Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery
William Brown Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 8EL
England
Website
National Museums Liverpool
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker
General
thewalker@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Press
Telephone
General information
0151 478 4199
Press
0151 478 4612
Fax
Education
0151 478 4110
General
0151 478 4190
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0151 478 4777
The Walker Art Gallery was built in the 1870s and houses an internationally important collection of paintings, artefacts and sculpture from the 14th century to the contemporary.
Venue Type:
Gallery
It is especially rich in European Old Masters, Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite pictures and modern British works. Outstanding works include Simone Martini's Christ Discovered in the Temple and masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin, Gainsborough and Hogarth. There is an exciting exhibition programme, including Britain's premier painting biennial, the John Moores exhibition.
Collection details
Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Music
Key artists and exhibits
- Pre-Raphaelites; Sculpture; Victorians; Renaissance; Italian; Impressionists; 20th century; Simone Martini; Poussin; Turner; Henry Moore; Millais; Rossetti; Leighton; And When Did You Last See Your Father?; Gainsborough; Stubbs; Burne-Jones; Waterhouse; Cezanne; Sickert; Rodin; Lowry; Lucian Freud; David Hockney;
Mrs Tinne’s Wardrobe A Liverpool Lady’s Clothes, 1910-1940
'Mrs Tinne's Wardrobe' is a must for fans of vintage gowns and stunning costume from the early 20th century.
This display from the Tinne collection features 14 outfits, 10 of which have never been on public display before.
Whole wardrobes of clothes, as worn by one family over many years, are very rare. The Tinne collection of clothes, worn by a Liverpool doctor’s wife, Emily Tinne, and her children, is probably unique.
There are more than 700 items in the collection and Emily's huge wardrobe provides an insight into a long-vanished part of Liverpool’s past, between about 1910 and 1940.
Highlights from the display include a chic velvet and diamanté evening dress, a velvet evening coat with a dramatic fur collar and a rare maternity dress from about 1920.
17 November 2012 - end date to be confirmed****
Suitable for
- 18+
Website
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/exhibitions/tinne/
Parent and Baby Afternoons
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-2:15pm
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Morning
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11:15am
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Morning
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11:15am
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Morning
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11:15am
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Afternoons
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-2:15pm
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Morning
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11:15am
Admission
Free
Kaleidescape
Singer songwriter Tony Kehoe hosts an open floor of music, poetry and performance. Performers can sign up from 12.30pm on the day.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Mrs Tinne’s Wardrobe
Tour focusing on a selection of daywear, evening wear, coats, shoes and hats from the huge wardrobe of Liverpool doctor's wife, Mrs Emily Tinne. Made either by Emily's local dressmaker or bought from a range of well-known Liverpool shops during the 1920s
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-2pm
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Afternoons
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Collect a ticket on the day.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-2:15pm
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Morning
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11:15am
Admission
Free
Family Art Club
Is your child aged between 7 and 12? Do they love art and being creative? If so, why not join our family art club. On the first Saturday of every month a member of the education team will help you explore the Gallery and get hands on in this interactive way.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1-4pm
Admission
To book call 0151 478 4171 or email emma.devlin@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
NEW! Saturday Parent and Baby morning
Do you normally miss out on our parent and baby sessions? This is your chance to join us on the first Saturday of the month to meet other parents and babies and take part in the session. Collect a ticket on the day
Collect a ticket on the day.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11:15am
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Morning
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11:15am
Admission
Free
ALIVE: In the Face of Death
Curator-led tour looking at the work of photographer Rankin as he explores the stories of those who have been touched by death but retain their zest for life.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-2pm
Admission
Free
John Lee in focus
Find out more about John Lee in our curator-led talk focusing on the Pre-Raphaelite picture Sweethearts and Wives.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-2pm
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Afternoons
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Collect a ticket on the day.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-2:15pm
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Morning
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11:15am
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Morning
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11:15am
Admission
Free
Pre-Raphaelite drawings
Join our Curator of works on paper for an opportunity to have a closer look at the Walker's Pre-Raphaelite drawings.
Booking essential, book at the welcome desk or call 0151 478 4199.
When
1-2pm
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Afternoons
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Collect a ticket on the day.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-2:15pm
Admission
Free
Parent and Baby Morning
Join us in Big Art for a chance to meet other parents and babies and take part in specially designed activities.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11:15am
Admission
Free
Pre-Raphaelite paintings tour
Enjoy an informal introduction to our Pre-Raphaelite painting collection with the Walker's education team.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-2pm
Admission
Free
New Works at the Walker: exhibition tour
Join curators of the exhibition and find out more about how the Walker acquires new work for its contemporary collection before taking a closer look at some exhibition highlights.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-2pm
Admission
Free
Kaleidescape
Singer songwriter Tony Kehoe hosts an open floor of music, poetry and performance. Performers can sign up from 12.30pm on the day.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Hatter’s Tea Party
Don't be late for this very important date! Enjoy a magnificent tea party, listen to terrific tales and take part in tea time crafts.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Hatter’s Tea Party
Don't be late for this very important date! Enjoy a magnificent tea party, listen to terrific tales and take part in tea time crafts.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Hatter’s Tea Party
Don't be late for this very important date! Enjoy a magnificent tea party, listen to terrific tales and take part in tea time crafts.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Family Art Club
Is your child aged between 7 and 12? Do they love art and being creative? If so, why not join our family art club. On the first Saturday of every month a member of the education team will help you explore the Gallery and get hands on in this interactive way.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-3:30pm
Admission
To book call 0151 478 4171 or email emma.devlin@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
NEW! Saturday Parent and Baby morning
Do you normally miss out on our parent and baby sessions? This is your chance to join us on the first Saturday of the month to meet other parents and babies and take part in the session. Collect a ticket on the day
Collect a ticket on the day.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
10-11:15am
Admission
Free
Every Man and Woman is a Star curator's talk
Join the gallery’s curator of works on paper to hear about the walker's collection of photographs by Martin Parr and Tom Wood.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-2pm
Admission
Free
Workshop Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday during August and take part in fun and creative workshops inspired by our fantastic paintings and sculptures.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Workshop Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday during August and take part in fun and creative workshops inspired by our fantastic paintings and sculptures.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
New Works at the Walker: exhibition tour
Join curators of the exhibition and find out more about how the Walker acquires new work for its contemporary collection before taking a closer look at some exhibition highlights.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-2pm
Admission
Free
Workshop Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday during August and take part in fun and creative workshops inspired by our fantastic paintings and sculptures.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Groovy guitars!
Celebrate Liverpool's International Music Festival by designing and decorating a groovy guitar!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Groovy guitars!
Celebrate Liverpool's International Music Festival by designing and decorating a groovy guitar!
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Beside the seaside
Come along to a seaside celebration! Enjoy storytelling and special arts and crafts inspired by summer at the seaside.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Beside the seaside
Come along to a seaside celebration! Enjoy storytelling and special arts and crafts inspired by summer at the seaside.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Pre-Raphaelite paintings tour
An informal introduction to the Walker’s Pre-Raphaelite painting collection, which includes works by Rossetti, Millais, and Homan-Hunt.
Drop in, no booking required.
When
1-2pm
Admission
Free
Workshop Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday during August and take part in fun and creative workshops inspired by our fantastic paintings and sculptures.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
Beside the seaside
Come along to a seaside celebration! Enjoy storytelling and special arts and crafts inspired by summer at the seaside.
Drop in, no booking required.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
1-4pm
Admission
Free
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