Walker Art Gallery

Everyone knows that the Walker Art Gallery has one of the most impressive collections of fine and decorative art in the Europe – but did you know the gallery has an ever-growing collection of contemporary art?

The Walker Art Gallery has fantastic temporary exhibitions on a regular basis of which are detailed on this site, but don’t be tempted to overlook the Walker Art Gallery’s spectacular fine and decorative art collections. The collection includes Medieval, Renaissance and Pre-Raphaelite classics by household names such as Rembrandt, Rossetti and Turner, as well as one of the nation’s favourite paintings – ‘And When Did You Last See Your Father? by WF Yeames. Another star of the Walker Art Gallery collection is the Holbein portrait of Henry VIII, see it this year as the nation marks the 500th anniversary of the king’s accession to the throne.

See the Walker Art Gallery’s exciting variety of modern and contemporary art including David Hockney, Lucian Freud and LS Lowry. Also did you know that every two years Liverpool hosts the John Moores contemporary art competition which enables some of Britain's most innovative and talented painters to reach a national audience. The exhibition is part of Liverpool's international art festival, the Biennial.

For families the Walker Art Gallery has ground-breaking Big Art – a specially designed children’s gallery created with the help of Little Artists, John Cake Darren Neave. Add to this our stunning sculpture gallery, a welcoming café and gift shop in magnificent surroundings and we reckon it's a perfect day out for any art lover - all within yards of Lime Street Station and free to visit!

Opening Times

Open 1 Jan 2008 - 1 Jan 2010

* Closed from 2pm on 24 December, all day 25 and 26 December and 1 January.

Events

Grading

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Tickets Information

Road Directions

The Walker is in Liverpool city centre, close to the entrance to the Queensway Tunnel and Lime Street Station. You may want to use AA Route Planner to plan your journey.

There is limited pay and display parking just down the hill from the Walker on William Brown Street. The nearest car park is at Queen Square.

There are two designated spaces available for wheelchair users in the rear car park on a pre-booked basis. Contact the information desk on 0151 478 4178. There is also parking on William Brown Street with a limited number of blue badge spaces.

Public Transport Directions

The Walker is a short walk from Liverpool Lime Street station - Liverpool's mainline train station. Simply leave the concourse via the exit closest to the ticket office (this route is also suitable for those requiring level access) . You come out on Lord Nelson Street, facing the side of the Empire Theatre. Turn left out onto Lime Street (St George's Hall is opposite). Go right along Lime Street, past the Empire Theatre. Cross Lime Street at the pedestrian crossing near the theatre (going towards the fountain), and walk onto William Brown Street. The Walker is the second building along, directly behind the fountain.

The nearest local line train station is Liverpool Lime Street lower level, however this is only served by Wirral Line trains.

The Walker is within walking distance of the bus stations at Queen Square and the Paradise Street Interchange.

From Queen Square: keep the Queen Square Centre and The Royal Court Theatre on your right and walk towards St George's Hall and the adjoining gardens. Cross at the pedestrian lights, turn left and walk through the gardens, keeping the back of St George's Hall to your right. As you leave the gardens you will see a fountain across to your right. The fountain is directly in front of the gallery.

From Paradise Street: leave the bus station by the eastern exit (the end furthest from the river and the Albert Dock) and before you reach the traffic lights go left through a pedestrianised shopping area (by John Lewis). Pass several shops, cross the junction with Lord/Church Street and progress along Whitechapel. Take the pavement on the right side of the road, passing a taxi rank, bus station and several pubs. Cross the road towards St Johns Gardens, and keeping the gardens on your right follow the path round to the right. Go past World Museum Liverpool and the gallery is at the top of the road on the left.

 Facilities

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

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre

Children & Infants

• Child Friendly