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Liverpool Art Galleries
- Tate Liverpool
- Walker Art Gallery
- Lady Lever Gallery
- Sudley House
- University of Liverpool Art Gallery
- Atkinson Art Gallery
- Bluecoat Arts Centre
- Open Eye Gallery
Tate Liverpool
Why should I visit? Tate Liverpool houses two main types of exhibits: art selected from the Tate Collection and special exhibitions of contemporary art (bringing together works loaned from other collections both public and private). Tate Liverpool opened in 1988 and has always shown a wide range of modern and contemporary art in photography, printmaking, video, performance, installation, painting and sculpture.
Alongside British art, foreign work has been exhibited—some seen for the first time in the UK at Tate Liverpool. The Gallery has worked with institutions in France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, United States of America, Canada, Ireland, Korea and Japan as well as galleries in Great Britain.. Over eighty different presentations have been shown since the Gallery opened and they have included more than 300 different artists. The Gallery has attracted more than six million visitors in the ten years since it opened and has won an international reputation for the range and quality of its programme.
How much does it cost? Admission to the permanent collection at Tate Liverpool is free. Admission to special exhibitions is £4, £3 for concessions, £8 for a family ticket, £2 for groups who book one working week before their visit, and free for children under 12.
When is it open? Tate Liverpool is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:50 pm. The gallery is closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. Tate Liverpool is also closed on Good Friday, 24 - 26 December and New Year’s Day.
How do I get there? Tate Liverpool is located on the city’s historic Albert Dock.
On foot: the Gallery is within walking distance from Liverpool Lime Street railway station, and the route for pedestrians is well signed from the city centre.
By air: Easyjet fly to Liverpool Airport from many European cities and VLM fly from London City Airport. The airport is twenty minutes taxi ride from the Gallery.
By bus: bus 222 and Smartbuses 1 and 4 stop near the Gallery.
By car: follow the brown signs to Albert Dock from the M62 motorway. Ample parking is available at King's Dock, 5 minutes walk from the Gallery. The King's Dock car park will operate a pay and display service.
How can I get more information? Visit Tate Liverpool online at www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/ or ring+44 (0) 151 702 7400.
Walker Art Gallery
Why should I visit? The Walker holds one of the finest collections of fine and decorative art in Europe. It has inspired and delighted visitors for over 120 years.
The gallery has recently undergone a major 4.3 million refurbishment programme. These improvements, part of the National Museums Liverpool Into the Future project, include new special exhibition galleries to display touring shows of national and international importance; an extensive re-hang of the permanent collection, displaying many works not seen for decades; more 20th century and contemporary works on display, to better reflect the breadth of the collection; the refurbishment of the 17th century European galleries; and a new Craft & Design gallery of decorative arts, to be completed in 2004.
How much does it cost? Admission to the Walker Gallery is free.
When is it open? Liverpool’s Walker Gallery is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm. The Walker Gallery is open until 7pm every Thursday.
How do I get there? The Walker Gallery is on William Brown Street,
in Liverpool.
- From the platform exit turn right, go past the ticket office & information centre. You come out past the taxi rank on to a side street. You will be facing the side of the Empire Theatre.
- Turn left and walk to the end of this street and you will see St George's Hall opposite.
- Turn right and cross the road at the pedestrian lights.
- The Walker is the second building on the right behind the fountain.
- The main entrance is up a flight of steps but there is a level access on the right of these via a ramp.
From Merseyrail Underground:
- Alight at Merseyrail's Lime Street station underground stop & take the lift from the platform up into Lime Street Railway Station.
- Turn left and walk through Lime Street station passing the ticket office & information centre on your right. You come out past the taxi rank on to a side street. You will be facing the side of the Empire Theatre.
- Turn left and walk to the end of this street and you will see St George's Hall opposite.
- Turn right and cross the road at the pedestrian lights.
- The Walker is the second building on the right behind the fountain.
- The main entrance is up a flight of steps but there is a level access on the right of these via a ramp.
If you can manage steps
- Go up the underground escalator and turn right.
- As you come out into the street, turn left and walk up the steps on your left. Continue straight ahead keeping St George's Hall on your left. You will see a fountain straight ahead of you. The Walker is the second building on the right behind the fountain.
From Queen Square bus stops:
- Keep the Queen Square Centre and The Royal Court Theatre on your right and walk towards St George's Hall & the adjoining gardens.
- Cross at the pedestrian lights turn left and walk through the gardens keeping the back of St George's Hall to your right.
- As you leave the gardens you will see a fountain across to your right. The fountain is directly in front of the gallery.
From Paradise Street bus station:
- Make your way to Paradise Street and turn left towards McDonald's.
- Go past McDonald's and keeping to the right hand side, pass the taxi rank, Queen Square bus stops and The Rat & Parrot pub on your right.
- Go past the NCP car park and the big glass building.
- Cross the busy traffic and, keeping the gardens on your right, continue walking up William Brown Street past Liverpool Museum and Central Library on your left. The Walker is the building next to Central Library with the fountain in front.
