British Music Experience

What We Offer Visiting Schools:
An education field trip to the BME in Liverpool includes one of our interactive workshops and a tour of the galleries – both led by one of our Learning Crew. With over 75 years’ worth of history to draw from, our workshops can be tailored to your needs. A member of our team will contact you ahead of your visit to discuss your requirements.

Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit:
The British Music Experience is the UK’s Museum of Popular Music. Boasting an unrivalled collection of stage outfits, objects and instruments, the museum charts the beginnings, rise and influence of British pop from 1945 to the present day. In addition to an incredible collection of artefacts and memorabilia – which includes some of the outfits worn by The Rolling Stones and original handwritten lyrics by Queen, Adele and Oasis – the museum also covers the impact that British music had on culture, fashion, art and politics of the time. It reminds us that British music has at times defined and celebrated what it means to be British, challenged the status quo and given voice to the dispossessed.

The Museum includes galleries, learning zones, audio visual experiences, an interactive instrument studio, a dance area and a live music venue.

Subjects and Topics Covered:
History of British music; The social history of post-war Britain; the political history of post-war Britain; History of music; Rise of technology; Fashion; Art; Citizenship and Languages

Accreditation and Awards:
Showcase any relevant educational accreditation or awards received by your attraction.

Group Sizes Catered For:
Any size of ranging from 10-50 would be bested suited. Any groups of 30 would be split up into smaller groups. Workshops are groups of 10 children or more.

Itineraries, Resources, and Workshops:
The Workshops we have are as follows:

Euro Pop Culture

After Liverpool’s spectacular hosting of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest we continue the legacy with our Europe-focused workshop.

Get ready to travel around the world over the past six decades! We’ll learn about how social and political changes have been reflected in the world’s most fabulous, most inclusive and most watched live music event – the Eurovision Song Contest.

Pop Culture: Rewind

Music is more than just a soundtrack to our lives; it has an enormous impact on the way we live.

This fun, interactive workshop takes you on a journey back through time to the end of the Second World War, using stories, music and objects from the British Music Experience collection.

Let our musical friend, Dougie Floyd, take you on a trip back in time. Prepare to sing along, dance and dress up as we journey along the soundtrack of our country’s history!

Pop Culture

Explore the social and political backdrop behind pop music.

Our Pop Culture workshop explores some of the key events that have shaped modern Britain since 1945 and examine how changing attitudes and technological advances have been reflected in popular music.

Learn about the music and fashions that have emerged from music movements and explore the social and political reasons for the rise of famous styles.

Risk Assessment:
Risk Assessment can be given if asked for.

Education Department Information:
To book your school group or for more information, please email info@britishmusicexperience.com or give us a call on 0151 519 0915 (please note our phoneline is only staffed when the museum is open).

Pricing Information:
• Students: £10.50 each
• Additional teachers: £18 each
• One teacher goes free per 10 students. All carers go free.

Facilities:
Workshops are held in the dedicated Education space the Discovery Zone.
There is also Gibson Brands Interactive Studio, where each student will have an opportunity to play a variety of instruments and use our Dance the Decades dance studio.

Accessibility and Disabled Facilities:
We are all level on one floor and have no steps around the main space of the building, with disability access to the Cunard Building. We also have an accessible toilet, which is situated right next to our Education Space. We also have designated rest stops around the museum.

Opening Hours:
Our opening hours are 10am-5pm.
During the winter, bar October, we are open 5 days (Wed-Sun) through September to March. Once we are in the summer we are open 7 days a week.