Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

Williamson Art Gallery & Museum Just 10 mins from the centre of Birkenhead, the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum has one of the best The building has ramp access and is all based on one level.
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One of Wirral’s hidden gems, Williamson Art Gallery & Museum is minutes from the heart of Birkenhead. Our wide-ranging permanent collections include painting, sculpture, furniture, prints and decorative arts. We are proud to be home to the largest public collection of Della Robbia pottery in the UK - Birkenhead’s contribution to the Arts & Crafts movement. Meanwhile, our ship models celebrate the

region’s maritime history. We also host a range of temporary exhibitions and events – please see our website for the latest information. The Williamson Café offers a range of snacks and hot and cold drinks. The Shop stocks work by local craftspeople, while the independent Oxton Books is a long-standing resident of our foyer. An accessible toilet is available.

🎊NEW EXHIBITION OPENING🎊➡️Small Wonders: Reimagining British Art▫️In 1951, the Festival of Britain acted as a beacon of ...
04/06/2026

🎊NEW EXHIBITION OPENING🎊

➡️Small Wonders: Reimagining British Art

▫️In 1951, the Festival of Britain acted as a beacon of post-war hope, launching a landmark touring exhibition that brought world-class art to local museums and art centres across the UK. Seventy-five years later, Hayward Gallery Touring honours this legacy with Small Wonders: Reimagining British Art, a contemporary reimagining of that original vision.

▫️The exhibition brings together 50 acclaimed artists who have participated in the British Art Show – the UK’s definitive five-year curated survey of contemporary art – since its inception in 1979. Taking inspiration from Marcel Duchamp’s Boîte-en-valise – a “portable museum” contained within a suitcase – each artist has created a new, small-scale work that responds to their original British Art Show presentation. The result is a condensed yet expansive overview of a half-century of British art history.

🔜OPENING: 📆Friday 5th June until 25th July 2026
Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00pm (until 9pm on Fridays)
📍Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, CH43 4UE.

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📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - EVENTS📄 🌿AMBER BUTTON - Craft Workshops at the beautiful Williamson Art Gallery 🎨❓Looking for a rel...
03/06/2026

📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - EVENTS📄

🌿AMBER BUTTON - Craft Workshops at the beautiful Williamson Art Gallery 🎨

❓Looking for a relaxed, creative way to spend your Mondays?

Come and join our lovely, friendly group, in a fantastic setting, for some hands-on crafting ✂️✨

🗓️ Mondays, 1–3pm
📍 Williamson Art Gallery, CH43 4UE

💷 Just £5 per person. All materials provided.
Booking & payment required in advance. Text 07727102956 and we’ll send you the link

Whether you’re coming on your own or with a friend, you’ll be made to feel really welcome 🌿✨

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📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - EVENT 📄🧘‍♀️Yoga For Menopause And BeyondA series of 3 community sessions offered by specialist yoga ...
03/06/2026

📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - EVENT 📄

🧘‍♀️Yoga For Menopause And Beyond

A series of 3 community sessions offered by specialist yoga teacher, and psychotherapist, Claire Hesketh, aimed at supporting women of all ages from peri- menopause onwards. In these 75-minute offerings Claire uses the teachings of yoga to gently explore what is happening beneath the surface as our hormonal shifts impact our wellbeing- physically and emotionally – and how we can best support ourselves to live with energy, optimism and peace of mind as we grow older as women.

Claire offers a particular focus on life after menopause – our Second Spring – and invite you to share

🌿A little evidence-based menopause education
🪷Gentle yoga movements specifically chosen to assist with calming the nervous system and reconnecting with the wisdom of our bodies.
🌿Pranayama
🪷Meditation
🌿Readings and poetry to inspire and support our reflections
🪷Deep relaxation with restorative yoga poses to nourish the body and the mind.

💜Each sessions stands alone – addressing a different element of this rite of passage – and any women can attend all three sessions.

📆8th June ⏰11:00 - 12:30pm
📍Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, CH43 4UE
🆓FREE limited places Booking Essential
👩‍💻: https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/yoga-nidra/

ℹ What to bring:
Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat and a small pillow with a blanket or two that can be rolled up for support in our restorative poses.

🪷Claire Hesketh is a local psychotherapist and after a lifelong career within mental health in the NHS now combines her private psychotherapy practice with the teachings and gifts of yoga. Having returned to the Wirral after many years living and working in the northeast Claire is keen to share the benefits of yoga with her new community here on the Wirral. She offers a calm holding space and specialises in yoga for menopause.



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📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - Event📄 💬Chatty Table with WoW 💛Friendly chat 💛Creative activities💛Connection and support💛Empowermen...
03/06/2026

📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - Event📄

💬Chatty Table with WoW

💛Friendly chat 💛Creative activities💛Connection and support💛Empowerment💛

📅Monday 11th May ⏰10am - 12pm
🗺Williamson Art Gallery & Museum CH43 4UE

This £3 per session

🍽️Refreshments available from the café. 🫖🍪🥪🥗

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📄COMMUN ITY MONDAY - EVENTS📄Just Craft🫟✂️🖌️A monthly craft club brought to you by Women of Wirral🏧£3 per person, all mat...
03/06/2026

📄COMMUN ITY MONDAY - EVENTS📄

Just Craft🫟✂️🖌️

A monthly craft club brought to you by Women of Wirral

🏧£3 per person, all materials provided

Next session is 📆Monday 8th June 🕐13:00 - 15:00pm.
📍Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, CH43 4UE.

