take the 16 pound concession rate
Free AdmissionThe price page also lists rates for groups of ten or more plus carers, NHS staff and Tesco Clubcard partners

Tickets are bought online by picking a date and time for the Ticket to Ride, gift vouchers can be upgraded beyond general admission, and the museum sits on Long and Winding Road at the Royal Albert Dock.

💡 Tips

• Allow About 2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening ~10:00–18:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Liverpool; pair with nearby sights.
• At The Beatles Story, the official audio guide adds a lot.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of The Beatles Story?

Monday: 09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15; Tuesday: 09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15; Wednesday: 09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15; Thursday: 09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15; Friday: 09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15; Saturday: 09:00-18:30, last entry 17:15; Sunday: 09:00-17:30, last entry 16:15; From the plan your visit page on beatlesstory.com (checked 5 November 2026): Saturday runs 09:00-18:30 with last entry at 17:15 while the other six days keep 09:00-17:30 with last entry at 16:15, and the page carries a standing notice that fire alarm tests take place every Tuesday morning. The museum recommends buying the Ticket to Ride online in advance with a chosen date and time.

How much is the admission for The Beatles Story?

Adult: Adults aged 16 and over pay 20 pounds; Student: Senior and student concessions cost 16 pounds; Child: Ages 5 to 15 pay 11 pounds and children 0 to 4 are free; Senior: Seniors take the 16 pound concession rate; Free Admission: The price page also lists rates for groups of ten or more plus carers, NHS staff and Tesco Clubcard partners; Tickets are bought online by picking a date and time for the Ticket to Ride, gift vouchers can be upgraded beyond general admission, and the museum sits on Long and Winding Road at the Royal Albert Dock.

Any practical tips for visiting The Beatles Story?

Allow About 2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~10:00–18:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.

How long should I spend at The Beatles Story?

A typical visit takes About 2 hours through the exhibition with the audio tour.

Details here follow beatlesstory.com; hours, prices and access change with the season and events, so please check beatlesstory.com before you go.

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