Art Galleries in Liverpool

Creative Tourist

Liverpool is filled to the brim with fantastic art galleries, from Tate Liverpool, with its blockbuster programme, to dedicated photography gallery Open Eye.

There are explorations of new technologies at FACT and classical sculpture at the Walker Art Gallery, making Liverpool the perfect place to see art, whether you’re into traditional painting or experimental computer games.

Check out our top art picks in Liverpool that will make you want to book the next train ticket to the city and explore the riches of the local galleries!

Our top picks

Walker Art Gallery

Walker Art Gallery, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EL - Visit now

The Walker is a stone’s throw from Liverpool Lime Street station and houses an impressive collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative art from the 13th century to the present day, including some excellent Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces. Look out for the temporary exhibitions of contemporary art, and the annual John Moores Painting Prize display.

Image courtesy of Visit Britain

Tate Liverpool

Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4BB - Visit now

Tate Liverpool is the northern outpost of arguably one of Britain’s most important arts institutions. Boasting an incredible collection of modern and contemporary art and blockbuster shows on our doorstep, this gallery is a shining gem on the North’s artistic map.

Tate Liverpool from across the docks
Image courtesy of Tate Liverpool.

Bluecoat

Bluecoat, Bluecoat Chambers, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX - Visit now

The oldest building in the city centre always has something for everyone. From the regular programme of arts exhibitions and events, and a sunny courtyard and café, to the Bluecoat Display Centre which sells gorgeous handmade crafts.

Image courtesy of The Bluecoat

FACT

FACT, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 4DQ - Visit now

Since opening in 2003, Liverpool’s FACT (AKA the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) has supported artists working with new media, commissioned and exhibited countless (and occasionally seminal) artworks and dedicated itself to digital media.

Image courtesy of Visit Britain

The Royal Standard

The Royal Standard, Grafton St, Liverpool, L8 5SD - Visit now

As Liverpool’s oldest and most active artist-run gallery, The Royal Standard, or TRS as it is locally referred to, is now deeply embedded into Liverpool’s art landscape. They organise exhibitions for artists who work in their studios alongside other public events; put out call outs for art and auctions; offer residencies to recent graduates and even regular opportunities to become Artists Leads to get a taste of working in the arts sector.

Courtesy of Baltic Triangle

Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool

Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool, 19 Mann Island, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1BP - Visit now

Open Eye is one of the UK’s best-such galleries, an independent photography space and archive in Liverpool with a 35 year-plus history.

Open Eye Gallery. Image by Mark McNulty.

OUTPUT in Liverpool

OUTPUT in Liverpool, 32 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BE - Visit now

Hosting an impressive programme of events, OUTPUT is managed by artist Michael Lacey. The gallery’s USP is that they work exclusively with creatives who are from or based in Merseyside.

For four years, OUTPUT had a permanent home on Seel Street, yet now they stage off-site exhibitions at Liverpool venues such as The Bridewell and Make. Alongside exhibitions they also host a monthly radio show on Melodic Distraction (airing 3pm on the first Sunday of every month) featuring music, conversation, poetry and guest mixes.

OUTPUT gallery in Liverpool
Courtesy of OUTPUT gallery

Metal Liverpool

Metal Liverpool, Edge Hill Railway Station, Tunnel Road, Liverpool, L7 6ND - Visit now

Metal leads the way in event-production, with an extremely accessible programme of activities, residencies and opportunities for artists locally. Located at Edge Hill Station, the oldest active passenger railway station in the world, Metal Liverpool carries on the unique buildings’ legacy of innovation and creativity.

Metal Liverpool at Edge Hill Station

Where to go in Liverpool

Liverpool
Gallery
Arts Bar Baltic

A safe and creative space, with a mission to help support and develop Liverpool’s artistic scene.

Liverpool
Gallery
DOT-ART

This fabulous independent gallery is a venue providing exhibitions, classes and community spirit. Come and browse contemporary art of many varieties.

Liverpool
Event venue
Zap Graffiti

Liverpool’s unique Graffiti encompasses a shop, studio, gallery and spaces for artists, and hosts workshops, murals, kids parties and classes.

Metal Liverpool at Edge Hill Station
Liverpool
Event venue
Metal Liverpool

Metal produces an immensely varied programme of international and UK artists in residence, artist development labs, social events, education programmes and creative projects, all designed to encourage the participation of local people and communities.

OUTPUT gallery in Liverpool
City Centre
Gallery
OUTPUT in Liverpool

Run by Gabrielle de la Puente, OUTPUT is a small gallery in Liverpool city centre that works exclusively with creatives from or based in Merseyside.

The Hardmans' House, Liverpool
Liverpool
Museum
The Hardmans’ House

The Hardmans’ House in Liverpool provides an intimate insight into the life and work of the respectable yet widely-deemed eccentric couple that resided there for over 40 years.

Liverpool
Gallery
LJMU Exhibition Research Lab

Exhibition Research Lab is the first academic centre and art gallery in the UK dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of exhibitions and curatorial knowledge.

Liverpool
Gallery
The Royal Standard

The Royal Standard is a gallery, studios and social workspace in Liverpool, established in 2006 by four Liverpool-based artists.

Waterfront
Gallery
RIBA North

RIBA North is the new national architecture centre on the Liverpool Waterfront.

City Centre
Gallery
Bluecoat

Once a school, it’s now one of the city’s liveliest arts hubs, an art gallery showing work by major inter/ national artists that also stages regular performances, readings and more.

Liverpool Visitor Guides

Cinemas in Liverpool

Whether you want a multiplex or something a little extra, the cinemas in Liverpool have it all.

Restaurants on Liverpool’s Bold Street

Bold Street is one of Liverpool's most high-profile areas, full of unique coffee shops and independent restaurants. Here's our expert guide to this wonderful area.

Casual dining in Liverpool

From delicate small plates to locally-sourced laid-back dining, Liverpool has it all. We get it, sometimes you’re just not in the mood to get dressed-up and fancy, sometimes jeans, t-shirt...

Vegan Food in Liverpool
Vegan Food in Liverpool

Liverpool is one of the better cities when it comes to high-quality vegan cuisine - here's our guide to the best vegan food in the city

Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Walks in Liverpool

A round-up of the best walks in Liverpool, including the city centre, its many parks, and over the water by Creative Tourist.

Coffee Shops in Liverpool

Over the last couple of years, Liverpool – like the rest of the country – has been taken over by an army of artisan coffee shops. But how do you separate the wheat from the chaff (or bean from the berry)?

Baltic Fleet from the outside.
Pubs in Liverpool

Liverpool has seen something of a renaissance of the old-fashioned boozer - here's our guide to the city's best pubs.

Easter Holidays in Manchester and the North
Spotlight on

Things to do over the Easter Holidays

Looking for some ideas to keep little and big kids as busy as the Easter bunny? Check out our guide.

Take me there

Culture Guides

Teenage Dads
Music in Manchester and the North

Fresh concert seasons, forward-thinking festivals and a revolving door of amazing gigs. Things are looking bright as spring comes into view.