William Brown Library and Museum

William Brown Library and Museum
Main entrance to the building
Interactive map of the William Brown Library and Museum area
General information
LocationWilliam Brown Street, Liverpool, England
Coordinates53°24′35″N 2°58′52″W / 53.40979°N 2.98118°W / 53.40979; -2.98118
Year built1857–60
Design and construction
ArchitectsThomas Allom
John Weightman (modified)
Designations
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameWilliam Brown Library and Museum
Designated28 June 1952
Reference no.1063781
Liverpool Library and Museum Act 1852
Act of Parliament
Long titleAn Act for establishing a Public Library, Museum, and Gallery of Arts at Liverpool, and to make Provision for the Reception of a Collection of Specimens illustrative of Natural History presented by the Earl of Derby for the Benefit of the Inhabitants of the Borough of Liverpool and the Neighbourhood thereof, and others resorting thereto.
Citation15 & 16 Vict. c. iii
Dates
Royal assent3 May 1852
Other legislation
Repealed byLiverpool Corporation Act 1921
Status: Repealed
Text of statute as originally enacted

The William Brown Library and Museum is a Grade II* listed building situated on the historic William Brown Street in Liverpool, England. The building currently houses part of the World Museum Liverpool and Liverpool Central Library.