The Galleries and Museum at The Atkinson in Southport are reopening from Monday (17th May)!
Art and culture lovers will be delighted to be able to return to this magnificent landmark building in Southport town centre.
Following the government roadmap, The Atkinson is reopening in stages with reduced visiting times and limited services.
From Monday 17th May 2021 you can visit The Atkinson’s Museum & Galleries, alongside the Box Office, Shop, Café and Library that reopened to the public in April.
Entry to The Atkinson is free and booking is not required. You can visit Monday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm (closed on Sundays & Bank Holidays). Plan your visit here.
What’s On
Journey of One Hundred Years (2017) by Rui Matsunaga
Rui Matsunaga
Until 5 June 2021
In our exhibition of Rui Matsunaga’s intricate, small-scale work, the Japanese artist raises questions about our relationship with nature. Her influences are wide-ranging but are grounded in folklore and story-telling. There are references to early Renaissance painting and print-making, Japanese scroll paintings (emakimono), especially the Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga from the 12th century and the manga films of Hayao Miyazaki, film culture more generally and cybernetics. (Available to view as an online exhibition)
The River Dance, Linda Coulson, Oil, £60, 59×48 cm
The Landing: Hutton Art Society
Until 26 June 2021
Hutton Art Society exists to promote the enjoyment of art in a relaxed environment. Selected artworks are available to purchase through the Own Art Scheme, letting you spread the cost of your purchase over 10 months with an interest-free loan. (Available to view as an online exhibition)
The Atkinson, Egyptology Museum
Discover Ancient Egypt
Permanent Collection
Let us take you on a journey back to ancient Egypt. Our stunning Egyptology museum takes visitors on a journey through what life was like in ancient Egypt at the time of the Pharaohs. The museum showcases Mrs Goodison’s personal Egyptology collection in an intimate exhibition.
The Atkinson, Local History Museum
Between Land and Sea
Permanent Collection
Our local history museum tells the stories of the people who have lived and worked along Sefton’s coast, from prehistoric times to the present day. Our museum holds over 25,000 pieces of social history, which are displayed in rotation.
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