A new exhibition celebrating 70 years of Liverpool’s world-famous Cavern Club is set to open in the city in 2027. Created in collaboration with The Cavern Club, '70 Years of The Cavern Club' will chart the venue’s evolution from a post-war jazz club in a Mathew Street cellar to a global ... Read More...
Exhibitions
MEET THE CURATOR A laughter-filled exhibition, celebrating one of the UK’s best-loved and most influential comedians, Sir Ken Dodd, opens at the Museum of Liverpool on 9 September Karen O’Rourke, curator of sport, music and performance at National Museums Liverpool, takes us behind the scenes of Happiness! ahead of next month's big ... Read More...
Merseyside Maritime Museum is set to open a new permanent gallery on 28 March 2020 - exploring the moving and fascinating stories of Liverpool’s seafaring past and present. The 'Life on board' gallery will highlight the lives of the merchant sailors who drove the city’s prosperity, as well as tales of ... Read More...
'Gaia' at Liverpool Cathedral: interview with artist behind giant Earth installation Visitors to Liverpool Cathedral can currently witness the world under one roof, following the launch of a month-long display of ‘Gaia’. Internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram is behind the 23ft replica of our planet, and also created the popular ‘Museum of ... Read More...
Moon landing: Liverpool events marking 50th anniversary As the 50th anniversary of the moon landing is marked in 2019, Liverpool has a host of totally space-tacular events lined up. Curated by Natasha Young Fernley Observatory open days Monthly | Hesketh Park, Southport When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to take steps on ... Read More...
Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, John the Baptist paintings & more 29-31 February | Curated by Natasha Young BBC brings music festival to Liverpool The BBC Radio 6 Music Festival lands in Liverpool today (29 March) for a long weekend of live music, in conversations, workshops and ... Read More...
Organisers of Liverpool’s LightNight have revealed details of seven specially commissioned artworks for the 10th annual event. This year’s free, late night cultural programme for all ages will follow the theme ‘Ritual’ as it takes place across 50 venues around the city. Open Culture, which is behind the festivities, has yet to ... Read More...
Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition, St Patrick’s Day & more 16-17 February | Curated by Natasha Young Pinks, 1923, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Photo: © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Major Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition arrives National Museums Liverpool’s latest landmark showcase has opened today (15 March), exploring the life and ... Read More...
Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool International Women’s Day, BTR Liverpool Half Marathon & more 9-10 March | Curated by Natasha Young International Women’s Day food, fundraising and festivities A whole night of celebrations and entertainment will get underway at 24 Kitchen Street tonight (8 March) as nightlife collective SisBis hosts a special ... Read More...
Get Ready for the Weekend in Liverpool John Yeoman & Quentin Blake, Dramshop cocktails & more 2-3 March | Curated by Natasha Young Final chance to see Quentin Blake and John Yeoman exhibition Head to Wirral’s Lady Lever Art Gallery for the ‘Quentin Blake and John Yeoman: 50 Years of Children’s Books’ display, which ... Read More...