Overview
- An opening event on November 20, 2025, on Mathew Street marked the public debut of the new exhibition.
- Memorabilia on show includes Sir Ken Dodd’s tickling stick, Ricky Tomlinson’s Royle Family vest, Cilla Black’s dress and Craig Charles’s Robot Wars jacket.
- Celebrities and contributors at the launch included Craig Charles, Tony Bellew, John Bishop, Sunetra Sarker, Les Dennis and Leanne Best, alongside donations from local bands.
- Best has explicitly excluded The Beatles as the project focuses on Liverpool’s wider cultural figures across music, screen, sport and community life.
- The museum plans annual inductions, and early reports vary on the inaugural count, citing either 85 or 100 honorees.