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Victoria Gallery & Museum

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Ashton Street
off Brownlow Hill
University of Liverpool
Liverpool
L69 3DR
Liverpool
L69 3DR
Merseyside
England

Collection details
Science and Technology
Medicine
Fine Art
Decorative and Applied Art
Costume and Textiles

Facilities

Food: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes

Contact details
Reception (Tel) : 0151 794 2348
General information (Fax) : 0151 794 4787
E-mail : vgm@liv.ac.uk
Website : www.liv.ac.uk/vgm

Open
Monday - Saturday, 10.00am - 5.00pm

Closed
Closed Bank holidays

Admission charges
Free Entry to all

Description
The landmark `redbrick' Victoria Building has opened its doors to the public as the Victoria Gallery & Museum following an £8.6 million restoration.

The Victoria Gallery & Museum is the new home for the University’s unique art and museum collections donated to and created by the University throughout its history.


Collections description
Visitors can see selections the University’s unique art and museum collections donated to and created by the University throughout its history.

The first floor houses the University’s art collection comprising items of fine art, sculpture, furniture and ceramics including works by JMW Turner, Joseph Wright of Derby, Jacob Epstein, Lucien Freud, Elizabeth Frink and the American wildlife artist, James John Audubon.

The Tate Hall – the University’s original library - is now home to the University’s museum displays which capture the innovation and excitement of academic discovery, and reflect the research and teaching history of the University of Liverpool.

The collection includes objects relating to innovation and research in areas such as anaesthesia, dentistry, zoology, engineering and oceanography.

Exhibits include sea creatures and animal skeletons from an early 20th century zoology museum, a display of calculators from the 19th century to present day and an early 20th century dental surgery!


Key artists and exhibits
Stuart Sutcliffe Retrospective ; Joseph Wright of Derby ; JMW Turner ; John James Audubon ; Jacob Epstein ; Lucien Freud ; Elizabeth Frink

Articles
Andy Burnham Announces Free Entry For Three Liverpool Museums
University of Liverpool Art Gallery Looks At City's First Botanic Garden
Cityscapes By Cecilia Matson At The University of Liverpool
Mention The War At The University Of Liverpool

Events
Stuart Sutcliffe REtrospective  Workshop or activity session

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information Disability Access
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
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