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THE RETURN OF BLACKER’S SANTA

We’re going to need a bigger chimney!Downloadable image link below  A giant Father Christmas, which delighted generations of Liverpool children in his former home at Blacker's Department Store, goes on display for the first time in 20 years at the Museum of Liverpool, on Tuesday 15 November 2016. Towering over visitors, at more than five metres high, the jumbo Santa was originally used to advertise Blackler's famous grotto, a must-visit for many Liverpool families during the festive season between 1957 until the store closed in 1988. You are invited to meet Santa at a media call at

PAST FORWARD

Celebrating 40 years of Merseyside Archaeological Society.The Museum of Liverpool has joined with Merseyside Archaeological Society to develop a fascinating conference on 8 and 9 October 2016. Aimed at both experts and museum visitors, the weekend comprises lectures, workshops, tours and discussions. Taking place at the Museum of Liverpool, the conference will explore how archaeology in Merseyside has evolved over the last 40 years as its main theme; delving into the many ways in which the Society has worked with local communities and institutions. Interesting workshops will give

FAMILY HISTORY DAY AT MUSEUM OF LIVERPOOL

Uncover your family’s First World War storyA special family history day will help visitors find out more about relatives who served in the First World War at Museum of Liverpool on Saturday 3 September from 10.30-4pm. The Museum, which looks after the collections of the King’s Regiment, will provide access to a database which contains the biographical details of more than 90,000 men who served in the Regiment during the First World War. Genealogy and research experts are on hand to assist with those hoping to learn more about the King’s Regiment, including Pals and Territorials; local

FUNDING SUPPORT FOR LOCAL HERITAGE

Galkoff’s and the Secret Life of Pembroke Place project wins Heritage Lottery Fund supportDownloadable image links below Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and National Museums Liverpool have received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund to support a collaborative project looking at two important heritage sites on LSTM’s campus. Galkoff’s and the Secret Life of Pembroke Place is a project that will, over the coming months, investigate the history of Court Housing and the former Galkoff’s butchers shop, situated opposite LSTM’s original 1914 building. Development

DIG THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS!

Festival of Archaeology at Museum of LiverpoolA week-long celebration of all things archaeological at the Museum of Liverpool brings history to life this summer, from 20 to 27 July 2016. From handling sessions, trails, role-players, crafts, talks and tours, the Festival of Archaeology has something for young and old to get involved with and see for themselves the many ways archaeology gives us a powerful connection to our past.   The festival includes exciting events run in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University. Live experiments on the Formby Footprints inform us about

PICASSO PRINTS INSPIRE MUSIC, WORKSHOPS AND FAMILY CRAFTS

Free events inspired by ground-breaking artworkImages available in downloadable links below. The distinctive trill of Spanish guitar will echo around the rooms of Lady Lever Art Gallery this summer as it celebrates its hit new exhibition, Picasso Linocuts from the British Museum with a programme of free events. From Flamenco guitar and dance performances, to linocut demonstrations and family activities, the new exhibition is the inspiration behind a packed programme which aims to share the influences behind Picasso’s genius and introduce his innovative approach to linocut prints.

FIRST WORLD WAR: CHARITY AND LIVERPOOL’S HOME FRONT

Exhibition examines untold stories of First World WarFirst World War: Charity and Liverpool’s Home Front, supported by Armed Forces Covenant, runs from 17 June to October 2016 at the Museum of Liverpool. The exhibition explores the many charity organisations established at the time through photographs, oral histories and case studies. It is part of a series of exhibitions, events and displays being held at the Museum for the centenary period of the First World War. The exhibition opens ahead of the 100 year anniversary of the First Day of the Somme (1 July 1916), when the British

LAST CHANCE TO SEE POPPIES: WOMEN AND WAR

Catch Lee Karen Stow’s moving exhibition before it closesDownloadable image link below Poppies: Women and War, a moving photographic exhibition exploring the personal stories of women affected by war, closes at the Museum of Liverpool on 5 June 2016. More than 550,000 people, who have visited the Museum since the exhibition opened, have had the chance to see the striking portraits of women whose lives have been affected by conflict, from the First World War to present day, and which are accompanied by botanical images of poppies; the symbol of remembrance. Described by visitors as “

