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About
Founded in 1977 Open Eye Gallery is an independent not-for-profit photography gallery based in Liverpool. One of the UK’s leading photography spaces, Open Eye Gallery is the only gallery dedicated to photography and related media in the North West of England.
Open Eye Gallery has consistently championed photography as an art form that is relevant to everyone. It promotes the practice, enjoyment and understanding of photography by creating challenging and entertaining opportunities to experience and appreciate distinctive, innovative photographs.
Open Eye Gallery is located in Mann Island at the heart of the regenerated Waterfront – next to the Museum of Liverpool and a stone’s throw from Tate Liverpool and Albert Dock.
As well as presenting a programme of international, high-quality exhibitions Open Eye Gallery houses a permanent Archive containing photographs dating from the 1930s to the present day. The gallery also commissions Wall Works - large- scale graphic art installations for the external facade of the gallery.
Facilities
Other
- Disabled Access
- Toilets
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Follow the brown signs to the Waterfront. The nearest multi-storey car park is Q-Park at Liverpool ONE, 35 Strand Street, Liverpool, L1 8LT. There are six blue badge parking spaces about 40 metres from the entrance to the gallery. They are opposite the entrance to the Museum of Liverpool, beside the Great Western Railway building. The spaces need to be pre-booked by calling 0151 478 4545.
Public Transport Directions
We are 20 minutes walk from Lime Street station – Liverpool’s mainline railway station. James Street station, served by Wirral Line trains, is a two minute walk. Moorfields station, served by the Northern and Wirral Lines, is a five minute walk. Visit Merseytravel for details of local train services.
The nearest bus station is at Liverpool ONE, but some buses drop off at the Pier Head, right next door to the gallery. Merseytravel has details of local bus services.
The gallery is two minutes walk from the Pier Head Ferry Terminal, from which Mersey Ferries run regular services to the Wirral.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent26
- Very Good23
- Average5
- Poor3
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- 757derekhManchester, United KingdomTrip type:Couplessmall hidden gem
Saturday, 18th August 2018A small gallery that specialises in photography exhibits, that is well worth seeking out on the waterfront. Having visited a number of times over the years, they always have something new and... Read full review - 143aislingdCork, IrelandTrip type:Friends getawayOk
Saturday, 8th September 2018It wasn’t my cup of tea. There were some lovely photos but if you don’t have a real interest in photography it’s not really a must see Read full review - LauraDaveJamesSolihull, United KingdomTrip type:CouplesWorth a VisitFriday, 28th December 2018This is a free to enter photographic gallery that runs various exhibitions. We have often visited on our visits to Liverpool and obviously some exhibitions are more interesting than others depending... Read full review
Awards
- National Awards
DisabledGo 2013
Opening Times
| 2019 (1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019) |
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* Tuesday – Sunday, 10:30am-5:30pm
Closed on Mondays (except Bank Holidays)
