National Museums Liverpool

This time last month, we were busy hosting Labour Party Conference fringe events at Museum of Liverpool!   Our team pulled out all the stops to create the perfect atmosphere for our corporate clients - from boardroom meetings and drinks receptions to conference sessions and debates. Our purpose-built museum has stunning views of Liverpool's iconic skyline, award-winning food and drink options, and a dedicated events team.    We could be your ideal venue.💫   To find out more, contact: nykeith.lee@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk Images © Robin Clewley 

We’re thrilled to share that we have been shortlisted in three categories at this year’s Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards:   * Museum of Liverpool Café for Taste of Liverpool City Region - Café/Bistro of the Year Award * Learning Facilitator, Phil Witter, for Unsung Hero Award * World Museum for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award. A huge thank you and well done to Phil Witter and all of our teams who have been nominated within their categories for these three awards and good luck! ✨💫   We join fellow finalists for the second round of judging with winners to be announced at the awards ceremony on 27 February 2025. #LCRTA24 📸Museum of Liverpool Café © Pete Carr 📸 World Museum © Gareth Jones 📸 Butterflies © Pete Carr 📸 Workshop © Dave Jones

Budding artists and a prize-winning painter will take centre stage in our new thrilling season at National Museums Liverpool. There's a strong emphasis this season on established and up and coming artists, of all ages, from right here on our doorstep to across country. We’ve got an exciting programme of exhibitions, events and activities for everyone to enjoy. Check out what's coming up: 🌟 Kicking-off our season is John Moores Painting Prize Call for Entries, which is the UK’s most well-known painting competition bringing together the best of contemporary painting. Call for entries will open in February 2025 and will undergo two judging stages before the final selection is made for the exhibition in September 2025. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/efKEBiYF 🧑🎨 Fresh Perspectives is an exhibition showcasing works from artistic talents of local students and engagement with arts and culture outside of the classroom, returning to Lady Lever Art Gallery in February 2025. More here: https://lnkd.in/ekJRcK7e 🎨 dot-art Schools Exhibition at Walker Art Gallery in June continues this theme of showcasing up and coming talent with artworks on display created by pupils from primary, secondary and SEND schools across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eZdWgXKp 💚 Graham Crowley, John Moores Painting Prize 2023 winner, presents an enthralling new solo exhibition, Light Industry, at Walker Art Gallery following his triumphant win. More here: https://lnkd.in/eStrJ8WV We’re busy working on additional exhibitions, displays, and partnerships across our museums and galleries that will be announced later in the year, adding even more to this action-packed season. 📷 Image 1: John Moores Painting Prize behind-the-scenes installation at Walker Art Gallery. © Robin Clewley. Paintings resting against the wall in the gallery. Image 2: Fresh Perspectives 2019 at Lady Lever Art Gallery. Painting of a skull and portrait paintings hanging on the walls of the gallery. Image 3: dot-art Schools Exhibition, Overall Secondary Winner 2024, Roses Are Red Violets are Blue by Mia McKeever from Weatherhead High School. A school pupil with long hair, holding a certificate, standing in front of a wall of paintings. Image 4: Graham Crowley’s studio. © Graham Crowley. Interior of an artist's studio with art work on the walls and floor.

It was such an honour for Museum of Liverpool and our Hosted by National Museums Liverpool events team to host this showstopping night for Williams Motor Group’s 50th celebration.✨💫 A huge thanks to The Guide Liverpool for showcasing what our iconic venues can offer to such a prestigious client as Williams Motor Group in our city of Liverpool. #MuseumofLiverpool #Events #HostedByNML #WilliamsLiverpoolBMWis50 #WilliamsBMW #TheDifferenceIsWilliams #BMWUK #Creative #Community Images (c) Robin Clewley courtesy National Museums Liverpool

Reflect Financial Limited are continuing to show their commitment to supporting National Museums Liverpool’s incredible work, by renewing their corporate partnership with us for another year. Partnership is a crucial income stream for our charity, and the loyalty shown from our partners emphasises that our supporters share our vision to create a world class cultural offer for everyone to access and enjoy. Thank you Reflect Financial Ltd, we look forward to working together! Hear from Rachel Smith, Marketing Manager at Reflect Financial, about why they are partnering with us again: "We are really pleased to be renewing our corporate partnership with National Museums Liverpool for a second year. At Reflect Financial, we believe in the power of supporting cultural initiatives that make a real difference in our community. NML’s work aligns perfectly with our values, and we’re excited to continue this journey together. Through this partnership, we look forward to working with NML's Members and supporting the Learning and Participation team to promote financial literacy among young people, helping those connected with NML build a solid foundation for a secure financial future. We're proud to contribute to such a meaningful cause and excited for the opportunities this partnership will bring." 📷 Rachel Smith