By car:
- Follow the brown & white road signs for central Liverpool attractions and The Walker
- Look out for signs for St John's or Queen Square car parks. These are between the main shopping area bus stops and St John's Gardens.
- The Walker is on the other side of St John's Gardens.
Please note: There are also a few pay & display parking bays on William Brown Street in front of Liverpool Museum. Some of these are allocated for blue badge holders.
By coach:
- Follow the brown & white road signs for central Liverpool attractions & The Walker
- There is a dropping off point for coaches in front of The Walker at the top end of William Brown Street itself (close to St George's Hall) or alternatively at the lower end of William Brown St in front of Liverpool Museum.
- The nearest coach parking is down at the Albert Dock.
How can I get more information? Visit The Walker Gallery online or ring+44 (0) 151 478 4199.
Lady Lever Art Gallery
Why should I visit? Sunlight Soap magnate William Hesketh Lever, the first Lord Leverhulme, founded the Lady Lever Art Gallery in 1922 and dedicated it to the memory of his wife. Set in the attractive garden village of Port Sunlight, also created by Lord Lever, the gallery is famous for its British 18th and 19th century paintings, 18th century furniture and an outstanding collection of Wedgwood. Visitors can also enjoy beautiful Chinese porcelain, tapestries and embroideries, Classical antiquities and memorabilia relating to Lord Leverhulme's fascination with Napoleon.
How much does it cost? Admission to the Lady Lever Art Gallery is free.
When is it open? The Lady Lever Art Gallery is open from 10 am to 5 pm every day.
How do I get there? The Lady Lever Art Gallery is in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral, near Liverpool.
From Lime Street Railway Station:- Following the signs inside the station use the escalator or lift to descend to Lime Street's Merseyrail Underground station.
- Take the train heading in the direction of Chester, Ellesmere Port or Hooton.
- Alight at Merseyrail's Bebington station & and exit the station via the ramp.
- On leaving the station turn immediately left.
- Turn left again and continue along the pavement under the railway bridge.
- Cross over the road in front of the 'Aldi' supermarket.
- Take the pathway between the rows of houses which leads to the middle of the village. You will see the gallery ahead of you.
- The entrance to the gallery is around the other side of the building opposite the fountain.
- Level access to the gallery is via a ramp to the left of the main entrance (through the gallery shop).
- Alight at Merseyrail's Bebington station & and exit the station via the ramp.
- On leaving the station turn immediately left.
- Turn left again and continue along the pavement under the railway bridge.
- Cross over the road in front of the 'Aldi' supermarket.
- Take the pathway between the rows of houses which leads to the middle of the village. You will see the gallery ahead of you.
- The entrance to the gallery is around the other side of the building opposite the fountain.
- Level access to the gallery is via a ramp to the left of the main entrance (through the gallery shop).
- Take the number 464 bus from Haymarket (in front of The Mandarin restaurant).
- Get off the bus at the Aldi supermarket.
- Take the pathway between the rows of houses which leads to the middle of the village. You will see the gallery ahead of you.
- The entrance to the gallery is around the other side of the building opposite the fountain.
- Level access to the gallery is via a ramp to the left of the main entrance (through the gallery shop).
- Go through the Birkenhead (Queensway) Tunnel (£1.20 toll for cars rising to £1.30 in April 2004, £3.60 toll for coaches rising to £3.90 in April 2004)
- Once you leave the tunnel bear right onto the A41( Chester Street) and continue until the roundabout at the edge of Port Sunlight Village.
- Leave the roundabout onto Bolton Road and proceed to the next roundabout in the village.
- Go straight across this roundabout and take the right hand turning after the Bridge Inn.
- Continue along Church Drive passing the Church and then the school on your right.
- Turn left into Windy Bank where you will see the gallery in front of you.
- Parking for cars and coaches is available in front of the gallery.
- Leave the M53 at junction 4 and follow the brown & white road signs for Port Sunlight Village.
- Once you are in the village follow the fingerpost signs for The Lady Lever Art Gallery.
- Parking for cars and coaches is available in front of the gallery.
How can I get more information? Visit the Lady Lever Gallery online or ring+44 (0) 151 478 4136.
Sudley House
Why should I visit? Sudley House was the home of Victorian ship owner, merchant and art collector George Holt and his family. Holt founded the Liverpool shipping line Lamport and was a pioneer of trade with Brazil.
Built in the early 1800s, Sudley is surrounded by pleasant gardens and parkland. Holt's daughter Emma bequeathed it to the City of Liverpool in 1944, together with the family's collection of paintings. The display now includes fine 18th and 19th century paintings from this collection together with works from the Walker.
How much does it cost? Admission to Sudley House is free.
When is it open? Sudley House is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm.
How do I get there? Sudley House is on Mossley Hill Road in Aigburth, Liverpool.
How can I get more information? Visit Sudley House, Liverpool online or ring+44 (0) 151 724 3245.
