The Beatles Story

To be honest, my husband and I weren’t expecting a five-​star experience when we stopped in on the fourth day of our England honeymoon. But we both love The Beatles’ music and decided to stop in since we were passing through Liverpool. It was one of the best decisions we made! Over the course of a 90-​odd minute audio tour, we got to learn all about how the Fab Four met, see actual items that played a role in the band’s history, and we got to walk through actual replicas of clubs and studios where the band used to play! What an awesome experience – it made us appreciate the artists behind the classic songs on a whole new level.

Overly priced. Much of the info, you can find on the web. Lacking on some more original objects.

I went to UK the week of Feb 15 with the express purpose of traveling to Liverpool to experience this museum and do the Magical Mystery Tour. But… apparently everyone else had the same idea! So, tip number 1: book your tickets online in advance — it will get you in faster and you will avoid waiting in line for an hour like I had to do!
Tip number 2: don’t bother reading about Beatles history before you go… this museum is ALL ABOUT the story of the Beatles (thus the name of the museum ‘The Beatles Story’) and you will learn every detail (if you take the time to watch the videos and read everything) about how the young lads learned to play instruments, how they met, how the Beatles came to be, etc., all the way through to how the band finally broke up. In my case, I read 2 books prior to the trip and felt that I did not learn much that was new.
What I liked about the museum: lots of photos and recreated spaces such as the Cavern.
What I didn’t like: no memorabilia! I fully expected to see hand-​written lyrics, old clothes/​costumes and other items owned by the Beatles, but mostly everything was reproduction.
Also, note that this is not a British National Trust museum; it was created by and is run by the American Grammy Music organization.
Last tip: visit the café and the shop! We were able to get snacks before waiting in the long line; and in the shop, they have so many awesome and kitschy things like clothing, magnets, ipad covers, mugs, bags, posters, etc — stuff you cannot find anywhere else.
I would definitely recommend, but keep in mind, this is all about the story of the Beatles and is not a museum of their lives or their stuff!

Liverpool es una ciudad famosa entre otras cosas por ser la cuna de los Beatles, y os será imposible dar 10 pasos sin encontrar alguna referencia al grupo. Por ello, además de ir a The Cavern y haceros fotos con las distintas estatuas repartidas por la ciudad, toda visita a Liverpool que se precie requiere una parada obligatoria en The Beatles Story, el museo oficial del grupo en Albert Docks. Si sois fans de la banda ni qué decir tiene que es una parada imprescindible, pero también creo que es muy recomendable para cualquiera que decida visitar la ciudad. El museo cuesta unas 14£/persona, pero con la entrada se incluye una audioguía que ayuda mucho a entender el recorrido y a conocer cómo se formó el grupo y cómo alcanzaron la fama. Además hay muchísimos objetos originales y todo el recorrido está fantásticamente ambientado para trasladar al visitante de un espacio a otro y de una época a otra de su carrera como banda y posteriormente como artistas en solitario. En definitiva, es una visita que complace a todos los públicos, y que inevitablemente os hará salir de allí tarareando… y hasta bailando!

I went to The Beatles Story in Liverpool, England on 5÷13÷2015 (13^th of May 2015). It was my 1^st time there. Located at Albert Dock, this museum is one of the best that I’ve ever been to. I was impressed that it gave a history of rock n roll prior to the Beatles as well. It should be your #1 stop in any visit to Liverpool (I was there on a tour from the ship the Royal Princess). Plus, I took photos.

I visited The Beatles’ Story as the conclusion of my Liverpool Beatles’ Tour experience. While I found the 4D film technically impressive but silly (it’s for children) — a guy fancies the girl in the band, fears he’ll disappoint her & things progress from there, that’s hardly why you’re there…
You’re there to learn the story behind the greatest rock band of all time & you’ve come to the right place. Through multimedia presentations, displays, artifacts & more, you do just that, as the lives of the Fab Four are brought brilliantly into perspective.
And of course, there’s a gift shop.
There are actually two buildings. The first is entirely Beatles. The second continues with The Beatles, but expands to tell the story of the British invasion & its impact on America & pop culture in general.
You’ve come to Liverpool. This is why.

BEATLEMANIA!
Talk about «Information Overload»…you will learn everything and more than you ever wanted to know about the Beatles. I normally hate audioguides, but this one was actually quite fun. I’m not a huge Beatles fan, but I do like about half their music and found this attraction very entertaining. Be sure not miss the second building at the ferry terminal, it has more stuff to see and an entertaining 4D cartoon.
Great stuff overall, but the £15 ticket price seems a bit excessive. £12−13 would’ve made this a 5 Star attraction.