HARRY POTTER BIKE AT MUSEUM OF LIVERPOOL

Wizard technology on displayThe motorbike and sidecar belonging to Hagrid, Harry Potter’s loyal friend and Hogwart’s gamekeeper, goes on display at the Museum of Liverpool from 16 May to 9 June. The quirky vehicle, which was originally owned by Harry’s godfather Sirius Black, has a starring role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1. Its big moment comes in a particularly hair-raising scene as Harry and Hagrid embark on a dangerous chase through an underground road tunnel, which was actually filmed in the Birkenhead Queensway tunnel. You are invited to attend a media

PICASSO AT LADY LEVER ART GALLERY

Exhibition of ground-breaking prints from British MuseumImages available on request. Picasso Linocuts from the British Museum goes on display at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight from 24 June 2016 to 8 January 2017 The Still Life under the Lamp and the Jacqueline Reading series from the British Museum collection (acquired with the support of the Art Fund) are displayed for the first time outside the Museum in this wonderfully bold and colourful exhibition. The exhibition, which also features prints from the Nude Woman at the Spring set, reveals the progressive stages of

1916 Easter Rising

Community display, supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, reveals city’s role.To mark the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a display at the Museum of Liverpool explores the roles of the Liverpool men and women involved in a pivotal moment of Irish history. 1916 Easter Rising: the Liverpool connection opens on 20 April 2016. Developed by the Liverpool Easter 1916 Commemoration Committee, with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, the display is part of the Museum's Our City, Our Stories programme. You are invited to attend the press preview at the Museum of Liverpool on 20

HILLSBOROUGH TRIBUTES

New objects join Museum of Liverpool’s collectionTwo new items join the Museum of Liverpool’s collection, to go on public display on 5 April 2016, marking the anniversary of the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy (15 April). The items - a painting of actress Sue Johnston and a patchwork quilt - have a common source of inspiration; the resilience of the families of the 96 people who lost their lives during the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. You are invited to a press preview at the Museum of Liverpool on 5 April at 1pm. Available for interview and photographs:

LIVERPOOL AT THE MOVIES

Museum of Liverpool exhibition tells the story of film-making in the cityDownloadable image links below The Museum of Liverpool is to host a special exhibition of original film posters and memorabilia celebrating Liverpool’s starring role in films featuring the city from the past 60 years. Reel Stories: Liverpool and the Silver Screen opens Friday 11 March 2016 until September 2017. You are invited to a press preview of the exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool on Thursday 10 March 2016 at 10.30. Paul Gallagher, Acting Senior Curator of Urban History is available for interview and

ROMAN TREASURES OF CHESHIRE

First public display in LiverpoolDownloadable image links below Two exciting new finds of Roman treasure go on public display for the first time at the Museum of Liverpool from 13 February to 19 June 2016. Roman Treasures of Cheshire presents the Cheshire Hoards; the collective name of the two remarkable groups of Roman artefacts, discovered in recent years by local metal detectorists. You are invited to see the Cheshire Hoards at the Museum of Liverpool on Tuesday 16 February 2016 at 9.30am. Liz Stewart, Curator of Archaeology and the Historic Environment, Vanessa Oaken, Finds

ROSSETTI REVEALED

Pre-Raphaelite beauty stars in first public displayDownloadable image link below. Additional images available on request. 135 years after it was painted, a little known Pre-Raphaelite treasure goes on public display for the first time in Pre-Raphaelites: Beauty and Rebellion, which runs at the Walker Art Gallery from 12 February to 5 June 2016. You are invited to the media preview of Pre-Raphaelites: Beauty and Rebellion at the Walker Art Gallery on Tuesday 9 February at 10:30am. Christopher Newall will be available for interviews and photographs, along with art gallery

LIVERPOOL AT THE MOVIES

Museum of Liverpool exhibition tells the story of film-making in the cityDownloadable image links below The Museum of Liverpool is to host a special exhibition of original film posters and memorabilia celebrating Liverpool’s starring role in films featuring the city from the past 60 years. Reel Stories: Liverpool and the Silver Screen opens Friday 11 March 2016 until Sunday 29 January 2017. Displaying more than 40 original film posters, the exhibition shines the spotlight on Liverpool’s cinematic history and celebrates its enduring relationship with the silver screen. As the most-

