Art, Museums and Theatres

With more national museums and galleries than any English city other than London and with National Museums Liverpool as England’s only national collection based outside London, Liverpool has a huge range and choice.

Please contact Reception if you would like details on what exhibitions are taking place during your stay.

Museums & Art Galleries

Tate Liverpool - view displays of work from the Tate collection together with special modern and contemporary art exhibitions
The Beatles Story Museum - the award-winning Beatles Story experience
International Slavery Museum - discover the historical significance of slavery in both a local and a worldwide context
Merseyside Maritime Museum - find out about Liverpool’s strong maritime history
National Conservation Centre - see how science and investigation are used to uncover information about an object
Walker Art Gallery - view paintings from the 13th century, a sculpture gallery and a craft and design gallery
World Museum Liverpool - perfect for the family, with fascinating objects from across the world, an aquarium, a bug house and a planetarium
Lady Lever Art Gallery - view some of the finest art collections with British 18th and 19th century paintings and furniture
Museum of Liverpool - see Liverpool’s unique contributions to the world and popular culture
Sudley House - the only place you can view the art collection of a Victorian merchant in its original setting
St. George’s Hall - widely regarded as one of the finest neo-classical buildings in the world
Contemporary Urban Centre - a vibrant hub showcasing new music, dance, theatre, art and cinema
View Two Gallery - independent art gallery
Mr Hardman's Home Photographic Studio - former home and business of Edward Chambre Hardman

Theatres & Concert Halls

Echo Arena - 11,000 seat arena that plays host to international events, sporting events and music concerts
The Everyman Theatre / Liverpool Playhouse Theatre - enjoy Liverpool’s bustling theatre scene with national and local plays
FACT - Liverpool-based cinema and art gallery featuring art and foreign films along with a selection of mainstream box office films
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall - the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is the UK’s longest surviving professional symphony orchestra, founded in 1840
The Empire Theatre - built in 1925, the Empire Theatre has a strong history and now presents top national productions
Royal Court Theatre - recently refurbished and featuring long running plays and one-off shows