University of Liverpool Art Gallery
Why should I visit? The art gallery houses permanent displays of fine and decorative art from the University of Liverpool's collection. Elements of these permanent displays are changed on a regular basis. Visitors can see selections from the Sydney Jones collection of early English watercolours, paintings by Joseph Wright of Derby and JMW Turner, and a rare group of oil paintings by the seminal American wildlife artist JJ Audubon. Also on display is a fine selection of early English porcelain, and works by noted twentieth century artists, including Epstein, Freud and Frink. Works are presented within the setting of a Georgian terrace house, complemented by fine furniture and antique clocks. The gallery is also the venue for a rolling programme of special exhibitions.
How much does it cost? Admission to the University of Liverpool Art Gallery is free.
When is it open? The University of Liverpool Art Gallery is open from Monday to Friday 12 noon to 4 pm. The gallery is closed during August.
How do I get there? The Art Gallery is situated in Abercromby Square which is a 10 minute walk from Liverpool City Centre. Buses are available to Oxford Street, Brownlow Hill or Myrtle Street.
How can I get more information? Visit the University of Liverpool Art Gallery online or ring+44 (0) 151 794 2348.
Atkinson Art Gallery
Why should I visit? The collection at Atkinson Art Gallery in Liverpool includes nineteenth and twentieth century watercolours, and Victorian and twentieth century oil paintings. Themed exhibitions from the permanent collection are regularly shown. Every month the Gallery 'spotlights' a "Painting (or Sculpture) of the Month", and a talk is given about the artist and the subject.
How much does it cost? Admission to the Atkinson Art Gallery in Liverpool is free.
When is it open? Atkinson Art Gallery is open from Monday to Wednesday 10 am until 5 pm, Thursday 10 am until 1 pm, Friday 10 am until 5 pm, and Saturday 10 am until 1 pm.
How do I get there? The Atkinson Art Gallery is on Lord Street in Southport, Merseyside.
How can I get more information? Visit the Atkinson Art Gallery online or ring+44 (0) 151 934 2110 .
Bluecoat Arts Centre
Why should I visit? Bluecoat Arts Centre is Liverpool's centre for the arts. Visitors to the arts centre can experience visual art exhibitions, performances and opportunities to participate in educational events. One of Liverpool's most distinctive buildings, the Bluecoat is situated in the heart of the city centre, within the busy Church Street retail area. Its elegant Queen Anne style architecture, cobbled front courtyard and beautiful 'secret garden' make it amongst the top visitor attractions in the region.
This Grade 1 listed building is an architectural gem, and, over 280 years old, is the oldest building in Liverpool city centre. It began life as a school, however for most of the past century, it has been a centre for the arts and a meeting place for the people of Merseyside.
How much does it cost? Admission to the Bluecoat Arts Centre is free.
When is it open? The Bluecoat Art Gallery in Liverpool is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 am to 5 pm.
How do I get there? Bluecoat Arts Centre is on School Lane in Liverpool.
By train: The closest stations are Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street.
By bus: The closest stops are at Lewis's Department Store, Hanover St or Paradise Street Bus Station.
By car: There is secure parking on Hanover St Car Park, St John's Shopper Car Park, Queen's Square Car Park or the NCP Car Park on Paradise Street (see map for details). Disabled parking is available behind the Bluecoat on College Lane.
How can I get more information? Visit The Bluecoat Arts Centre online or ring+44 (0) 151 709 5297.
Open Eye Gallery
Why should I visit? The Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool has an exciting year-round programme of exhibitions in photographic and media arts. Acclaimed displays from world famous photographers are run throughout the year. Young budding photographers might like to join "Young Eyes" and take part in workshops and other events for 11 to 16 year olds.
The gallery has full wheelchair access.
How much does it cost? Admission to the Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool is free.
When is it open? The Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm (5 pm on Saturday).
How do I get there? The Open Eye Gallery is located at 28 - 32 Wood Street in the heart of Liverpool’s city centre within easy reach of the main rail and bus stations.
How can I get more information? Visit the Open Eye Gallery online or ring+44 (0) 151 709 9460 .
The Mathew Street Gallery
Why should I visit? The Mathew Street Gallery specialise in John Lennon’s drawings and Beatles photography also the artwork of Klaus Voorman and photography of Astrid Kirchherr. The gallery opened to the public on 24th June 1999 and is situated above the Beatles shop in the heart of Mathew Street, just yards from the original Cavern Club.
How much does it cost? Admission to the Mathew Street Gallery is free. A commercial gallery, with pictures for sale, it is open Mondays to Saturdays, 10.30am to 5.30pm. Sundays, 11am to 4pm., L2 6RE. Phone 0151 236 0009/0192. www.lennonart.co.uk
How do I get there? The Mathew Street Gallery is next to Reiss, up a flight of stairs, at 31 Mathew Street, Liverpool.
How can I get more information? Visit the Mathew Street Gallery online or ring +44 (0) 151 236 0009 or +44 (0) 151 236 0192.
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