Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

Williamson Art Gallery & Museum Just 10 mins from the centre of Birkenhead, the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum has one of the best The building has ramp access and is all based on one level.
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One of Wirral’s hidden gems, Williamson Art Gallery & Museum is minutes from the heart of Birkenhead. Our wide-ranging permanent collections include painting, sculpture, furniture, prints and decorative arts. We are proud to be home to the largest public collection of Della Robbia pottery in the UK - Birkenhead’s contribution to the Arts & Crafts movement. Meanwhile, our ship models celebrate the

region’s maritime history. We also host a range of temporary exhibitions and events – please see our website for the latest information. The Williamson Café offers a range of snacks and hot and cold drinks. The Shop stocks work by local craftspeople, while the independent Oxton Books is a long-standing resident of our foyer. An accessible toilet is available.

🪷Art Meets Mindfulness: Yoga & Sound Bath🪷Step away from the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in a unique well...
29/08/2026

🪷Art Meets Mindfulness: Yoga & Sound Bath🪷

Step away from the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in a unique wellbeing experience where art, movement and mindfulness come together.

🌿Inspired by the work of artist Leonard McComb, whose paintings explore spirituality, nature and the interconnectedness of all life, these one-hour sessions invite you to slow down, reconnect and experience McComb’s exhibition, the Williamson Art Gallery and meditation in a new way.

🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️Through gentle, accessible yoga, mindful breathing and a deeply restorative sound bath, you’ll be guided to cultivate presence, reflection and a sense of connection – echoing the themes that flow through McComb’s work.

No previous yoga experience is needed. Everyone is welcome.

💛Join one or both sessions and discover where art meets mindfulness.

📆Thursday 3rd September

🕛Two Sessions 12:00pm & 1:00pm
🏧£14.50
🚨PLACES LIMITED🚨

📍Williamson Art Gallery and Museum CH43 4UE

💻Book Online:
https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/art-yoga-and-sound/

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🟢Live Music From E’n’B & Friends🎶Two acts in one evening bringing fantastic live music to the Williamson for a Friday ni...
28/08/2026

🟢Live Music From E’n’B & Friends

🎶Two acts in one evening bringing fantastic live music to the Williamson for a Friday night!

“EnB” are a duo who play ukulele, guitar, bass and drums to sing along to; they enjoy all types of music, only performing songs they enjoy singing. Performing an eclectic mix of songs from the likes of The Houghton Weavers to The Killers, via John Prine and Cat Stevens.

They are returning for another performance with their friend the accomplished singer, songwriter, Mark Miller.

He is a talented local musician whose deft guitar playing is always a joy to listen to. A singer-songwriter, Mark will be performing some of his own songs along with a set of covers. He should not be missed!

📆Friday 4th September 🕛 from 18:30pm
📍Williamson Art Gallery & Museum Ch43 4UE.

🆓FREE entry no booking required
💺LIMITED SEATING

🍽️The Williamson Café will be open serving light bites/hot&cold drinks/beer/wines

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🚨GALLERY 4 WILL BE CLOSE TODAY🚨All other exhibitions will remain open as usual. We apologise for any inconvenience caus...
28/08/2026

🚨GALLERY 4 WILL BE CLOSE TODAY🚨

All other exhibitions will remain open as usual. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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🔵CURATOR TOURS: Leonard McComb: Nature & HumanityJoin Curator Josh Mackarell, on a guided tour of the Leonard McComb: N...
27/08/2026

🔵CURATOR TOURS: Leonard McComb: Nature & Humanity

Join Curator Josh Mackarell, on a guided tour of the Leonard McComb: Nature & Humanity exhibition.

💬Explore McComb’s ecological outlook, which can be found throughout his work. Whether portrait, still life, landscape, or sculpture, McComb’s work demonstrates his beliefs on the beauty, energy, and interconnectedness of all life.

