Vast Beatles museum, hailed as ‘extraordinary’ by Paul McCartney, to open in Liverpool in 2028
Summary
Liverpool will open a large, new Beatles museum in 2028, replacing the current Beatles Story museum. The museum and a nearby tower will become official Beatles attractions run by Apple Corps, the band’s company, with plans to recreate important places from the Beatles’ history.Key Facts
- The new Beatles museum will be four times bigger than the current museum at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock.
- The museum will move to the former St John’s Market building near Lime Street railway station.
- Apple Corps will take over St Johns Beacon, a 450ft tall tower nearby, to create a separate Beatles attraction based on the animated film Yellow Submarine.
- The museum will offer a multi-hour experience including recreations of the band’s childhood homes, music venues, and famous concerts.
- Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have publicly supported the project and highlighted its importance to Liverpool.
- A new charity, Apple Corps Liverpool Trust, will use part of the ticket sales to support local musicians.
- The project is a partnership between Apple Corps, Liverpool city council, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, and has UK government backing.
- The museum aims to attract millions of Beatles fans from around the world and boost Liverpool's culture and economy.
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