A great museum on the Beatles through the years. You can see many objects from guitars to clothes that the Beatles used during their decades in music. I especially loved seeing all the great costumes and John Lennons piano at the end very breath-​taking and sad at the same time. You can learn much about the Beatles through reading all the articles in the museum. At the end there is a varied mix of merchandise that you can buy from a simple pen through to an expensive limited edition model of John Lennon. Worth a visit.

Se trata de un excelente atraccion que recorre la historia de los 4 de Liverpool desde la infancia de sus integrantes, los origenes de la banda, su ascenso al estrellato hasta su separacion.
Recrea varios escenarios de forma muy realista lo cual hace que la visita sea mas entretenida.
Las audioguias (en varios idiomas) cuentan con entrevistas a los musicos y varios de sus allegados mas importantes de su historia.
Es un recorrido muy piola y entretenido para todos los visitantes, ya sean fans de la banda o que disfruten de sus obras mas conocidas.

On my recent trip to the UK I made it a point to go to Liverpool as I was (and still am) a fan of the Beatles. I’m not usually a giant fan of museums, but couldn’t miss this. I spent 2 hours soaking in every morsel of info., listening intently to the audio tour. It was seriously wonderful, and anyone who is a Beatles fan will likely enjoy it. Their original typewritten contract was on the wall, a pair of John’s eyeglasses were behind glass with a funnyish anecdote. .. by the end of my tour I was in tears. It is very well done, while being down home and not slick at all. Super cool.

Yes, it’s not cheap, but we all thought it was well done — and overall worth the price of admission. Definitely a must see for for any fan of music and pop-​culture. We were all glad we went.

I wish I liked The Beatles Story more. I was so looking forward to it but it just did not serve me as well as I had hoped. I did get quite a lot of fantastic photos though!
The Beatles Story is on Albert Dock and from the outside looks like an amazing time! There’s quite a line to get in but there is a worker dressed up in Sgt. Pepper’s garb which made for a fun wait. My friend forbid me from asking for a picture with said gentleman and I totally regret not getting one now!
Admission for just The Fab 4 Experience was £12.95 and they try to have you add on various extras but that’s the base price. You pay, get a headset, then can walk through the Beatles Story at your own pace. I like the headphone idea… makes for a built in tour guide which I liked.
They have replicas of the Cavern Club, Mathew Street and the Casbah which gave me some lovely pics.
The most disappointing thing here was that most items were not the actual
was stuff like — John played a guitar like this. This is a recreation of this outfit they wore. There was some real mementos but a decent amout seemed to not be the real thing and it there were more blown up photos than actual items. There is a lot of information but nothing too new in the droppin’ knowledge arena.
There were a few sections I liked for the picture value if nothing else. The children’s section is cool! Caricatures of the guys make for great pix plus some fun coloring book pictures which I love. Then, there is a fantastically pristine white room with a piano and photos for John. And finally a section that is divided into four circles — one for each guy with interesting words to describe them. I may be biased (I am completely biased) but I thought John had the best tribute to him in his circle.
This is something you have to do as a Beatles fan, I just find it really a pity it isn’t done better. Advice — visit the Motown Museum and take a page from their book, The Beatles Story.

Mmmm how can I say it???
All right I have to admit that I didn’t pay for the ticket and I’m really glad about it cause is really expensive, really crowdy, really messy.
Nothing really new, the pictures aren’t the original ones.
I will recommend to take the taxi tour to the Beatles places like Penny Lane, Strawberry Hill, etc.
It’s sad to admit that it was really really disappointed…

I’ll start by saying that a number of reviews here mention the price, I for one didn’t think it was too excessive. £13, got you unlimited time in the museum, audio tour and entrance to the Fab4D show about 10 mins walk away (near the Musuem of Liverpool).
I recommend this wholeheartedly for any music fan, it’s very well put together and feels like your walking through a history tunnel. There are plenty of seating areas throughout which are cleverly integrated into the story. The audio is excellent which super anedoctal accounts from band members, colleagues, managers and friends.
I spent nearly two hours in here, sitting down when there was a seat, taking it all in… truly an enjoyable afternoon.
The ‘white room’ at the end is spectacularly moving…
The Fab4D ride is a 3D animated show based around the beatles Music, the 4 coiming from moving seats and water, air and smells in the auditorium — great craic!
I finished all this off with the alive afternoon band in the Cavern — A day in the Life eh? — Perfect!

