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Walker Art Gallery

William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EL, England (Central Liverpool)
0151 478 4199
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As featured in 3 days in Liverpool
Ranked #1 of 9 shopping in Liverpool
Type: Art Museums, Art Galleries
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Walker Art Gallery is a beautiful building housing a stunning collection of art. The galleries hold paintings from the 13th century to the present... more » Owner description: Walker Art Gallery is a beautiful building housing a stunning collection of art. The galleries hold paintings from the 13th century to the present day: you can see work by Rembrandt, Hockney, Holbein, Turner, Lowry, Rossetti, Millais and Freud to name but a few.We also have a sculpture gallery, a craft and design gallery, and Big Art for Little Artists - a gallery specially designed for children up to 8 years of age. « less
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LIVERPOOL UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Very impressive free art gallery, minutes from Lime St. They also have a great kids activity room ,with colouring pencils, dressing up clothes, a puppet theatre, books and loads of hands on stuff, just inside the door on the left hand side. My 3 year old could easily spend half a day in here alone!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I came in here as a time filler.I went through a gallery of statues and turned left.I had found an exceptional gallery.amongst the exhibits was a clock from the Mauritania.however the highlight was a collection of dresses from the 30$,most of which had never been worn.they were quite beautiful,as good as anything I have seen in the v and a.upstairs... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The gallery has arranged art in to historical order from medieval to modern in separate halls. Each hall has large and small paintings and sculpture arranged in winding displays that make an enthralling experience. I spent three hours perusing the fifteen halls; the gallery provide a guide leaflet so that you can navigate the exhibitions in chronological order. All exhibits... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Fantastic space to view renaissance paintings – and more. Includes a brilliant children’s art area with crafts, books, puzzles, art displays and more. Worth a visit, toddler and older children in tow. Nice café as well for light snacks/sandwiches. Check out What's on, and if you happen to be in town during a Kaleidescape weekend, which is an 'open floor... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We visited the Walker Art Gallery after visiting The World Museum and were amazed to find that it was another fabulous, free attraction which Liverpool has on offer. It's a beautiful building in a convenient location (Lime Street Station is just around the corner - it was the last thing we did before we headed for our train) packed with... More

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

There is a wonderful room on the ground floor dedicated to entertaining children. A good variety of paintings throughout the Gallery and good exhibitions which change frequently.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Staff member was rude, horrible, disgusting and told me my child couldn't use her potty on day 4 of potty training. Made my 3 year old daughter feel embarrassed, shamed and made her cry. Not a place for children to go, I do not recommend this place at all. Infant stay away with small children

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New Forest, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Another good museum of displaying examples of arts and ceramics etc. On the day I went there was a museum staff strike, so I walked around with a full backpack ok. However the staff said if it was a "normal" staffed day then they would not allow it. They did say there would normally be luggage facilities available. Staff were... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

great for a bit of culture, but very large, I went to late and didn't get chance to go round as I would have liked, a few things missing in the exhibition though, which was a let down, but I guess that cant be helped

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Doncaster, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This had been recommended to me as one of the better galleries outside London. The emphasis is on British paintings, especially Victorian. A great selection. I liked the gallery's unstuffy approach - very few grim-faced bored attendants, and even a few lively things going on inside - Jane Austen country dancing during my visit. Hard working staff in tiny cafe... More

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