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Williamson Art Gallery & Museum We’re opening up more of our gallery spaces to bring able to bring you both curated displays of works from our collections, and temporary exhibitions by fabulous artists, with a programme that this summer includes Facing the Subject: Portraits from the Williamson Collection, and The Wonderful World of Ladybird Books Artists. We’re also creating online exhibitions of some of the most-loved items in our collections so that you can explore your favourite pieces from home.
Our new programme of curator talks is another way for you The Williamson is Open!
to discover more about the secrets of our collections from our All displays drawn from the gallery’s own collection. fantastic curatorial team. The Della Robia Gallery
Activities For All Are you looking to learn a new skill? Or perhaps try something creative alongside other people? We host classes and courses across a range of disciplines.
Right in the heart of Birkenhead you’ll find a world-class art gallery, museum, and community hub.
Or if you’re looking for something for the whole family to get involved in, our monthly Children’s Art workshops are always hugely popular.
The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum is home to wide-ranging permanent collections which include painting, sculpture, furniture, prints, and decorative arts. We’re proud to hold the largest public collection of Della Robbia pottery in the UK – Birkenhead’s own contribution to the Arts & Crafts movement. Our ship models and artefacts celebrate the region’s rich maritime history.
Visit our website to find out the latest information about what’s on.
Fancy a stop for refreshment? Our café serves hot drinks and William T Rawlinson Your Williamson – aopen. selection light bites whenever we’re made from the favourites
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Collections We have over 15,000 objects in the museum, acquired over more Please note new temporary than a century.
Late Night Fridays Every Friday (except bank holidays) we’re open until 9pm. The Great Outdoors – a Visitorsofhave celebration whatloved freshbeing air able to spend more time exploring our means to us all. and taking in the quite different evening atmosphere. exhibitions (illustration: the orchard, RG late serving delicious meals to satisfy Our caféInstays open until Hinchliffe – detail)
every taste. And in the summer months there’ll be live music performances too, so you can really make a night of it!
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Discover one of the North the heart of Birkenhead. artshop, supply shop, book shop Cafe, artCafe, supply book shop and gift and shopgift shop Cafe, Oxton Books –independent newcraftspeople and book second-hand books – Home to painting, sculpture, furniture, prints, Workshops with craftspeople artists Workshops with independent and artists Cafe, art supply shop,decorative shop andand giftarts, shop ship models and the UK’s Adult artshop classes and drop inartfamily art sessions Adult art classes and drop in family sessions and gift including locally-made crafts Workshops with independent craftspeople and artists largest collection of stunning, locally-produced Della Free park and free wifi Robbia pottery. Free cardrop park and free wifi Free carincar park and free wifi Adult art classes and family art sessions Free car park and free wifi Enjoy some great food and drinks in our café, and visit our website to find out about our events and workshops. Free entry, free parking available on site Williamson Art Gallery DPS.indd 2
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Opening hours: 10.30am-5pm Wednesday-Thursday | 10:30am – 9pm Friday | 10am-4.30pm Saturday Address: Slatey Road, Birkenhead, CH43 4UE Phone: 0151 666 3537 | Website: williamsonartgallery.org
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