Through a diverse collection of fine and decorative art, personal stories and objects, Gender Stories traces the spectrum of genders and their expression across time and place, examining how gender intersects with our sex, class, sexuality and heritage to shape who we are. Featuring works by David Hockney, Catherine Opie, Grayson Perry, Rene Matić, Zanele… Read more

This exhibition is a celebration of the wide-ranging creative output of Arts and Crafts designer and maker, May Morris, the younger daughter of William Morris. A vibrant display of embroideries, wallpapers, watercolour designs, costume and jewellery will showcase her many talents. Meet on the train departing from Southport at 10.21 Read more

Liverpool at 40 To celebrate Forty years since the Merseyside Museums and Galleries Order was presented to Queen Elizabeth II (12 February 1986) the World museum will be displaying items from each Liverpool venue as one exhibition. Including objects from Lady Lever Art Gallery, International Slavery Museum, Maritime Museum, Museum of Liverpool, Sudley House, Walker… Read more

Edwin Williams: Nostalgic Views of Preston. An exhibition of meticulously restored and colorised photographs of Old Preston. This is being shown in Gallery Two within the museum. Read more

This exhibition showcases The Atkinson’s fine art collection in the popular 19th-century ‘Salon Hang’ style, when artworks were arranged from floor to ceiling. Read more

What does your hair say about you? Which hairstyles are forever linked with Liverpool and its unique identity?  From mop tops to modern-day rollers and curly blows, explore hair, hairstyles, and hairdressers in the city over time in this new photographic display. Featuring images from the Museum’s collections, brought together for the first time, the… Read more