Liverpool’s World Museum was England’s most visited museum outside of London in 2018 thanks to the landmark Terracotta Warriors display. According to new figures the exhibition, which attracted more than 610,000 visitors, pushed the venue up 30 places in the list of the UK’s top 100 visitor attractions for the year. As ... Read More...
International Slavery Museum
The public are being asked to vote for Liverpool's International Slavery Museum and help it win a top prize. The attraction is one of 49 finalists in the running for National Lottery Awards, as it competes for the title of the best education project. With a prize including a £5,000 funding boost, ... Read More...
Liverpool's International Slavery Museum has used £50,000 of National Lottery funding to help it acquire its first painting. ‘Am Not I A Man and a Brother’ depicts an African slave bound in chains and set against the backdrop of a Caribbean sugar plantation. Dating from around 1800, the painting is based on ... Read More...
National Museums Liverpool contributes around £53 million to the local economy according to new figures. The organisation’s attractions are also said to be bucking the trend with an increase in visitors while numerous national museums are reporting a fall in numbers. As it launches its ‘Making a Difference’ social and economic impact ... Read More...
Merseyside Maritime Museum has been awarded £200,000 to support the renovation of one of its oldest display areas. The funding will see the creation of a major new gallery space exploring the lives of Liverpool’s seafarers with over 250 objects set to go on show. The £200,000 from DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries ... Read More...
What's on in Liverpool Event listings for 13 - 26 January 2017 13 January (until 18 June) Art of Solidarity International Slavery Museum An exhibition of posters evoking the liberation and independence movements which swept through Africa between 1967 and 1989, many inspired by Fidel Castro’s Cuban Revolution. 15-16 January The History of The Cavern Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Special ... Read More...
A season of events celebrating the range, versatility and power of black actors in film and TV will get underway in Liverpool tomorrow (5 November). BFI Black Star is taking place at London’s BFI Southbank and nationwide throughout November and December, with the International Slavery Museum and Liverpool Small Cinema providing ... Read More...
BAFTA and MOBO award-winning hip-hop artist Akala will deliver this year’s prestigious Slavery Remembrance Lecture at Albert Dock. Akala, who is also a writer, poet and historian, will be speaking as part of National Museums Liverpool’s three day commemorations for the city’s 17th annual Slavery Remembrance Day on 22 August. Akala’s lecture ... Read More...
An exhibition celebrating black role models and icons has been announced for the International Slavery Museum. Afro Supa Hero will offer an insight into the experiences of an African Caribbean boy growing up in London during the 1960s and 70s. Running from 13 May – 11 December 2016, the exhibition aims to ... Read More...
Liverpool will celebrate International Women’s Day today (8 March) with events covering history and culture to health and wellbeing. National Museums Liverpool, Liverpool City Council and Small Cinema are among the city’s organisations and attractions backing the annual campaign to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. An hour ... Read More...