You'll find the International Slavery Museum - the first of its kind
in the world - on the third floor of the Merseyside Maritime
Museum. The museum explores the historical and contemporary aspects
of slavery through stories of bravery and rebellion amongst
enslaved people. You'll also learn about the legacies of the
slave trade and celebrate Black achievement through its interactive
displays.
Split into three sections, the International Slavery Museum
explores life in West Africa, revealing what was going on in Africa
at the time of the trade, and who was involved. The second section
looks at enslavement and the middle passage, showing first-hand the
brutality and trauma suffered by enslaved Africans on the voyage
across the Atlantic, and the oppression of their lives on
plantations in the Americas.
The final section explores the legacies of slavery, exploring the
continuing fight for freedom and equality. It looks at the modern
day impact of transatlantic slavery, such as racism and
discrimination. The legacy section also hosts temporary
exhibitions, which deal with the legacy of slavery in a variety of
ways.