Professional Liverpool are a community that comes together to contribute to a shared vision: a thriving economic future for the Liverpool City Region. They have renewed their partnership with us for another year and their continued support will be essential. It will help us to drive meaningful change and will keep us connected to the city’s business community. Thank you Professional Liverpool for being a key part of our corporate supporter family!   Keri Stanistreet, Head of Operations, Professional Liverpool, tells us more: "Professional Liverpool work collectively towards our vision “Change for the Better” placing a strategic focus on our four pillars; Grow : Connect : Learn : Belong. As a long term partner with National Museums Liverpool, renewing our partnership for another year is one more opportunity for us to work towards our vision, and we’re thrilled to be on board once again." 📷 Professional Liverpool

Partnership and collaboration is crucial for us to nurture, because successful partnerships enhance our ability to look after our collections and buildings. We're heading towards the weekend with the great news that we've secured a partnership with Liverpool Chamber of Commerce for another year. Partnerships like this enable us to continue to access the business community across the region, sharing our news, successes and ambitions and ways for all to get involved. Thank you Liverpool Chamber for your continued support!   Here's more about the partnership from Lizzie Hughes, Head of Commercial Services at Liverpool Chamber of Commerce: "We are delighted to continue our partnership with National Museums Liverpool for the upcoming year. This collaboration demonstrates our commitment to promoting cultural enrichment and economic growth within our community. By working together, we aim to highlight the rich heritage of our city, whilst supporting local businesses and creating meaningful opportunities for all. We look forward to an exciting year of innovation, engagement, and shared success." 📷 Lizzie Hughes

As a charity, we have ambitious plans for our immediate and long term future that will benefit our visitors of today and those we are yet to meet. We’re ambitious for a reason; we want to continue to make memorable experiences for everyone and challenge expectations, and we can’t do this alone. Our corporate partners play a key role via their continued support in helping us to make our ambitions a reality. This week we're celebrating the news that JB Leitch Ltd solicitors are renewing their partnership with us. It’s a pleasure to remain working together for another year!    Steve Sherlock, Head of Marketing at JB Leitch, tells us more: “Once again, we are very proud to support NML through corporate partnership, to help contribute to the incredible cultural offer across their seven venues. NML continues to be a leading light for awareness, education and engagement locally, nationally and internationally. We hope our support continues in some way, to enable this diverse and entertaining work to continue growing and reaching new audiences”.

After a wonderful season of support from our corporate partners over the summer, we're looking towards autumn with a spring in our step! We're taking a moment to celebrate PS Events who have renewed their corporate partnership with us for another year. PS Events is a well-established event crew company based in the north west, with a strong presence throughout the UK, who specialise in delivering experienced and reliable crew for a range of events. Partnership allows us to continue to deliver our world class cultural offer for the millions of visitors across our venues, so thank you PS Events for your continued support. We heard from Phil Stevens, Director at PS Events:   "Renewing our partnership with National Museums Liverpool was an easy decision. At PS Events we want to work and align our brand with the best across the region. Partnership is a fantastic opportunity for us to highlight our commitment and support, all the while knowing that our contribution helps benefit those who are visiting National Museums Liverpool. Looking forward to another year of partnership!" 🤳 Phil Stevens

For so many, our venues are places of inspiration and joy. ❤️ We’re home to world class art, educational displays, and creative events. Our galleries are full of childhood memories and cherished moments with friends and family. We are a place for learning, listening, questioning, and looking to the future. 🌟 We strive to create memorable experiences for each and every one of our visitors. As custodians of the city’s precious collections, we work to ensure this offer stands for generations to come. 🎨 One of the ways people may choose to support us is through a gift in their will. This Remember A Charity Week we're encouraging people to find out more about our work and how a gift, large or small, can help us continue our amazing programmes, exhibitions, conservation work and learning outreach. Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/emxewRGA