Atkinson Art Gallery

Lord Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 1DH


The permanent collection at the Atkinson Art Gallery includes nineteenth and twentieth century watercolours, as well as Victorian and twentieth century oil paintings. Exhibitions from the permanent collection are regularly shown.

The Gallery also has a temporary exhibition programme, providing an opportunity for visitors to see touring exhibitions and work by practicing contemporary artists. Every month the Gallery spotlights a work of art from its collection. A free talk about the artist and the work is given at the Gallery.

General Information:

  • Shop
  • Passenger lift available for access
  • Schools wishing to visit should telephone in advance

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Friday 12.00pm - 5.00pm.

Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Free.

Directions
On Lord Street a short walking distance from the Merseyrail train station.
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