William Brown Library and Museum
William Brown Library and Museum, Library and museum building in Liverpool, England
The William Brown Library and Museum features Corinthian columns and classical architecture across its multi-story stone structure on William Brown Street.
Local merchant Sir William Brown funded this Grade II listed building in 1860, replacing the Derby Museum that stored the Earl of Derby's natural history collection.
The building currently hosts both the World Museum Liverpool and Liverpool Central Library, making it a central location for education and research.
The facility underwent extensive renovations in 2013, introducing modern amenities while maintaining the original nineteenth-century architectural elements.
A 22-meter granite walkway at the entrance displays literary classics embedded in stone, leading visitors into the building's central atrium.
Location: Liverpool
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 53.40980,-2.98118
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:34
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