Sixpence, 1856. The obverse of the coin depicts an uncrowned young Queen Victoria. This was the most common image of Victoria used on coins from 1838 until 1887 when it was replaced with the Jubilee ...

Exploring the man behind Britain's first mosque and the Society protecting his legacy.

Join us to go beyond the canvas and meet the brilliant minds behind the prize-winning works of JMPP25. Hear the stories, ideas and inspirations that brought their paintings to life in a relaxed and ...

John Moores Painting Prize returns, former prize winner opens new exhibition and young people’s work showcased, as the National Museums Liverpool nurtures artistic talent across their galleries John ...

A copy of the Liverpool Daily Newspaper Tuesday December 9, 1856, from the day the time capsule was buried. The front page of the newspaper gives a snapshot of daily life in Liverpool in the winter of ...

National Museums Liverpool are aware of the recent report in “The Post” which was published on 08 February 2025 about allegations concerning the conduct of Laurence Westgaph (“the Article”). The ...

Iconic designs by Vivienne Westwood, Mary Quant and Laura Ashley are being showcased in a new display celebrating costume, jewellery and decorative objects made by female designers. Creating Visions: ...

House of Memories is a museum-led dementia awareness programme which offers training, access to resources, and museum-based activities to enable carers to provide person-centred care for people living ...

Extended until September 28 2025 and kids under 12 go free!Immerse yourself in an exhibition that brings together art and science to explore one of nature’s most incredible creatures - the bee.This ...

To celebrate Chinese New Year, Billy Hui explains the significance of each of the Chinese Zodiac animals, illustrated with examples from the Lady Lever Art Gallery's collections and displays. Most of ...

When you imagine life in ancient Egypt, gardens probably don't automatically spring to mind. Marion Servat-Fredericq from our Antiquities team explores the important role they played in life and death ...

Antinous and Hadrian are the most famous homosexual couple in Roman history. This is part of the Queer relationships collection. Although Hadrian was married, ancient sources reveal that he also had ...