William Brown Library and Museum

William Brown Library and Museum is a neoclassical building on William Brown Street featuring Corinthian columns and classical stone architecture across multiple floors. The interior combines museum and modern library functions within a shared space.

Wealthy merchant Sir William Brown funded this building in 1860, replacing the Derby Museum that previously housed the Earl of Derby's natural history collection. The building has since been expanded and adapted in its functions but remained a center of knowledge in Liverpool.

The building houses both the World Museum Liverpool and Liverpool Central Library, making it a place where people explore art, history, and books. The spaces serve both visitors and locals who come here to spend time with family or alone.

The building is easily accessible and centrally located in Liverpool with clear pathways from the entrance to different areas. It is well signposted so visitors can navigate easily between the museum and library sections.

A 22-meter granite pathway at the entrance displays literary classics embedded in stone, leading visitors into the building's central atrium. This sculptural installation creates a rare bridge between architectural design and literary tribute.