Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

Oct 7 2008

Despite its location outside the centre of Birkenhead, the Williamson still stands at the core of the Wirral Museums Service, offering more space than any other in its purpose-built galleries.

Always on show is the largest single display of ship models in the area, focusing on Cammell Laird shipbuilders and their contribution to marine history, the Mersey Ferries and the variety of vessels that used the River Mersey when it was at its busiest. In addition you will find a selection from the major picture collections, especially British artists, local potteries (Birkenhead Della Robbia pottery and Liverpool Porcelain in particular), and the lively exhibition programme keeps regular visitors returning to see the best of local artists and nationally important exhibitions visiting Merseyside.

Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, Slatey Road, Birkenhead CH43 4UE

Tel: 0151 652 4177