Kirkby Gallery & Prescot Museum

Call Website Contact the museum

Kirkby Gallery & Prescot Museum Prescot Museum tells the story of Knowsley's rich history, people and places. Kirkby Gallery, The Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, Knowsley, L32 8XY.

Kirkby Gallery is Knowsley's contemporary art gallery, hosting a range of high quality exhibitions by national and international artists, with spaces for emerging local artists. Kirkby Gallery displays work by local, regional, national and international artists including work from the Hayward Gallery, Arts Council Collection, Liverpool John Moore's Special Collections, Knowsley’s Annual Open Exhibitions, schools, and community arts projects and much more. Knowsley council also works in partnership with other arts agencies to deliver exhibitions such as Liverpool Biennial and pan-Merseyside projects. Open Monday to Friday: 10am–5pm (last admission 4.30pm), Saturday: 10am–1pm (last admission 12.30pm)

Prescot Museum reflects the historical significance of Prescot and the cultural identity of its community. The colourful displays of images and artefacts tell the story of Knowsley and its people – how they lived and where they worked. The museum’s collection focuses on local people, businesses and industries such as watchmaking, pottery manufacture, cable making and coal mining. Prescot Museum, The Prescot Centre, Prescot Shopping Centre, Aspinall Street, Prescot L34 5GA. Open Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm, Saturday, 10am-1pm

What a day!Our Young Curators recently visited , where they explored incredible exhibitions and met artist Brian Fell, ...
06/10/2026

What a day!

Our Young Curators recently visited , where they explored incredible exhibitions and met artist Brian Fell, who shared the story behind his amazing sculptures.

The trip gave the group plenty of fresh ideas for their own exhibition, "Stories of the Sea", arriving in 2027.

A huge thank you to The Atkinson for such a fantastic visit!

📺 Not all the treasures we uncover during are the stories themselves...As our amazing volunteers continue digitising t...
02/10/2026

📺 Not all the treasures we uncover during are the stories themselves...

As our amazing volunteers continue digitising the collection at Prescot Museum, we've been spotting some fantastic pieces of local history. Sometimes, what's on the back of the newspaper is just as interesting as the article that's been saved!

Take these brilliant TV listings from what we think is the 1970s. 👀

• Watch with Mother
• The Debbie Reynolds Show
• Stingray
• And, of course... it's live, it's Top of the Pops!

A real blast from the past. 📻📺

What would have been your must-watch show?

29/09/2026

What does a journey mean to you?

We recently welcomed photographer Andy Johnson to Kirkby Gallery to talk about his work with Open Eye and the photographs he is currently exhibiting as part of the New Faces, New Focus exhibition.

Andy shared some wonderful stories behind the photographs and reflected on how the theme of Journeys has made him think about his own life and the paths he has taken along the way.

A huge thank you to Andy for spending time with us and sharing his stories.

You can see Andy’s work, alongside photographs from other Knowsley photographers, at Kirkby Gallery until 18 December.

Come along, explore the exhibition and discover the journeys behind the picture.

22/09/2026

Competition Time!

We're giving some lucky winners the chance to see Letter to Brezhnev at Liverpool's Royal Court! We have seven pairs of tickets up for grabs. This story has a special connection to Kirkby Gallery. From the documentary we produced (which you can still watch on our YouTube channel) to supporting local stories and culture, we're excited to celebrate its legacy and enjoy the show together.

The prize includes:

⭐ Two theatre tickets
⭐ Return coach travel
⭐ Pick-up and drop-off in Kirkby & Prescot

To enter, pay us a visit and speak gallery staff, call 0151 443 4936 or email [email protected].

📅 Entries close on 24 September. Enter now for your chance to win!

16/09/2026

Little Artists at Kirkby Gallery!

Calling all young creatives aged 7–12! Join us for a fun and inspiring 10-week art course where you'll explore new techniques, learn about famous artists, make friends, and develop your creativity.

● Saturdays, 10.30am–12.30pm
● £75 for 10 weeks (£65 for returning Little Artists)

Places are still available for the current term!

Plus, from January, participants will have the opportunity to work towards a free Arts Award accreditation as part of the course.

● 0151 443 4936
● [email protected]

KnowsleyCulture

🌊 Young Curators are BACK! 🌊After a well-deserved summer break, our Young Curators have returned and are diving straight...
15/09/2026

🌊 Young Curators are BACK! 🌊

After a well-deserved summer break, our Young Curators have returned and are diving straight into planning their exhibition, Stories of the Sea, opening in April 2027.

This week, they transformed our gallery wall into a giant project calendar, mapping out everything that needs to happen between now and launch day. From selecting artworks to shaping ideas, the group is gaining hands-on experience and a real understanding of what goes into creating a museum exhibition including-

‣ Creative thinking
‣ Teamwork
‣ Exhibition planning
‣ Behind the scenes gallery skills

📧 The project runs right through to April 2027, and we're always keen to hear from young people interested in arts, culture and creativity. Know a young person aged 12-17 who would love to get involved? Register your interest by emailing [email protected].

08/09/2026

🎨 Our gallery archives are taking over the corridor!

As we get ready to open our exhibition, our corridor gallery has been transformed with a selection of incredible works from our archives. Featuring Michelle Holland, Laura Connell, .26, Mike Kirby, W***y Russell and many more.

And there’s an even bigger reason to come and see them. All of the artwork featured can be loaned to schools through our Love Art Loan Art Scheme. 

Both exhibitions open Monday 14 September.

ArtInLiverpool SchoolArt ArtEducation LoveArtLoanArt

19/08/2026

Applications now open!

Join our friendly weekly art classes at Kirkby Gallery and discover new creative skills in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Experiment with painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, and drawing, with expert guidance from our experienced artist tutors.

The next block of lessons begins the week commencing 14 September and runs until 18 December.

While we'll do our best to accommodate everyone, please note that spaces are limited. Priority is given to Knowsley residents. Completion of an application form does not guarantee you a space. Confirmation of your space will be sent to you via a separate email.

If you want to apply simply follow this link and fill out the application!
https://forms.gle/27JZVruVtwD6dXh7A

13/08/2026

🎨 Do you have a petit Picasso, a fun size Frida Kahlo or a mini Monet? 🖌️

We’d love them to join us at Kirkby Gallery for our Little Big Art Club!

An inspiring 10 week journey for 7–12 year olds, where children can:
• Discover new techniques
• Get inspired by famous artists
• Make new friends

📅 The next term starts on Saturday 12 September. The whole term costs just £75.
📞 To sign up, or for any enquiries, call 0151 443 4936 or email [email protected]

Address

Liverpool

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+441514434936

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kirkby Gallery & Prescot Museum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Kirkby Gallery & Prescot Museum:

Shortcuts

Share

Category