Transforming Maritime Museum's Redevelopment Site with High-Impact Print
As part of our long-standing partnership with National Museums Liverpool, Leach was proud to be appointed for a large-format print project at the iconic Maritime Museum, located on Liverpool’s historic Albert Dock.
Currently closed to the public for essential works and a major redevelopment over a three-year period, the museum site required extensive hoardings to secure the area, conceal the renovation work, and maintain an attractive presence in this popular visitor destination.
By James Wilson, July 2025.
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Working in close collaboration with the museum’s in-house design team, our expert project managers and installers visited the site several times to take precise measurements. After assessing the unique challenges and requirements of the project, we recommended printing the content onto durable composite panels – a robust solution that can withstand the elements and deliver visual impact over time.
The overall hoarding height was approximately 3.4m, which is taller than usual. This was spanned by using a split of boards vertically, to align with the client’s artwork, forming a bold and engaging graphic display once installed. The overboard panels were mounted directly onto the hoardings surrounding the museum, helping to both transform the look of the site and communicate key messages to the public.
To streamline the design process, Leach created custom artwork templates that the museum’s internal design team could populate with their own branding and visuals. Once artwork was approved, we printed all panels in sequence at our large-format print production facility in Huddersfield. Every piece was carefully numbered and stacked during the production and finishing processes, to ensure a seamless installation process on-site.
Alongside the main hoarding panels, we also produced high-quality mesh banners for the pedestrian and delivery entrances, as well as A1 clip frames to promote events at Liverpool’s Albert Dock – offering flexibility for ongoing updates.
Reflecting on the project, Leach Project Manager James Wilson commented:
“We were delighted to be chosen for the Maritime Museum project, further strengthening our relationship with National Museums Liverpool. The museum sector is an area we know well, so combining our print expertise with a cultural project of this scale was a real sweet spot for us.”
“It was fantastic to work so closely with the in-house team and deliver a visually striking, high-quality print installation. The attention to detail really made a difference – for instance, we sourced pink-coloured screw caps to match the graphics and ensure a clean finish throughout. With Phase 2 of the project starting in August, we’re excited to see the full vision take shape.”
