Liverpool to open vast new Beatles museum in 2028 under Apple Corps ownership
· 50-word read
In 50 words
Liverpool will open a 100,000 sq ft Beatles museum in 2028, Apple Corps announced. The Beatles Story will move from Royal Albert Dock to the former St John's Market and pass to Apple Corps ownership. Apple Corps will also renovate neighbouring St Johns Beacon as a Yellow Submarine-themed attraction.
Why it matters
The Beatles are a major tourism draw for Liverpool; a 2016 study suggested the band adds £82m a year to the local economy. The project may interest music fans and travellers planning UK trips.
What's next
The new Beatles Story is due to open in 2028, while a separate Beatles museum at 3 Savile Row in London is due to open in 2027.
Key dates
- 1990The Beatles Story museum opened at Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock.
- 2024St John's Market and the St Johns Beacon viewing gallery closed and have been unused since.
- 2027A seven-floor Beatles museum at 3 Savile Row in London is due to open.
- 2028The new Beatles Story and the Yellow Submarine-themed Beacon attraction are due to open in Liverpool.
Ask BangkokScoop AI about this story
Sources
- The GuardianView original →
