Walker Art Gallery
Known as the “national art gallery of the North,” offering free access to European masterpieces by the Pre-Raphaelites, Rembrandt and David Hockney.
The Walker Art Gallery opened in 1877 and is known as the national art gallery of northern England. Admission is free. Its collection spans the medieval period, the Renaissance and the contemporary era. Its strongest holdings are the Pre-Raphaelite works by artists such as Rossetti and Millais. There is also a Rembrandt self-portrait, a portrait of Henry VIII from the Holbein workshop, and modern works by David Hockney and others. There are also galleries for costume and decorative arts. A visit takes about 1.5 hours. It is located opposite St George's Hall.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Liverpool Central Library
- St George's Hall
- World Museum
- Bold Street
- Mathew Street
- The Cavern Club
- Liverpool ONE
- Liverpool Chinatown