When in Liverpool do the right thing and go here!
I am not a die hard fan but I can appreciate such an important group that made history. It is not about how much it costs to get in, it is about taking a walk through their time line. You get to see how their career came alive, as you walk through these tunnels full of memorabilia and real objects on display.
We lucked out and managed to visit on a day that was not very crowded so we really took our time to walk through slowly listening to everything and reading a lot of the things that where posted on the walls.
They have a section for kids also– which I found to be very accommodating.
The gift store has tons of small items you can buy as keepsakes but beware– it is a bit pricey.
My favorite is for sure the White Room with Lennon’s piano. I could have just sat there for hours.
This was for sure one of the many highlights of my trip to the UK.

The Beatles Story was one of the only «touristy» things I did on my trip to England and while I enjoyed the history and nostalgia, the price is absolutely outrageous. I believe I paid something like 13 pounds, which is just too much for what it is.
However, if you’re a huge Beatles fan and in Liverpool, you just have to go. The museum itself is a series of tunnels with photos and text on the walls. There are some amazing artifacts, like Lennon’s piano from Imagine that I really loved being able to see. The best part is definitely understanding how The Beatles started and seeing where they came from. I left with a better grasp of the profound affect they had on music, pop culture and individuals in such a short period of time. There were separate sections for each Beatle, I spent a little more time around Paul (obviously choice).
Only a handful of people can go through at a time to keep the space from being too crowded so expect a wait if you go on a weekend. Students can get in cheaper so definitely bring your ID if you have one.

Liverpool has a long history of being proud of locals who have done well and this is certainly a tribute to perhaps the cities most famous exports. This place is basically a homage to the Beatles and as you can imagine it is a winner amongst tourists in the city and the odd fanatical local.
To be perfectly honest I am not and never have been a fan of the Beatles but this place is a good experience and really takes you back to a special time for music.
There is the history of the band and many pieces of memorabilia and this is an alternative to a visit to the cavern club which can be packed out with eager tourists.
I’m not sure I understand the hype but this place is good quality.

The prices are probably a bit too steep for me to give The Beatles Story a raving 5 stars but then if you’re on your hols and this type of thing is top of the list just as visiting the Louvre or the Empire State would be for Scousers then you just pay the money.
It’s a very detailed account of the band’s history, influences and music which will be very interesting and informative to anyone who visits and is really one of those touristy things you have to do when visiting the city and have extra cash to spend. To some it may not be high art but the influence and genius of the band should not be underestimated and this place brings all that to life in a colourful and enjoyable way.
Located in The Albert Dock it’s also handy for bars, restaurants, cafes and of course gift shops to spend the rest of the day when you get down here.

As a kid, the best parts of any museum were the sections that allowed you to roam around a mock-​up of a location. Whether it was a Kalahari Bushman’s village or the officer’s quarters of the Bismarck, the sense of immersion was always easy to conjure up, no matter how shoddy the exhibit. This is the precise reason I enjoyed the Beatles Story.
Essentially a series of connected rooms recreating scenes from the Beatles’ chronology, the museum does an excellent job of presenting a linear structure. A graffiti-​strewn Hamburg back alley, Brian Epstein’s smoky mess of an office and the griminess of 60s’ Mathew Street are all refashioned with loving attention to detail. There’s also a mock-​up of the Cavern Club, a Yellow Submarine and Abbey Road. Exhibits range from Lennon’s specs to Harrison’s first guitar, items that have seen more historical significance than you ever will, you loser.
Towards the end, the post-​break-​up identities of each member are shown in four circular niches that centre around what made each Beatle iconic. For instance, John has a replica of the Imagine mosaic and George’s section plays ‘My Sweet Lord’. Hilariously, on the floor of Ringo’s corner a big Thomas the Tank Engine face smiles up at you. What a legacy.
The museum falls down in terms of price. Twelve quid is a pretty inedible morsel of bait for a tourist trap and there’s no real feeling that your money is going to go anywhere visible. Still, with its span of excellently-​designed chambers and their own love of subterranean music, I reckon the original mop-​topped foursome would approve.

