Loyalty: An Exhibition of Paintings by Steve des Landes Steve des Landes has been Artist in Residence at the Williamson since early 2025. This major solo exhibition will include new artwork created in the gallery, alongside more than forty paintings from his recent practice....
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 Little Chameleons are monthly, child-led art classes that encourage creativity through exploration and shared making. Sessions focus on process rather than finished outcomes, supporting confidence, communication, and creative thinking in a calm, inclusive environment. Classes take place on the first Saturday of each...
Factory Floor Jewels is a growing UK jewellery brand by independent design-maker Kate Stewart. Each piece is meticulously handmade in her Liverpool studio and tells the story of her fascination with the engineering and marine history of the city which stems from her relationship with...
The Portrait Paradox brings together portraits from the Williamson’s collection and Liverpool-based artist Adrian Jeans’ portrait-based sculpture, drawing, photography and video. Jeans says: “Influenced by the Williamson’s fascinating art collection, I have been inspired by an under-acknowledged progressiveness in portraiture. At its best it challenges...
The Portrait Paradox is an exhibition which brings together portraits from the Williamson’s collection and Adrian Jeans’ portrait-based sculpture, drawing, photography and video. Adrian Jeans will be in conversation about his work, the inspiration he found in our collection and the intentions of the exhibition. Dates: Wednesday 25th February...
Passage is an installation of beautiful and delicate vessel and house structures by environmental artist Frances Carlile. Together they evoke the many types of journeys taken by individuals during their lifetime, and symbolise the transient passage between life and death. Each one has been handcrafted using...
Art After Dark 2026: Bigger, Bolder, Brighter! Join us for a spectacular evening celebrating the beating artistic heart of Birkenhead! Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural event, Art After Dark is returning, and this year, it’s even bigger! Teaming up with more venues than ever...
We welcome Julian Rees back to the Williamson for an evening of music. This time Julian will be accompanied by Neil Gaskell, and they will play as a mandolin & guitar duo. They will play two sets over the evening. The first will be traditional...
A Miscellany of Music and Creativity, Coffee Concert. Peter is founder and director of Tafelmusik music school in Oxton. Each month he brings a varied repertoire of music and performers to the Williamson. Along side Peter and singer/songwriter Paula, this month's special guest is local Wirral-based...
Fun Through Music. The Heswall Strummers are a group of friends who got together pre Covid to enjoy playing a wide range of music and to raise money for charity. The majority of the group are ukulele players but also include double base, harmonica, guitar,...
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