Walker Art Gallery

William Brown Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L3 8EL

Tel: +44 (0)1514 784 199
Fax: +44 (0)1514 784 190
Email: thewalker@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Web: http://www.thewalker.org.uk


The Walker houses an internationally important collection of art from the 14th to the 20th century. It is especially rich in European Old Masters, Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite pictures and modern British works. Outstanding works include Simone Martini's Christ Discovered in the Temple and masterpieces by Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin, Gainsborough and Hogarth.

There is an exciting exhibition programme, including Britain's premier painting competition, John Moores exhibition of contemporary painting.

General Information:

  • Toilets, disabled toilet, baby changing facilities
  • Public car parking nearby
  • Café
  • Transcripts of audio information available to borrow
  • Magnifying glasses available to borrow
  • Large print copies of labels in most rooms.

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.
    The gallery is also open until 7.00pm every Thursday.
    Closed 23, 24, 25, 26 December. 1 January.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Free. A small charge may be made for selected exhibitions.

    Directions
    Trains to Liverpool Lime Street / Liverpool Central (5 minutes walk).
    Buses to Queens Square Bus Station (10 minutes walk).
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