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International Slavery Museum, Liverpool

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History Museum · Hidden Gem · Specialty Museum
Hear the stories of enslaved people and learn about historical and contemporary slavery at International Slavery Museum. The museum has three permanent main galleries--life in West Africa, enslavement and the middle passage, and legacy--as well as a changing program of temporary exhibits. Explore the museum’s campaign zone to learn about forms of slavery in the world today. Visit the on-site shop to pick up a book on slavery or a fair-trade gift. Stop for something to eat in the museum’s cafe or restaurant. If it’s a warm day, head outside to the picnic benches that overlook the docks. Ask Inspirock to suggest an itinerary and make planning a trip to Liverpool fast, fun, and easy.
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  • By pippacatterall
    The modern world was created by European imperialism and resulting global divisions of labour, of which the institution of black chattel slavery was the most pernicious. The profits resulting and the....  more »
  • By WymeswoldOFB
    This has obviously been updated recently. The exhibits are stark and hard hitting. Well balanced and fair. Definitely worth a look.  more »
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  • By Mark Crawley
    Very interesting and shocking 👌
  • By Anne Jones
    Good educational and free entry
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