Walker Art Gallery

The Mersey Partnership Annual Tourism Award: Large Visitor Attraction 2006/07

Merseyside Tourism - Marketing Plan of the Year 2002 award winner.

The National Gallery of the North.

All the family are welcome at the Walker Art Gallery, one of the finest art galleries in Europe. Covering art from medieval times to the 21st century, the gallery is a treasure trove just waiting to be discovered. Get up close to Tudor portraits of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, discover Rembrandt’s Self portrait as a young man, or create your own masterpiece on our dedicated children’s area; Big Art: for Little Artists. This is a vibrant and exciting multi-sensory experience where children explore art through a wide variety of activities inspired by the Walker’s world-class art collections.

Opening Times

Open Mon - Sat 10am to 5pm Sun 12 to 5pm Closed 23 - 26 Dec, 1 Jan. 1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2012

Events

Grading

• VAQAS VB Attraction

Road Directions

Located in Liverpool City Centre opposite the entrance to the Birkenhead tunnel, and only a 5 minute walk from the Liverpool Tourist Information Centre at Queens Square.

Public Transport Directions

By rail: 5 Minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street Station.

By Coach: The nearest bus station is at Queens Square.

By Air: The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

 Facilities

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• Cafe/Restaurant
• Car Parking
• Disabled Access
• Free Admission
• Large Parties
• School Parties
• Shop
• Toilets

Children & Infants

• Child Friendly