Liverpool Beatles Museum
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Former name | Magical Beatles Museum |
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| Established | 13 July 2018 |
| Location | 23 Mathew Street Liverpool, England |
| Coordinates | 53°24′23″N 2°59′14″W / 53.4064°N 2.9872°W |
| Owner | Roag Best & 5 partners[1] |
| Public transit access | Whitechapel bus stop 3, Moorfields railway station |
| Website | liverpoolbeatlesmuseum |
Liverpool Beatles Museum, formerly known as Magical Beatles Museum, is a museum dedicated to the Beatles located in 23 Mathew Street, Liverpool.The museum was created by Roag Best, son of Neil Aspinall and Mona Best, half-brother of Pete Best.[2] It was inaugurated on 13 July 2018.[3]
The museum displays 300 original items, with an further 1,200 being kept in storage. It is located in a five-floor building, with three of the floors dedicated to a different period in the Beatles history each. The first floor covers 1959–1962, while the second covers 1963–1966 and the third floor covers 1967–1970.[4][1]
Objects displayed include George Harrison's Futurama guitar, John Lennon's Sergeant Pepper medals, the cello from "I Am the Walrus" and Pete Best's Premier drum.[2] Other items displayed are Paul McCartney's bass speaker, Lennon's custom-made egg chair, and police log books listing the names of the officers who guarded the Beatles during their visit of New York City,[5] the "All You Need Is Love" doll from the BBC Our World broadcast, and gifts that Elvis Presley gave to the Beatles.[6][7]
There are photos of a number of celebrity visitors to the museum, including Noddy Holder, Nick Mason, Billy Bob Thornton, Tim Rice and Craig Charles, amongst others.[8]
In 2020 a new mural was unveiled by Pete Best at the museum.[9]
The building was formerly a warehouse dating from the early 19th century and is a Grade II listed building by the English Heritage.[10] It is located close to the famous Cavern Club, where the Beatles regularly performed.[11]