ℹ: https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/curator-tours/

🆓FREE – No booking needed
📍Williamson Art Gallery, CH43 4UE

📅DATES:
2nd September, 🕑12:00pm
2nd October, 🕞6:00pm

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'Dogs Around a Drinking Bowl' by William Huggins (1820-1884) for the theme of this weeks ‘Dogs’ for International Dog ...
27/08/2026

'Dogs Around a Drinking Bowl' by William Huggins (1820-1884) for the theme of this weeks ‘Dogs’ for International Dog Day (on the 26th of August)

Huggins was an English artist, from Liverpool, who specialised in drawing animals.

In 1847 he became an associate of the Liverpool Academy and in 1850 a member. He was primarily known for his studies of animals - lions, horses, donkeys, poultry, etc, and was also known to depict them within historical scenes, such as David in the Lion's Den and Una and the Lion. He developed a very individual technique painting pale, transparent colours over a white background.

In 1861 he moved to Chester, and in 1876 took a house at Bettws-y-Coed, Wales. He later returned to Chester, where he died in 1884.

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National Dog Day

📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - EVENTS📄31st August🔵Chatty Table ⌚10:00-12:00pm 🏧£5 ✂️ Materials provided️, No booking needed⚡️For fu...
26/08/2026

📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - EVENTS📄

31st August
🔵Chatty Table ⌚10:00-12:00pm 🏧£5 ✂️ Materials provided️, No booking needed

⚡️For full details & to book your place(s) and clink the link ▶▶▶ https://williamsonartgallery.org/community-mondays/

🟪All are welcome to attend the sessions.

🍴The Williamson Café will be open serving breakfast/lunch menu favourites.
➡️Open daily 🕙10: 00 - 16:00pm

📍: Williamson Art Gallery, Slatey Road, CH43 4UE

WHAT TO BOOK A SPACE❓ Contact the Hire Team on the email below:
💻Email – [email protected]




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🎉🎉🎉WE ARE OPEN THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY! There's lots on to see and enjoy at the Williamson this Bank Holiday open.🖼Ou...
26/08/2026

🎉🎉🎉WE ARE OPEN THIS BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY!

There's lots on to see and enjoy at the Williamson this Bank Holiday open.

🖼Our brand new exhibition Leonard McComb: Nature & Humanity is NOW open
https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/leonard-mccomb-nature-humanity/

💬Join Chatty Table with Women of Wirral⌚10:00-12:00pm 🏧£5 ✂️ Materials provided️, No booking needed.

✂️️For the Kids, lets get creative! - Ask at the front desk for a template so they can create their very own unique hand puppet characters. (Available daily)

🧩The famous Williamson Kids Trail is back! Grab your clues from the front desk. At the end don't forget to collect your special certificate when you've found all the items on the map. (Available daily from the front desk)

🍴Treat yourself or friends to breakfast/lunch at the famous Williamson Café
or enjoy a tasty 'Mini Afternoon Tea'

📖Read a book in our beautiful 🌿garden.

💛Simply enjoy viewing our current exhibitions:

-Williamson Open 2026 (Many available to purchase)

- Echoes of the Floating World

-Beyond the Brotherhood: The Legacies of the Pre-Raphaelites

-Guest Artist: Kerry Dunning

-Permanent exhibitions in galleries 6-11

ℹ: For full details of all our exhibitions and events head to the Williamson website:
https://williamsonartgallery.org/whats-on/

🥪The Williamson café is open daily 10:00-16:00pm Mon-Sat (until 20:30pm on Fridays)

ℹ: For full details on all our events and exhibitions head to the Williamson website: https://williamsonartgallery.org/whats-on/

👋See you there!


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🟢Become part of an ambitious and growing programme at the Williamson Art Gallery.With opportunities to support major exh...
26/08/2026

🟢Become part of an ambitious and growing programme at the Williamson Art Gallery.

With opportunities to support major exhibitions and events, including the Leonard McComb exhibition ‘Nature & Humanity’ and the long awaited ‘You Gotta Get a Gimmick: The Paul O’Grady Story’.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED? Just come along to one of our recruitment drop-in sessions being held on:

📅Wednesday 26th August at the Williamson Art Gallery.

No need to book, just drop in between ⏰1-3pm

https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/cultural-ambassador/

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Slatey Road
Birkenhead
CH434UE

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441516663537

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