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...
Formed in 1848, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, shook the foundations of the British art world with their bold colour palettes, truth to nature, and symbolism. The Williamson collection holds some of the finest examples of works showing this artistic legacy. The exhibition will also showcase the...
The Williamson possesses a small but notable collection of woodblock prints in the Japanese Ukiyo-e style. These were made by some of the most important names in the period, from Hiroshige to Hokusai. Their motifs of flat perspectives, high vantage points, and bold colour distinctions,...
The exhibition is now open!!! The Williamson Open returns for 2026! Our much-loved annual exhibition showcases the best in art and photography made by artists across the Liverpool City Region. Take It Home: Many of the artworks in the Open...
The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum will present the largest ever exhibition of work by one of the most important British artists of the 20th century, Leonard McComb. Leonard McComb: Nature and Humanity will include the best works from the artist’s estate, as well as choice...
A NEW Community Monday summer reading group is starting at the Williamson with local children’s author Alicia Steens and Benny! Join Alicia for a magical Benny & Friends family experience. Children can: Meet Benny, the cuddly storybook bunny, and take photos with him. Take...
Two acts in one evening bringing fantastic live music to the Williamson for a Friday night! “EnB” are a duo who play ukelele, guitar, bass and drums to sing along to; they enjoy all types of music, only performing songs they enjoy singing. Performing an...
Kaboodle Community Choir were formed in 2007. Their performances at the gallery are always entertaining, and they'll be performing a broad range of popular songs. They are supported by Kab'Ukes, a small band of Ukelele players, who are all members of the choir. They'll be...
“This free exhibition will be Paul’s gift to his hometown” A major exhibition delving into the private archive of Paul O’Grady, revealing his life in front of and behind the cameras will open in his hometown of Birkenhead at the end of this year. You...
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