Highlight

graphic of Sankofa bird with text: 'Slavery Remembrance Day 23 August 2008'

Slavery Remembrance Day

A free programme of commemorative events taking place across Liverpool.

Features

Image of hands breaking chains projected onto museum building, with text 'We are setting the truth free. International Slavery Museum.'

We are one

A new exhibition celebrating and reflecting on the museum's triumphant first year.

Man on guided tour of museum

The road ahead

Museum director Richard Benjamin reveals plans for the future in his lastest blog post.

Visitor information

Open daily 10am-5pm.
Free entry!

About the museum

carnival costume display

The International Slavery Museum explores both the historical and contemporary aspects of slavery, addressing the many legacies of the slave trade and telling stories of bravery and rebellion amongst the enslaved people. These are stories which have been largely untold.

Collection spotlight

leg irons made of two metal loops attached to a solid bar