Museums · North Wales
Border Force National Museum
Border Force National Museum — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Border Force National Museum is a other in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
The Border Force National Museum is located in North Wales. It focuses on the history and operations of the UK Border Force, showcasing significant artefacts and exhibitions related to border control and immigration. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the evolution of border security in the UK.
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Background
History
The museum was established in 1994 a partnership between National Museums Liverpool and HM Customs & Excise, which in 2005 merged with the Inland Revenue to form HM Revenue and Customs. The museum was designed to educate the public about smuggling and contraband from 1700s to the present day. The museum was named as HM Revenue and Customs National Museum in May 2008 (known as 'Seized! Revenue and Customs Uncovered') and then became the UK Border Agency National Museum (known as 'Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered') following a new lead partnership with the UK Border Agency in 2009. Following the rename of the UK Border Agency in 2012 to Border Force, the museum is now known as…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4012, -2.9929
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L3 4AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Established
- 1994
- Opening
- closed
- Official site
- www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Border Force National Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Border Force National Museum?
- Border Force National Museum is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L3 4AQ), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- When was Border Force National Museum built?
- Built or established in 1994.
- Is Border Force National Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Border Force National Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Border Force National Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode L3 4AQ. It sits within the Liverpool Riverside parliamentary constituency.