Museums & Heritage
Heritage Crafting: An Introduction to Bobbin Lacing
Discover the beautiful heritage craft of bobbin lacemaking with Love2Lace at The Reader. This hands–on beginner workshop introduces the traditional techniques used to create delicate lace designs. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a handmade lace sample and a newfound appreciation for this fascinating craft.
Win your place in history aboard the new Mersey Ferry
A public competition has opened for a unique opportunity to be among the first passengers to sail aboard the first new Mersey Ferry in more than 60 years. The voyage will form part of a wider programme of events marking the arrival of the £26m Royal Daffodil – the first new Mersey Ferry in more...
Julia Carter Preston at the Bluecoat
To celebrate the centenary of the popular Liverpool artist Julia Carter Preston (1926- 2012), five Liverpool venues (The Bluecoat, Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool Hope University, The Walker Art Gallery, and Victoria Gallery and Musuem) are staging exhibitions on her life and work, which is explored in an accompanying symposium. Julia Carter Preston had a studio...
The National Gallery Brings Mary Magdalene to the Nation with New Touring Exhibition
Mary Magdalene: Woman and Myth is a new touring exhibition from the National Gallery, which will be on display at three locations across the UK. Partnering with the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, Millennium Gallery in Sheffield and The Auckland Project in Bishop Auckland, this exhibition will explore the making of Mary Magdalene, looking closely...
FREE Film Screening ‘Walking for Wellbeing with William Wordsworth’
FREE Film Screening. On the eve of World Mental Health Day, join us for a free film screening that showcases the physical and emotional benefits of walking in nature. “How bountiful is Nature! … Quit your couch,” urged William Wordsworth in The Excursion—and in the summer of 2025, over 200 walkers took him at his...
Royal Albert Dock announces memorable 180th anniversary plans with retrospective light projection
This July, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool will officially celebrate a monumental milestone: 180 years since it was opened by Prince Albert on 30th July 1846. To mark nearly two centuries as the hub of Liverpool’s waterfront, the dock has unveiled a spectacular programme blending large-scale photography, world-class contemporary dockside dining and community storytelling. The summer celebrations will...
Open Studios with Steve des Landes
From 2025, Steve des Landes has been Artist in Residence at the Williamson. With a studio in our Art Room, his intention starting the residency was to work on larger-scale paintings. He will be hosting Open Studio sessions every Friday evening, 6 – 8:30pm. Between these hours you can drop into his studio, see what...
‘Peace and Love’ for Ringo’s 86th Birthday at free Beatles Story event.
The Beatles Story Museum continues collaboration with Ringo Starr Peace and Love initiative, calling on fans to get involved. This July, you’re invited to celebrate as The Beatles Story calls on fans to mark Ringo Starr’s 86th birthday and help share his timeless message of Peace and Love with the world. Event details: Where: The...
A roarsome Dino Takeover is coming to World Museum this summer
Summer 2026 is set to be a roarsome one at World Museum, as dinosaurs prepare to take over on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout summer. A packed programme of interactive fun, hands-on crafts and dino magic will see a whole host of activities for visitors to enjoy. Expect to meet life-like dinosaur puppets of all shapes...
Centenary of Liverpool ceramicist Julia Carter Preston to be celebrated this Autumn in a series of exhibitions.
Five leading galleries in Liverpool will host exhibitions on the life and work of the celebrated and popular Liverpool artist Julia Carter Preston (1926-2012), known for her distinctive ceramics. The programme, ‘Celebrating Julia Carter Preston, Ceramicist’ starts on Friday 11th September and includes a symposium looking at her art and its significance to postwar British...
