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Museum · Liverpool, Inglaterra
The Beatles Story
The museum about the Beatles at the Royal Albert Dock, which tells the band's story from Hamburg and the Cavern to worldwide fame and solo careers, with reconstructed sets and original objects.
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About The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story is a museum dedicated to the Beatles in the basement of one of the warehouses at the Royal Albert Dock. Opened in 1990, it tells the story of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, the four lads from Liverpool who formed the best‑known band in rock history, from Lennon and McCartney's meeting at a church fête in Woolton in 1957 to the breakup in 1970 and their solo careers.
The route, with an audio guide in several languages including Portuguese, passes through reconstructed sets: the Hamburg venue where the band played at the start, a replica of the Cavern Club, the Abbey Road studio, a yellow submarine and a white room dedicated to Lennon's Imagine. There are original instruments, clothing, letters, records and photos, including Lennon's round glasses.
The museum also has rooms about Brian Epstein, the manager, and about Liverpool's 1960s music scene, known as Merseybeat. The shop sells records and souvenirs.
Other Beatles-related places are scattered around the city: Mathew Street with the Cavern Club; the childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney, run by the National Trust, visitable by reservation; the gates of Strawberry Field; and Penny Lane. Themed bus tours, such as the Magical Mystery Tour, visit these sites.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1h30 to 2 hours, with the audio guide.
Best time
In the morning on weekdays. In August, during the international Beatles week, the city fills with fans and bands. Buy tickets in advance on weekends.
How to get there
It is in the Britannia Vaults of the Royal Albert Dock, about a 15-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street station and a 10-minute walk from James Street station.
Tip
Use the audio guide in Portuguese. Combine the visit on the same day with Mathew Street and the Cavern Club, a 15-minute walk away, or with the bus tour of the band's sites.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about The Beatles Story
Does the museum have an audio guide in Portuguese?
Yes, the audio guide usually has a Portuguese version.
What's at The Beatles Story?
Recreated sets such as the Cavern Club and the Abbey Road studio, and original objects like instruments and John Lennon's glasses.
Can you visit the Beatles' houses?
John Lennon and Paul McCartney's childhood homes are managed by the National Trust and are visited on guided tours that must be booked.