Ronnie Colwell

New display reveals Liverpool warriorDownloadable image links below A formidable suit of samurai armour joins a new display of items related to Ronnie Colwell, founder of the internationally-acclaimed Liverpool Shotokan Karate Club (LSKC), at the Museum of Liverpool from 28 January 2016. You are invited to send a reporter, photographer or camera crew to the Museum of Liverpool at 10:15am on Thursday 28 January 2016 to see the armour being installed. Ronnie’s son Andrew Colwell and Assistant Curator of Urban History, Claire Hunter will be available for interview. A leading

2016 EXHIBITIONS ANNOUNCED

National Museums Liverpool’s exhibitions programme for 2016Images available on request National Museums Liverpool has announced its exhibition programme for 2016, across its eight museums and galleries. The year will present some fantastic opportunities to visit Liverpool to experience new, inspirational, celebratory and historical exhibitions in some of the city’s most-visited venues. Both the Walker Art Gallery and Lady Lever Art Gallery are looking forward to some significant highlights next year, as they welcome two major exhibitions and the highly anticipated re-opening of the

LAST CHANCE TO SEE JOHN MOORES

UK’s biggest painting prize closes 30 NovemberIt’s the last chance to see 69,104 miniature human figures crammed onto one canvas; a visual depiction of the moves made in a game of chess played by the Dada artist Duchamp; an elderly woman engulfed by a transcendental white light from a chest freezer, and the eerie corpse of a young deer languishing on a dining table. These are just four of the 50 stunning paintings on display in the John Moores Painting Prize at the Walker Art Gallery until 30 November 2014. More than 50,000 visitors have been to see the eclectic exhibition, which

TABITHA MOSES EXHIBITION EXTENDED

Moving artwork at the Walker Art GalleryTabitha Moses: Investment, on display at Walker Art Gallery, is beautiful new work by winner of the Liverpool Art Prize 2013, Tabitha Moses. Visitors to the gallery have been so touched by the intimacy of the exhibition, which explores fertility symbols, ancient and contemporary, that it has been extended until Sunday 4 January 2015, so more people can enjoy it. Head of Fine Art, Ann Bukantas said: “There has been a wonderful response to Tabitha Moses’ exhibition. Visitors have been very moved both by the story behind Investment, which is a

The Gang: Photographs by Catherine Opie

Exhibition of work by renowned American photographerA new acquisition for the Walker Art Gallery takes the centre of a stunning collection of work by leading American photographer, Catherine Opie.  The Gang: Photographs by Catherine Opie (1990), which runs at the Walker from 4 October to 15 February 2015, is a major part of Liverpool’s Homotopia Festival 2014. Media are invited to view the work at 11am on Monday 13 October 2014 at the Walker Art Gallery.  Head of Fine Art, Ann Bukantas is available for photographs and interview. The iconic image The Gang, presented to the Walker

Downton Abbey costumes star in new exhibition

Elegance and glamour at the Lady Lever Art GalleryA stylish new exhibition showcases ten exquisite outfits created for ITV's Downton Abbey television series. Glamorous gowns worn by much-loved characters, including the Dowager Countess of Grantham, Lady Mary and Lady Grantham, are among those on display in Style from the Small Screen at the Lady Lever Art Gallery from 10 October to 18 January 2015. You are invited to a media preview at 11am on Wednesday 8 October 2014 at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. Curator of Costume and Textiles, Pauline Rushton is available for interviews and

ROSE WYLIE CLAIMS UK PAINTING’S BIGGEST PRIZE

80-year-old artist scoops £25,000 first prize, sponsored by David M Robinson*Embargoed until 19:30 on Friday 19 September* Images attached Rose Wylie was announced the 29th winner of the John Moores Painting Prize today at the Walker Art Gallery where the Prize was established almost 60 years ago.  Rose was awarded the £25,000 first prize, which is sponsored by David M Robinson, for PV Windows and Floorboards, selected from more than 2,500 entries. The painting, which features four disjointed female figures set in a linear white gallery space, is typical of Rose's work. Often

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