About Port Sunlight Museum
Discover the fascinating story of this Victorian model village created for factory workers, with fully accessible galleries perfect for families with young children and wheelchair users to explore together.
What's nearby
- Port Sunlight Village Trust next door
- Church Drive Primary School 150m away
- Leverhulme Hotel 200m away
- Port Sunlight Garden Centre 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A small but fascinating museum housed in a beautiful building that was originally a girls' social club. It's just across the road from the Lady Lever Art Gallery, where there's ample free parking. I came here as part of a day excursion. The staff were really welcoming and went out of their way to ensure that we all enjoyed our visit. Adult admission is £8 and includes the worker's cottage next door. The museum's exhibits are all on the ground floor and tell the inspiring story of Victorian industrialist William Lever, how he created this remarkable village for his employees, and what it was like to live and work here. It's a good idea to watch the short introductory film first. There's lots of info to read, artefacts, interactive displays to amuse both adults and children, and models of people going about their daily tasks, and you can even dress up as one of the soap factory workers. I particularly enjoyed picking up a phone receiver and listening to village residents talking about their experiences here in WW2. You can also join a walking tour of the village. There are clean and accessible toilets, and a gift shop that sells some nice art work, soaps and interesting books about local history. It took me about an hour and a half to go round the museum and visit the worker's cottage. They're well worth a look.
· via Google
Small museum dedicated to the history of Port Sunlight. It's well worth taking the guided walking tour around the complex.
· via Google
Pleasant walk around the village. An historic area built for the workers of Unilever over a century ago. This is a small museum dedicated to the building of the village and life of the workers living there. There is also Lady Levers Art Museum it has some great examples of pre-Raphaelite art on display, entry/admission is free (note Art gallery closed Mondays, included coffee shop). There are two other coffee/tea shops within the village, collect a free map in the Portsunlight Museum gift shop for directions.
· via Google
This is a really fascinating museum about Port Sunlight and the Lever Sunlight Soap manufacturing story etc. As you can see from my photographs there is quite a rich history to this place. I really liked the interesting displays, the gift shop etc, the small, but cosy Workers Cottage, the surrounding gardens / neighbourhood, and the staff were excellent. Thank-you. A great day trip out for me from Anglesey. :)
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers fascinating insights into the history of Port Sunlight village and its founder, with well-laid-out exhibits and interactive displays. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, who enhance the experience. Guests mention the reasonable admission fee, which includes entry to the worker's cottage next door, and the convenient free parking.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 23 King George's Drive, Wirral, CH62 5DX Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,078 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Wirral