Victoria Gallery & Museum
Ashton Street
off Brownlow Hill
University of Liverpool
Liverpool
L69 3DR
Liverpool
Merseyside
L69 3DR
England
Website
Telephone
Reception
0151 794 2348
Fax
0151 794 4787
The landmark `redbrick' Victoria Building opened its doors to the public as the Victoria Gallery & Museum in 2008 following an £8.6 million restoration.
The Victoria Gallery & Museum is home to the University’s unique art and museum collections donated to and created by the University throughout its history. Paintings by JMW Turner, sculpture by Jacob Epstein and a fascinating array of Victorian bottled creatures are just some of the highlights of this wonderful collection.
Venue Type:
Museum, Gallery
Visitors can see selections the University’s unique art and museum collections donated to and created by the University throughout its history.
The first floor houses the University’s art collection comprising items of fine art, sculpture, furniture and ceramics including works by JMW Turner, Joseph Wright of Derby, Jacob Epstein, Lucien Freud, Elizabeth Frink and the American wildlife artist, James John Audubon.
The Tate Hall – the University’s original library - is now home to the University’s museum displays which capture the innovation and excitement of academic discovery, and reflect the research and teaching history of the University of Liverpool.
The collection includes objects relating to innovation and research in areas such as anaesthesia, dentistry, zoology, engineering and oceanography.
Exhibits include sea creatures and animal skeletons from an early 20th century zoology museum, a display of calculators from the 19th century to present day and an early 20th century dental surgery!
Collection details
Science and Technology, Medicine, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles
Key artists and exhibits
- Stuart Sutcliffe Retrospective
- Joseph Wright of Derby
- JMW Turner
- John James Audubon
- Jacob Epstein
- Lucien Freud
- Elizabeth Frink
John Garstang and the Discovery of the Hittite World
This exhibition showcases the archaeological discoveries of the Hittite Empire more than 100 years ago in Turkey by the University of Liverpool archaeologist, Professor John Garstang.
John Garstang, the first Professor of Archaeology at the University of Liverpool from 1907 to 1941, was responsible for re-discovering the virtually forgotten ancient Hittite civilisation when he was excavating in south east Turkey between 1908 and 1911.
This exhibition also gives visitors a taste of what life would have been like on an archaeological excavation in Turkey in the early 1900s complete with an authentic furnished nomad’s tent (the archaeologist’s base camp) and sounds of a desert excavation to create the atmosphere of being on a dig.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Admission
Admission to the museum and galleries is free.
Website
Animal Adaptations Workshop for Key Stage 2 Pupils
http://www.liv.ac.uk/vgm/learning/workshops.htm
Investigate how adaptations help animals survive in this interactive workshop, which includes handling real animals specimens and skulls.
Subject: Science, English
How to obtain
*£60.00 per class
*Up to 32 children
*1 1/2 hours
*National Curriculum links
*Available from Tuesday-Friday during term time
*Must be booked in advance
To book or for more information contact Kirsty Hall, Education Officer.
Email: Kirsty.Hall@liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 7942 348
New for September 2011... Secrets in the Soil
http://www.liv.ac.uk/vgm/learning/schools.htm
Travel back in time 100 years and join Professor Garstang’s archaeological dig. Become a time detective and uncover hidden artefacts, sort and record finds, write object labels and create an ancient clay letter.
Subjects: Art, English, History, Science
Creator
- Education Officer, Kirsty Hall
How to obtain
*£60.00 per class
*Up to 32 children
*1 1/2 hours
*National Curriculum links
*Available from Tuesday-Friday during term time
*Must be booked in advance
To book or for more information contact Kirsty Hall, Education Officer.
Email: Kirsty.Hall@liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 7942 348
Behind the Scenes at the Museum for Year 5 and 6 Pupils
Scorpians, spiders and skulls! Students will handle objects from the museum collecion and use different writing styles to create tags and text labels.
Subjects: English, History, Science
How to obtain
*£60.00 per class
*Up to 32 children
*1 1/2 hours
*National Curriculum links
*Available from Tuesday-Friday during term time
*Must be booked in advance
To book or for more information contact Kirsty Hall, Education Officer.
Email: Kirsty.Hall@liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 7942 348
Creature Features Workshop for Early Years and Key Stage 1
http://www.liv.ac.uk/vgm/learning/workshops.htm
'The session was fantastic and the children really enjoyed it' (Year One Teacher)
Find out about simple animal classification using our varied collection of animals in this hands-on workshop.
Subject: Science
How to obtain
*Costs £60.00 per class
*Up to 32 children
*Lasts 1 1/2 hours
*National Curriculum Links
*Available Tuesday - Friday during term time
To book or for more information contact the Education Officer.
Email: Kirsty.Hall@liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 7942 348
FREE Familiarisation Tours of the VG&M for schools
A chance to explore the Victoria Gallery and Museum. Discover more about the history and design of the Victoria Building and the wonderful collections it now contains. Tours can be adapted to meet specific areas of interest.
Suitable for all Key Stages
How to obtain
To book or for more information about our FREE Familiarisation Tours contact Kirsty Hall, Education Officer.
Email: Kirsty.Hall@liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 794 2348
Open Wide Workshop for Key Stage 2 Pupils
http://www.liv.ac.uk/vgm/learning/workshops.htm
What do we use our different teeth for? How do animal teeth differ? What were dentists like in the past? Find out through object handling, role-play and a visit to our dentist surgery!
Subjects: History, Science
How to obtain
*£60.00 per class
*Up to 32 children
*1 1/2 hours
*National Curriculum links
*Available from Tuesday-Friday during term time
*Must be booked in advance
To book or for more information contact Kirsty Hall, Education Officer.
Email: Kirsty.Hall@liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 7942 348
Tiles, Trends and Terracotta Workshop for Key Stage 3 Pupils
http://www.liv.ac.uk/vgm/learning/workshops.htm
Explore the Victoria Building's many design features, including its vast array of tiles. Discover the different architectural styles through exploration, discussion and observational drawing and then design and make a tile.
How to obtain
*£60.00 per class
*For up to 32 children
*1 1/2 hours
*National Curriculum links
*Available from Tuesday-Friday during term time
*Must be booked in advance
To book or for more information contact Kirsty Hall, Education Officer.
Email: Kirsty.Hall@liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 7942 348
Tile-tastic Workshop for Key Stage 2 Pupils
http://www.liv.ac.uk/vgm/learning/workshops.htm
Using the Victoria Building's amazing tiles this session looks at the history of tiles, patterns, shape and symmetry. Students will also decorate their own tile.
Subjects: Art & Design, History, Maths
How to obtain
*£60.00 per class
*Up to 32 children
*1 1/2 hours
*National Curriculum links
*Available from Tuesday-Friday during term time
*Must be booked in advance
To book or for more information contact Kirsty Hall, Education Officer.
Email: Kirsty.Hall@liv.ac.uk
Tel: 0151 7942 348
Getting there
By road:
From the end of the M62 continue ahead onto Edge Lane (A5080 & A5047) and follow signs for Liverpool City Centre and the University.
From the Birkenhead or Wallasey tunnels follow signs for the M62 and then follow signs for the University.
By rail:
The nearest mainline station is Liverpool Lime Street. The nearest local station is Liverpool Central. Both are about 10 minutes walk away.
By bus:
For comprehensive local travel information call Traveline on 08712002233 or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk
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