Bombed Out! World Museum and the Blitz – online exhibition
On the night of 3 May 1941, Liverpool Museum (now World Museum) was targeted by German Luftwaffe during the May Blitz. The building suffered extensive damage and the next morning, the museum and its remaining collections were turned to charred rubble and debris.
Approaching the 75th anniversary of the May Blitz, an online exhibition of more than 30 objects will launch on 3 May 2016 telling the stories of the museum and its collection, and what happened to it that night. It will explore the museum’s relationship to the city and people of Liverpool and highlight the impact and aftermath of the Blitz.
View the online exhibition here
Events commemorating the anniversary of the Liverpool Blitz
Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Museum of Liverpool will host a programme of events from 1-10 May to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Liverpool Blitz.
Events include:
Museum of Liverpool:
Crafternoons, 2-7 May, 1.30-4pm: A fun way to learn a little about our history by making your own ARP wardens helmet and choose what you might pack as an evacuee.
Remember When..? 5 May, 3-3.30pm: Enjoy a nostalgic look back at the Liverpool of our childhoods and those of our families.
Walk, 5 May, 2-3pm
Journey through the last 100 years and remember how the May blitz changed the lives of Liverpudlians as we explore some of the stories and objects from Liverpool’s past. Especially suited to older visitors, these gallery tours are part of our wider House of Memories programme.
Visit the Piermaster’s House
Journey back in time at the Piermaster’s House, a charming 1940s wartime home, between Albert Dock and the Pier Head.
This wartime house features décor and objects from the 1940s and offers a glimpse into home life during the Second World War.
The house plays host to a number of events including tours and school sessions throughout the year. Find out more here on the Museum website.
There are a number of educational resources available for schools and students, including downloads and events.
Look at the history of Liverpool using the Museum timeline and see the effect of WW2 on the city on the Museum website.
