British Music Experience

The British Music Experience tells the story of British Music through costumes, instruments, performance and memorabilia. Whatever age you are, and whatever you are into, there is something here for you. We’ve got outfits worn by artists from Freddie Mercury and Dusty Springfield to Adam Ant, the Spice Girls and Mick Jagger and musical instruments played by some of the world’s most renowned artists from Queen’s Roger Taylor to the Sex Pistols and Ian Curtis. We even have handwritten song lyrics from Adele, the original statues from the Brits and the Apple Corp front door from Saville Row. You can also get hands-on in our Dance the Decades studio, sing your heart out in our Vocal Booth, or play top guitars and drums in the Gibson Interactive Studio. After the main event browse an exclusive range of gifts, clothing, books and memorabilia from the Merch Store and you can rest those dancing feet with a selection of delicious snacks and meals in the Star Café. The current temporary exhibition is Girl Power! Spice Girls at 30. The exhibition charts the history of the most important girl band in British history. In March 1994 an ad was placed in The Stage asking "Are you street smart, extrovert, ambitious, and able to sing and dance?". The Spice Girls debut single Wannabe topped the charts in 31 countries in 1996, they sold 80 million records and had nine UK Number One singles. The exhibition celebrates the story of how Sporty, Baby, Scary, Ginger, and Posh became one of the most successful girl groups ever and enjoyed phenomenal global success. The exhibition is included with all general entry tickets purchased. *Girl Power - Spice Girls at 30 is a collectors event and not an official Spice Girls exhibition.

Admire Liverpool from the land and see with a 1-day or 2-day Liverpool Pass that gives you access to the River Explorer Cruise and the City Explorer Liverpool hop-on hop-off bus. Enjoy entry to British Music Experience, Strawberry Fields, The Beatles Story, and the Liverpool FC Museum. Discover the waterfront Liverpool and travel along the river Mersey with a River Explorer Cruise. Hear commentary that tells tales of smuggling, music, and war as you glide down the river.  Step into music history with access to the British Music Experience. See Freddie Mercury’s stage outfits, handwritten Adele lyrics, the Sex Pistols’ guitars, and a dance studio.  Cut through the crowds and spy some of Liverpool’s best bits from the elevated view of an open-top City Explorer Liverpool bus. Hop on and off at any of the 14 stops in locations like the Cavern Quarter, the historic Albert Docks, and the Liverpool Cathedral.  See where John Lennon would play in the gardens as a child with access to Strawberry Fields. Feast your eyes on rare album sleeves, handwritten lyrics, Lennons’ spectacles, and Ringo Starr’s drumkit at 'The Beatles Story.' See replicas of iconic Beatles locations like Abbey Road Studios and Casbah. Explore Liverpool Football Club's silverware and memorabilia at the Liverpool Football Club Museum. Visit the brand new Boom Room Exhibition, which tells the epic story of Jurgen Klopp's dream team. 

Discover the global superstars of UK pop history with an entry ticket to the British Music Experience. See iconic instruments and hologram performances – all while following the journey of legends such as The Beatles, Queen and more. Explore the beginnings of Brit pop in 1945 up to today, from the influential sound of Buddy Holly, the outfits worn by Freddie Mercury, to Adele’s hand-written lyrics. With the interactive exhibits, you’ll be able to unleash your inner rockstar and pick up an electric guitar, play the drums and even dance along through the eras. Afterwards, continue sightseeing Liverpool’s waterfront with a self-guided audio tour. From landmarks including the Royal Albert Dock, to the Three Graces and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.