Thousands Flock to Museum of Liverpool

1st August 2011

Categories: MOST News

More than 100,000 people have visited the Museum of Liverpool since it opened last week.

Crowds have flocked to the new Museum with an average of 12,500 people a day through the doors.

The Museum which is free entry opened on July 19 and tells the story of the city and its people.

The 100,000 visitor was Carissa Gonzaga, seven, from Tuebrook. She was at the Museum with brother Boj, 11 and parents.

Mrs Gonzaga said: "This is a world class Museum. It is really great for the city. We have had a great time here and will come back again soon. When you see a Museum like this with all the stories about the city it makes you proud to come from Liverpool."

Museum bosses had estimated that the Museum of Liverpool would attract more than 750,000 visitors in its first year but that target looks set to be eclipsed.

Jen McCarthy Deputy Director Museum of Liverpool said: "The new Museum is a tremendous hit with Merseysiders and people from farther afield. It has been fabulous to see so many smiling faces each day and people seem to really love their new Museum."

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