4,000 years ago, someone sat down and crafted this jug! Today, X-ray technology allows us to see how they shaped and assembled the clay, revealing the craftsmanship hidden beneath the surface. Can you spot the different sections? Learn more about it in our Lightbulb moments exhibition 💡

This is the beautiful Nocturne to the City, 1979–1980 by Maurice Cockrill. Measuring just over 2 x 3 metres, the painting shows a night view of the Royal Liverpool Hospital before its demolition and redevelopment. 🖼️ Play of Light exhibition 🕐 Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm 🎟️ Free!

Happy Friday! 🤩 If you’re planning a trip to visit us today, please note that Tate Hall will be closed to visitors today (Friday 31 July). Our galleries and café will remain open as usual, and we look forward to welcoming you. ✨

When you look at a print, you're often seeing the result of a creative partnership. Discover the story of Studio Prints, the artists of Making a Mark, and how the exhibition came together at our Talk & Tour. 📅 12 Sept, 2–4pm 🎟️ Free - book now: https://orlo.uk/hAN4B #MakingAMark #Printmaking

It's impossible to visit just one room! ✨ 🕙 Galleries open Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm 📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum 🎟️ Free entry

📢 One week left to see Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe! Take a journey through music, memories, photographs and personal stories in the exhibition celebrating the people and culture that helped shape Liverpool 8. 📅 Closing 1 August 2026 📍 VG&M 🕒 Tues – Sat, 10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

✨ Welcome to Lightbulb Summer! Inspired by our Lightbulb Moments exhibition, join us this August for LEGO building, planetarium adventures, bee-themed activities and mosquito discoveries. Free family events throughout the month. 🔗 Find out more: https://orlo.uk/faK8x

Did you know today marks 200 years since renowned wildlife artist John James Audubon visited Liverpool? And you can get up close to his works at this week’s Spark Cart event: 📍 VG&M 📅 Thurs 23 July, 11am-1pm 🎟️ FREE #VictoriaGalleryMuseum #JohnJamesAudubon #ThingsToDoLiverpool

Did you know? When the Victoria Building was heated by coal fires, soot would settle on the tiles. Students complained that touching the walls left their fingers covered in grime! Thankfully, the tiles are much cleaner today! 📢 Discover more stories on our free guided tours: https://orlo.uk/8a4ni

🎓 Congratulations to all our graduates celebrating this week! You may have waited years to take these photos, and now the moment is finally here. ❤️ Don't forget to stop by the VG&M and capture a few memories of your special day! #LivUniGrad #LivUni #GraduationWeek #Classof2026

You can't beat a walk around a beautiful gallery and museum ✨ Step into the VG&M this weekend and discover: • Making A Mark: Artworks From The Studio Prints Collection • Lightbulb moments exhibition • Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe exhibition (last chance before it ends on 1 August!)

🎵 Before the Beatles, these voices were already shaping Liverpool. Explore the stories behind the portraits in our Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe exhibition before it closes on 1 August. More info: https://orlo.uk/xm7G2 #ToxtethMusicHistory #BlackBritishMusic #Toxteth #LivUni

A closer look at Knight Adaggio 573 by US-based artist Linda Stein. Exploring power, feminism and gender-identity through sculpture. On display in Lightbulb moments 💡 Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

Did you know this is the first time these prints have been on display? Created through collaboration between artists and master printers Dorothea Wight and Marc Balakjian (Studio Prints), they’re now in our Making A Mark exhibition. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Free More info: https://orlo.uk/dfz2Y

Join us at the VG&M this July for: 🎬 Films (including The Aviator & Meet the Robinsons) ✏️ Liverpool Portrait Sketchers 🏛️ Guided tours Plus exhibitions: 💡 Lightbulb moments 🖌️ Making A Mark 📍 Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe More info: https://orlo.uk/t9V3N

✨ One of Liverpool’s most beautiful buildings! Did you know the VG&M was opened in 1892 and designed by Alfred Waterhouse, who also created London’s Natural History Museum? Come and explore this weekend! 🎟️ Free 🗓️ Tue–Sat, 10am-5pm Visit us: https://orlo.uk/iOHnB

