Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Liverpool during the Second World War?
As we remember the D Day landings, join a member of their friendly team to explore what life was like on the British home front in Liverpool. Take the opportunity to examine photographs, real and replica objects from our handling collection.
Look at images of war ravaged Liverpool, find out what it was like to be sent away from home as an evacuee, and how Liverpool became the most heavily bombed UK city after London.
Find out about evacuation, the Blitz, rations and more in this engaging and informative experience.
Please be aware this event is for adults and children ages 6+. Due to the nature of the behind the scenes environment this is to ensure the safety of visitors. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ever wanted to know what it takes to look after all the amazing animals in our aquarium?
Wonder no more! Why not book onto this 20 minute guided tour with one of their knowledgeable aquarium team members.
You’ll be taken into their back of house facilities to see how they look after the animals in our care.
Each tour will have a maximum of 10 visitors and is for years 6+ they also ask for a minimum ratio of 3 children to 1 adult.
* Please can you collect a consent form at the front desk when you arrive at the museum, please hand this to your guide at the meeting point (level one by the fish tank) 10 minutes before your tour starts.
Can you crack the Morse Code challenge?
Get hands-on in an interactive music session and test your skills at decoding messages that were sent from the Titanic as the ship was sinking.
Suitable for children and adults of all ages.
Sessions at 11am, 1pm , 2pm and 3pm. Drop-in activity, no need to book.
This ground-breaking one day event is a community run project to enable people of all faiths and none to find out about the faith of Islam and Muslim people.
This fun packed day has activities for all the family including arts and crafts as well as an introduction to Arabic calligraphy. Join them to learn about common misconceptions and discover how there is far more that we all have in common!
Head along and discover the real beauty of Islam, a way of life for more than 1.8 billion people!
The Hartley Hut, designed by Jesse Hartley, is one of three octagonal granite cabins – built in 1844 – as part of the Albert Dock construction.
They were built as shelters for the workers operating the gates into the river, providing a place to keep warm and dry away from the unforgiving waterfront weather.
As part of the Waterfront Transformation Project, the Hartley Hut is being given a new lease of life and they want to hear from you!
Pop in on Tuesday 4th June, between 1pm and 4pm, to learn more about this fascinating building and share any memories or stories you have about it. You can find the Hartley Hut next to the Pilotage building at the river side of Canning Dock.
Calling all Slow-Fashion Warriors and the ‘Upcycling Curious’ – join their group!
Some regular Indigoers are starting an Upcycling team that will meet on a Thursday and we want you to be a part of it
Maybe you’re curious, maybe you want to join us every week as a way of meeting like-minded souls or perhaps you want to find a good drop in… whatever your feeling, join this group to find out what each week might bring.
Each week you might learn new simple sewing techniques, the best way to patch items or share tips and tricks that we’ve learnt along the way… it’s flexible and led by the members, but one thing connects them: they think slow fashion is cool and maybe you do too
Craft projects hanging around you promised you’d have finished? Need to find some inspiration for your next painting?
Head down to Crafternoon, sit in their comfy Snug with a cuppa and let the creativity flow.
Its alway nice to create in community … and even better if there are cups of tea available at the end of your finger tips too!
No pressure for anything to be perfect, no pressure for projects to get finished – just come in with friends or to make some new ones!
The arts are competitive. The industry is underfunded. Resources are hard to come by. What does Liverpool have to offer to combat this?
Theatre in the city is currently abuzz thanks to ‘Boys from the Black Stuff’ (Liverpool’s Royal Court), ‘Up Next Festival’ (Unity Theatre) and ‘The Legend of Ned Ludd’ (Everyman Theatre) running alongside each other. With a mix of established and new works being embraced by audiences, creatives are constantly asking themselves the same questions: when/how/where can I get my opportunity?
In supporting these creatives, Joe Ward-Munrow will be facilitating an affordable workshop, ‘Building Brilliant Language’ on Saturday 11th May. Hosted by the Everyman Theatre, the writer of ‘The Legend of Ned Ludd’ will guide attendees through his process of how to use language creatively within their work; a key technique that has helped build his brand-new production.
Described by ‘The Financial Times’ as “thrillingly audacious”, the 249 variations of this play allow for every performance to be completely different to the previous. It therefore goes without saying that Ward-Munrow has a creative mind designed to be unpacked… and now it can be.
Those in attendance must be 18+ and will have the opportunity to watch the show following the workshop for a discounted price.
Continuing Culture Warrington’s Artist Development programme, they welcome Not Too Tame and Shakespeare North Playhouse to Warrington as they team up again for an electrifying production of Twelfth Night!
Join their writing group to connect with people and feel inspired to create, with activities to spark ideas for storytelling, scripting and poetry. Inspired by the themes of Twelfth Night, it’s a friendly space to meet and share in the process together, with no pressure to read your work aloud. Who knows they may find their next Shakespeare in Warrington!
Using Herbs workshop, 10am – 12pm. Meet at the Museum and find out about herbal history and lore.
Visit the Sky Garden to harvest a selection of herbs, before returning to the Museum to make a herbal bath / tea bag, herbal oil and handmade soap.
£5 per person to cover materials, payable in cash on the day please.
For info, or to book, contact Amanda Moore, Education & Sustainability Officer on: amoore@culturewarrington.org, 01925 361 730
