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Nestled in the heart of the University of Liverpool, the iconic redbrick Victoria Gallery & Museum invites you to explore a world of art, history and discovery.

A first look inside St Brigid's Arms 🍀Tomorrow's the day. Months of collaboration, creativity and storytelling comes tog...
02/10/2026

A first look inside St Brigid's Arms 🍀

Tomorrow's the day.

Months of collaboration, creativity and storytelling comes together at VG&M.

See you at St Brigid's Arms!

📅 Opens Saturday 3 October
📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum, Ashton Street, Liverpool
🎟️ Free exhibition

📸: Gareth Jones Photographer

✨ Happy National Poetry Day! Earlier this year, we acquired the archive of Roger McGough, celebrated as ‘the godfather o...
01/10/2026

✨ Happy National Poetry Day!

Earlier this year, we acquired the archive of Roger McGough, celebrated as ‘the godfather of modern poetry.’

You can visit the archive in the University’s Special Collections and Archives and explore materials ranging from drafts of his autobiography to personal artworks (pictured here).

We are also delighted that he’s joining this year’s Liverpool Literary Festival organised by the University and held in our beautiful Victoria Building.

And if you’d like to celebrate National Poetry Day today, join us this afternoon as local writers perform a range of poetry in our Lightbulb moments exhibition, including readings from the Redbrick Writers, Liverpool Women Writers and more!

A Celebration for National Poetry Day:
Thursday 1 October
2pm-4pm
Free, no booking required

Liverpool Literary Festival:
16-18 October
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Tickets: https://orlo.uk/EZ5Pq

Roger McGough archive:
Book an appointment with Special Collections and Archives via https://orlo.uk/y8qZ5

29/09/2026

A first look inside St Brigid's Arms 😍

Behind every exhibition is an incredible amount of creativity. We're transforming the gallery into the fictional St Brigid's Arms, creating immersive spaces inspired by gathering places, memories and stories shared through the project.

Developed over two years by and , the exhibition is inspired by the stories and experiences of women of Irish heritage living in the North of England. We're so excited to share a sneak peek of the installation with you!

➡️ Tag someone who would love this exhibition.

🖼️ St Brigid’s Arms exhibition
📅 Opens Saturday 3 October 2026
📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum

Autumn is a busy time at the Victoria Gallery & Museum! 🍂 📍 From 5 October, we'll be open six days a week, including Mon...
28/09/2026

Autumn is a busy time at the Victoria Gallery & Museum! 🍂

📍 From 5 October, we'll be open six days a week, including Mondays!
🍀 Just 5 days to go until St Brigid's Arms opens on 3 October.
✍️ Join us for 'A Celebration for National Poetry Day' on Thursday 1 October, 2pm-4pm.
🎨 Discover more about our collections and exhibitions with our FREE guided tours every Tuesday at 2pm.

We hope to see you soon!

25/09/2026

How do shared stories become an exhibition? ✨

Creators Rosarie Walsh and Lydia O'Hara share the journey behind St Brigid's Arms, from connecting through their shared Irish heritage to creating a project that has brought together women of Irish heritage to share experiences, stories and ideas.

Along the way, women of Irish heritage from different generations came together to share stories, make connections and inspire new creative work.

At its heart, St Brigid's Arms creates space for the voices, experiences and contributions of women of Irish heritage to be heard and celebrated. Now those voices and experiences have become part of the exhibition, alongside music, art, dance and film.

🍀 St Brigid's Arms opens at the Victoria Gallery & Museum on Saturday 3 October.
💚 Just 8 days to go!
➡️ Exhibition info: https://orlo.uk/wHFQZ

24/09/2026

Have you heard of sgraffito? 🤔

Liverpool artist Julia Carter Preston helped revive this distinctive ceramic technique in the 20th century. To mark the centenary of her birth, we are showcasing a selection of her work at VGM. ✨

Learn more about the technique and admire the flowing and intricate patterns for yourself in our Decorative Arts gallery.

Open Tuesday-Saturday (and Mondays from 5 October)
10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Victoria Gallery & Museum, Ashton Street, Liverpool

Welcome Week begins today for new students, and we'd like to wish everyone a very warm welcome! 💙 Whether you're a stud...
21/09/2026

Welcome Week begins today for new students, and we'd like to wish everyone a very warm welcome! 💙

Whether you're a student or visitor, come and say hello and explore our galleries, museum and Waterhouse Café.

➡️ We've got our regular VG&M Guided Tour tomorrow (Tuesday, 2pm)

➡️ The return of our relaxed music concerts is this Friday! Book your ticket via the link in our bio! 🎶

📅 Galleries & museum open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
☕ Cafe open Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Every brick tells a story 🍀 More than 400 cardboard bricks have been created for our St Brigid's Arms exhibition, decora...
19/09/2026

Every brick tells a story 🍀

More than 400 cardboard bricks have been created for our St Brigid's Arms exhibition, decorated with Irish imagery, symbols and memories during workshops led by Emerald LENS CIC with women of Irish heritage across the north of England.

Each one is unique. Together, they'll form the exterior of the exhibition's St Brigid's Arms pub, bringing hundreds of individual contributions into one shared space.

With just two weeks to go, it's really starting to take shape!

Here's a first look at just a few of the bricks. 👀

St Brigid's Arms opens at the Victoria Gallery & Museum on Saturday 3 October.

14/09/2026

Have you heard the rumour about Mondays? 👀

It's true! From 5 October, the VG&M's museum and galleries will also be open on Mondays, making it even easier to explore our collections, exhibitions and historic building – six days a week!

We look forward to welcoming you on a Monday soon!

POV: You came to visit the museum...and left with a shopping bag of goodies 🛍️✨Take a peek at some of the art-inspired g...
10/09/2026

POV: You came to visit the museum...and left with a shopping bag of goodies 🛍️✨

Take a peek at some of the art-inspired gifts that await in the VG&M shop!

We love supporting some of our local artists, including Picture This Photography Lpool, , and more!

What are you adding to your basket? (We want them all! 😂)

🕐 Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum, Ashton Street, Liverpool

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Ashton Street, University Of Liverpool
Liverpool
L693DR

Opening Hours

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

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+441517942348

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