Step inside the story behind the exhibition 📸 Hear from photographer Ean Flanders as he discusses Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe and the people and stories at its heart. 📅 Wed 1 July ⏰ 1pm-1.45pm 🎟️ Free *Reserve a spot: https://orlo.uk/3aRpx

📢 CAFE ANNOUNCEMENT: The Waterhouse Cafe at the VG&M will be running a reduced menu for the rest of the week. Due to the heatwave, the cafe will offer mostly cold options including sandwiches, salads and jacket potatoes. We hope to see you soon, but please do take care in this hot weather☀️

It’s the summer solstice weekend, marking the beginning of astronomical summer – this calls for sunshine & relaxing in our Quadrangle! 😎 ☀️ If you’re visiting us this weekend, don’t forget to add this peaceful spot to your itinerary! 🗓️ Tue-Sat 🕓 10am-5pm 🎟️ Free!

We interrupt your doom scroll to upgrade your weekend plans ✨ 📍 Victoria Gallery & Museum 🕰️ Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm) 🎟️ FREE! Visit our What's On page: https://orlo.uk/9QiOi #VictoriaGallery #Liverpool #ThingsToDoLiverpool

Opening today 🎉 Making A Mark: Artworks From The Studio Prints Collection. Explore over 40 stunning prints & discover how printmaking is a collaborative process shaped by experimentation, technical skill & creativity. 🎟️ Free 🗓️ Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm More info: https://orlo.uk/kFzdR

We’ve been busy installing…👀 Here’s what happens before doors open to our new exhibition! Making A Mark: Artworks From The Studio Prints Collection has over 40 prints by artists including Frank Auerbach & Lucian Freud. 🗓️ Open 13 June 🎟️ Free More info: https://orlo.uk/o5tzA

You pop in for 10 minutes...but stay for hours! Sound familiar?! Take some time out to browse our exhibitions: • Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe • Lightbulb moments • Making a Mark (launches 13 June) 📍 Tue–Sat 🕙 10am–5pm ✨ FREE entry Visit Us: https://orlo.uk/1DF6N

Step into Liverpool’s past through the lens of photographer Ean Flanders 📸 Discover stories behind exhibition 'Toxteth: Harlem of Europe' - from legendary L8 nightlife to the global influence of its most famous artists. 🗓 Wed 1 July ⏰ 1.00-1.45pm 🎟️ Free! Book: https://orlo.uk/E3Kdp

A moment of calm on campus, then and now 🤍If you’ve just finished exams or are still soaking up time on campus, come and visit us at the Victoria Gallery & Museum for a quiet break 🎨 🕔 Open Tues–Sat, 10am-5pm ➡️ What's On! https://orlo.uk/bUzbP

💃 Join dance artist Ithalia Johnson for a joyful family workshop inspired by the exhibition Toxteth: The Harlem of Europe. Explore dance moves inspired by soul, calypso, reggae & 1960s social dancing. Sat 6 June Sessions: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Super Saturday programme: https://orlo.uk/6g2aJ

📢 COMING SOON ✨Step inside a new free exhibition presenting works created at one of Britain's pioneering printmaking studios. 'Making a Mark: Artworks from the Studio Prints Collection' features more than 40 prints. 🖌️Opening Saturday 11 June 2026! ➡️ Read more: https://orlo.uk/RLp4V

Tours, talks and a special late night opening - it’s a busy week at the VG&M ✨ Tues - Guided Tour, 2pm Tues - Stars to Seas talk, 1pm–2pm Thur - VG&M Late: A Music Celebration, 5pm–8pm Sat - Liverpool Portrait Sketchers, 1pm-4pm FREE & bookable via our Events page: https://orlo.uk/j7SBY

Ready for a night of music, stories, and discovery? Join us for VG&M Late - A Music Celebration! 🎨 After-hours gallery opening 🎶 Live music and DJs 💿 Vinyl digging 📚 Hands-on archive experience 30 April, 5pm–8pm Free! #VGMLate #VictoriaGallery #ToxtethMusicHistory #BlackBritishMusic

We're celebrating Earth Day - the perfect moment to enjoy the outdoor spaces around the VG&M! 💚 Did you know our self‑guided Sculpture Trail starts in the Quadrangle? It features 14 outdoor artworks across campus. Follow the trail: https://orlo.uk/0efaV