Museum of Liverpool

National Museums Liverpool

The Museum of Liverpool is one of the world’s leading museum organisations, currently consisting of seven museums in and around Merseyside, this project is for the museum at Mann Island.

Museum of Liverpool
At a glance

What we delivered

  • Civil and structural engineering
  • Demolition and refurbishment works on the 1st floor
  • Extension works on the shop space and lecture theatre with an assessment of existing blockwork walls
  • Steelwork support for lighting and a canopy over the new exhibition gallery
  • Steelwork to provide support to the new shop front glazeing
  • New external glazed doors into the museum shop

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As the Museum of Liverpool marks its eleventh year, it is evolving to offer visitors a more immersive and engaging experience. To support this transformation, Sutcliffe was appointed to provide structural and civil engineering services for key upgrades across the museum.

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Our work included designing new steelwork to support the expanded shop front, new glazed doors, and a canopy over the new exhibition gallery. We also designed structural supports for new lighting, ensuring the exhibition space could accommodate more dynamic displays.

On the ground floor, we helped deliver a new exhibition gallery, an expanded café and shop, and a dedicated education room. The lecture theatre stage was extended, creating a more versatile space for talks and performances. On the first floor, we carried out demolition and refurbishment work, including a structural assessment of existing blockwork walls to ensure stability was maintained.

These improvements will allow the Museum of Liverpool to continue evolving, offering new ways to showcase its collection and engage visitors in this exciting transformation.

Architect: Day Interior Design

Contract Value: £750k

Completion Date: September 2018

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At Sutcliffe I found a supportive environment that values both my career and family life. As a mother and professional engineer, balance can be challenging, but the company’s understanding has allowed me to be fully present for my family while pursuing my professional goals. I feel valued, empowered and encouraged and my achievements are celebrated.

Louise, Engineer