ℹ all are welcome to come and join in. 🍴The Williamson Café will be open serving their famous lunch menu sweet treats/hot and cold drinks will also be available.

✔️No booking required just turn up.



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📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - EVENTS 📄 🕊Hummingbird Healing CIC wellbeing drop-in sessions at the Williamson.🌿Taking inspiratio...
03/06/2026

📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - EVENTS 📄

🕊Hummingbird Healing CIC wellbeing drop-in sessions at the Williamson.

🌿Taking inspiration from the surroundings and blend crafting projects – Supplies will be provided – with chat, connection, meditation and mindfulness.

🌿A small organisation focused on bringing beautiful ancient healing practices like meditation and Reiki into spaces to support wellbeing in a creative and crafty way. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome people of all genders.

📍Williamson Art Gallery, CH43 4UE
📅Monday 8th June
⏰12:00 - 14:00pm

✔No booking required 💛Everyone Welcome💜
🆓FREE

🟢Drop-in, get creative and connect




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📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - EVENTS📄✂️Wardrobe, Talks & Crafts ➡️Creative community Talk & Craft session: Sustainable Stories fr...
03/06/2026

📄COMMUNITY MONDAY - EVENTS📄

✂️Wardrobe, Talks & Crafts ➡️Creative community Talk & Craft session: Sustainable Stories from Today’s Makers 🌍

🧵Ever wondered how a single thread can connect a maker’s vision to a wearer’s story?

Every month, we’re stitching together stories of local makers, sustainable textiles, and the magic of handmade. Whether you’re a knitter, weaver, or upcycling enthusiast, your craft matters here.

🧵At Wardrobe Talks, we’re celebrating the people behind the craft—because sustainability isn’t just about materials, it’s about community, care, and shared purpose.

📍 Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, Slatey Rd, CH43 4UE
📅 Monday 8th June

🎟️ Free | All crafters & creators welcome.
Bring your projects, your ideas, or just yourself.

🧵Wardrobe Talks & Craft ~ Where Makers Share Stories of Style, Craft & Sustainability. Come be part of the Talk & Craft! ❤️

✂️🧵Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and conscious creativity.

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👥 FREE Workshop - Encouraging Younger Volunteers in Heritage and Culture groups➡️Date: 30th June 1pm - 3.30pm➡️Venue: W...
02/06/2026

👥 FREE Workshop - Encouraging Younger Volunteers in Heritage and Culture groups

➡️Date: 30th June 1pm - 3.30pm

➡️Venue: Williamson Art Gallery

➡️Facilitated by: Wirral CVS, in partnership with Curious Minds

➡️FREE to attend registration required🆓

We’re inviting local groups and organisations to join us on the 30th of June for a practical and engaging session focused on Encouraging younger volunteers, delivered in partnership with Curious Minds and facilitated by Wirral CVS.

Younger people bring energy, fresh perspectives and new skills into the heritage and culture groups, but many organisations tell us they’re unsure how to attract, support and retain them effectively. This session is designed to help you bridge that gap.

During the session, you’ll:

🟢Explore what motivates young people to volunteer
⚪Understand common barriers and how to overcome them
🟠Gain practical ideas to make your opportunities more accessible and appealing
🟡Share experiences and learn from others across the sector

Whether you’re just starting to think about involving younger volunteers or looking to strengthen what you already offer, this session will provide useful insight and actionable approaches.

If you’d like to attend, please get in touch or secure your place via our website - Encouraging Younger Volunteers - Wirral CVS
(The sign up link can also be found on the Williamson Website)

We hope you can join us for what promises to be a valuable and thought-provoking session.



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⏳The countdown begins.... Its the last few days to get your entries in for the Williamson Open 2026🚨Full details on how ...
02/06/2026

⏳The countdown begins.... Its the last few days to get your entries in for the Williamson Open 2026

🚨Full details on how to submit your work can be found on our website.
https://williamsonartgallery.org/williamson-open/



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GUEST ARTIST APPLICATION FORMThe Oxton Artists would like to invite applications from artists and makers of original wor...
02/06/2026

GUEST ARTIST APPLICATION FORM

The Oxton Artists would like to invite applications from artists and makers of original works who have lived studied or worked on the Wirral to apply to participate as guest artists at our 2026 fair.

The art fair will take place at the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of November featuring over 20 artists and makers.

If you would like to apply to be considered for selection please fill in this short application and upload three photographs of your work.

💻https://oxtonartfair.co.uk/application-details/

🚨The call out will close on Monday 15th June at 5pm.

ℹ Successful applicants will be notified in the first week of July. Unfortunately we cannot provide feedback on work.



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Slatey Road
Birkenhead
CH434UE

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441516663537

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