Located within Liverpool’s historic Albert Dock, the Beatles Story is a unique visitor attraction that will transport you on an exciting and atmospheric journey into the life, times and culture of the Beatles.
The site gives you an insight into how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled to the dizzy heights of worldwide fame to become the greatest band of all time. Recently expanded over two sites, the attraction now includes an interactive children’s discovery zone, the amazing multi-​sensory Fab4D experience and must-​see world class special exhibitions.
The building is open from 9am till 7pm daily costing £12.50 for an adult and £6.50 for a child which is fairly expensive; I guess this is because you are in a really popular area so if you’d rather avoid touristy places, I wouldn’t suggest this attraction unless you’re passionate about the Beatles.

Ganz schön viel Geld für etwas, das man als Beatles-​Fan selber besser hätte erzählen können und als Nicht-​Fan auch aus eine Zeitschrift über die Beatles erfahren hätte können.
Natürlich muss man als Beatles-​Fan mal in Liverpool gewesen sein. Ob sich der Besuch dieses offiziellen Beatles-​Museums aber lohnt ist zu bezweifeln.
Tipp: Im Shop ‘né Tasse kaufen, die zuhause dann immer zum Frühstück auf den Tisch stellen und den Rest der Story im Internet recherchieren macht mehr Spaß!

In an age when lots of art galleries and museums offer free admission, The Beatles Story is an expensive proposition as tickets cost £12.50. This wouldn’t seem so steep if the building had the wow factor of somewhere like the Guggenheim in New York. Unfortunately, it feels more like wandering round the basement of an old mansion with stage pieces for different shows and musicals.
Alongside dozens of photographs, vintage instruments, memorabilia and video footage of the band, there’s full-​size replicas of Fab Four landmarks like the Cavern Club, Abbey Road studios and Brian Epstein’s office. Whilst the new Cavern Club on Matthew Street has been reconstructed from scratch at least it’s been built with the original bricks on the same site! Unfortunately, some of the wax figures of the band and their entourage look just as cheap and shoddy and the White Room with John’s iconic piano feels utterly soul-​less. On the positive side, there’s rare video and photo footage of the band and audio commentary from various members and colleagues.
In an ironic twist, The Beatles Story was extended in 2008 to include an extensive gift shop, Fab4 Store, and a Beatles themed Starbucks. I’m sure Lennon would have wanted his music to live on but would he really have wanted his band and his legacy to be pimped out to major corporations? Somehow, I don’t think so.

I didn’t pay to go into the exhibition as we only visited the Starbucks and souvenir shop. The shop is huge and you can spend a long time (and a lot of money) there. I would say that many of the CDs and DVDs can be bought more cheaply elsewhere but some of the other things might be difficult to find. There are books and posters, models (including one of the Magical Mystery Tour bus), guitar straps (actually vegan), mugs and other china, aprons and other fabrics, ties, pens, bags, magnets, keyrings, hats — well, I could go on naming things! My favourite thing on sale was a small and beautiful 6-​string Rickenbacker model but it was expensive at £30.
My only gripe is that I didn’t find the staff particularly friendly or helpful. I asked them to look something up for me but they could scarcely be bothered — I got the feeling it was just too much trouble.
As for Starbucks downstairs, that was friendlier and a pleasant place to have coffee and a snack (though rather expensive as Starbucks generally is). There are lovely prints of the Fab Four around the walls, nice lighting, magazines to read and comfortable seats and sofas. There’s a lift for easy access too.

Superbe endroit qui retrace étape par étape l’histoire du groupe.
De sa création jusqu’à la disparition des membres
Ambiance recrée grace au casque audio et au tour tout au long du musée.
Le sous marin jaune est recrée, bref c’est juste magique et à faire

Also ich muss sagen, dass es mir auch nich besonders gefallen hat! Gut, die Geschichte der Beatles wird erzählt und man bekommt einen Eindruck, wie alles angefangen hat usw. Aber eigentlich hätte ich das auch alles in Wikipedia nachlesen können.
Ich finde nicht empfehlenswert. Deshalb auch nur einen Stern.

Super musée, on apprend pas mal de choses sur les Beatles, les reproductions des lieux où ils ont joué sont bien faîtes et rigolotes! C’est d’autant plus agréable qu’après la visite vous pouvez vous rendre dans les lieux où ils ont réellement joués! N’hésitez pas à y emmener vos enfants, ils né s’ennuieront pas!

si vous voulez tout savoir sur la vie des beatles c’est là qu’il faut aller!

les fans des beatles tels que moi y seront ravis
pour les autres ce sera l’occasion d’apprendre à mieux les connaitre