Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Aspull

"Opposite the Lowry on the south side of the Manchester Ship Canal in Trafford Park is one of five branches for the Imperial War Museum, opened in 2002. This remarkable building, with three interlocking metallic shards (invoking air, earth and water), was designed by Daniel Libeskind and intended to induce a feeling of disorientation apt for war. The entrance is in the 55-metre-high “air shard”, while the permanent exhibition is on the first floor in the “earth shard”."

"Needing no introduction, Tate Liverpool is one of the country’s leading galleries of contemporary art. Situated in a former docking warehouse on Albert Dock, Tate’s calendar includes a regularly revolving, versatile run of exhibitions, with a lot of them offering free entry."

"Photo credit: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Tate_Liverpool_-_geograph.org.uk_-_206623.jpg. The Tate is the cornerstone of Liverpool’s contemporary art scene. The venue was founded by Alan Bowness, who was Tate’s director in the ’80s."

"Another magnificent piece of culture on the Albert Dock, the TATE Modern was opened in 1988 and is the number one spot in this part of the country for anyone …"

"From Wednesday May 19, the stunning Whitworth gallery will be partially reopen to the public, with a film screening of Imran Perretta: the destructors on display. The cafe will be back open too, but the full gallery will be up and running again by July 1, in time for its MIF21 summer exhibition. Plan your visit at whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/visit."

"The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester has a very Instagrammable restaurant. With all glass walls it feels like your in the middle of nature. You have beautiful views over the park in which you can find the Whitworth Gallery."

"Surrounded by the University of Salford, this sizeable museum is on the south side of Peel Park, mapping the history of Salford and with a large inventory of Victorian art. The museum dates to 1850, and would be worth a visit just to appreciate its Italianate Renaissance-style galleries. These have been arranged to reflect the layout of a Victorian museum, with paintings, decorative art and sculpture all competing for your attention in the same space."

"Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4WU - Visit now. A family friendly city museum that stakes a claim as the UK’s first free public library. Explore the historic Lark Hill Place street installation then let loose in Peel Park."

"A glorious sister venue to London's Natural History Museum (both designed by Liverpool-born architect Alfred Waterhouse), it's worth a visit to the University of Liverpool's gallery and museum for its exterior alone. The Grade II-listed building's gothic terracotta design led to the coining of the term "red-brick" university and is a shining example of Victorian prowess; more so now after a recent £8.6m refurb. Expect a really creepy museum (fossils, taxidermy, skeletons and curios from the university's 130-year history), a special collections gallery (including the largest display of paintings and prints by wildlife artist John James Audubon outside the US), and a regularly revolving programme of contemporary art exhibitions."

"In this fascinating museum, you will find a range of collections displaying the weird and the wonderful from nightmares in a bottle, Victorian dental surgeries, and a fine art collection. This variety of exhibits is bound to inspire everyone and teach you something about almost everything!. The Victoria Gallery and Museum aim to give visitors a unique insight into the curiosities from the 127 years of the University of Liverpool."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user JohnShipley89 used under CC BY 4.0. Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is Warrington’s premier art gallery and houses over 200,00 exhibits and objects, covering everything from local history to numismatics, from archaeology to ethnology. Located right in the centre of town, the Warrington Museum & Art Gallery is very easy to find and well worth a visit."

"Key to the redevelopment of the Ropewalks quarter of Liverpool, and catering for the needs of film and art lovers since 2003, FACT was founded on a remit to "use the power of creative technology to inspire and enrich lives". Tucked behind the bohemian Bold St, this futuristic-looking space – made up of three floors of galleries, cinema screens, a cafe and a bar – celebrated a decade since its launch, in which time it has played host to pioneering work from Pipilotti Rist, Nam June Paik, Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Kurt Hentschläger. 88 Wood Street, fact.co.uk."

"Liverpool's much-loved independent cinema and arts centre holds the title of the UK's leading organisation for the support and display of film, art and new media. FACT hosts a wide range of activities, screening and events for the whole family, including a Kids' Club film, accompanied by games and activities for young movie fans, on Saturdays. The weekly Big Scream Club is exclusively for parents and babies under one year old."

"FACT on Wood Street is hoping to open again from May 19 with three brand new exhibitions including Biennial artists. Soft Boys, in the foyer gallery, is a short film about queer and trans joy, specifically within the Somali culture and community. It’s free, no booking needed."

"CFCCA is the UK leader in Chinese visual culture, with a reputation for debut solo exhibitions and a roster of internationally-renowned artists; impressive considering that, three decades ago, it was just a series of events in Manchester’s Chinatown. As Manchester’s Chinese population is second only to London’s, the centre’s heritage is particularly important; now represented in a new archive and library. Best feature: A vibrant events schedule, spanning film screenings to workshops and even Mandarin lessons"

"Centre For Chinese Contemporary Art is a unique art gallery with a year-round programme of socially engaged exhibitions, events, and artist residencies. They have over 30 years experience of working with emerging and established artists to provide a space for conversation, debate, and cross-cultural exchange. They are the go-to place to discover new artists and explore relevant global issues from different international perspectives."

"CFCCA reopens with a duo of exhibitions investigating and unpicking themes of belonging, identity and citizenship in a globalised and hyper-connected society. Housed in CFCCA’s Northern Quarter galleries, the exhibitions are just a few minutes’ walk from the Arndale Shopping Centre. Multiplicities in Flux brings together works by contemporary artists Grace Lau and Eelyn Lee in a dialogue around identity and belonging."

"Tiger Rock Hawker Restaurant is a fusion of Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Singaporean and Vietnamese cuisines. They serve small plates and bowls full of rich, savoury and flavourful dishes that are authentic from the eastern continent. A family-friendly restaurant, they have regular meals and kids meals."

"Tiger Rock is a fusion of Thai, Chinese, Malaysian, Singaporean and Vietnamese cuisines. They serve small plates and bowls full of rich, savoury and flavourful dishes that are authentic from the eastern continent. A family-friendly restaurant, they have regular meals and kids meal."

"This nightlife favourite has undergone an extensive £200k refurbishment while we've all been stuck in multiple lockdowns, and will reopen with new owners. Throwing open the doors to drinkers, diners and ravers on Friday July 23, Joshua Brookes will welcome Darius Syrossian on its big reopening night. The refurb includes the addition of a permanent site for Cubanitos, a street food business that's travelled to festivals across the country."

"Joshua Brookes is an iconic Manchester venue that plays host to all kinds of nights and has always championed the local underground scene. The venue has just undergone a massive refurbishment with a hefty price tag so that its face can match its legendary reputation. Tickets are always fairly priced and artists are regularly heavy hitters."

"Joshua Brooks, 106 Princess Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6NG. Long-established Manchester bar and nightclub, Joshua Brooks is just off student hotspot Oxford Road. Open until 4am on the weekends with regular DJ-led club nights."

"Bon Pan Asian on Clayton Square is in a prime location, not too far from plenty of bars in the city centre so you can really make a night of your visit!. With a banquet of over 150 dishes freshly prepared using the finest ingredients, Bon Pan offers a great vibe combining a relaxed yet stylish environment. Their food ranges from salad, sushi, robata grill, curry, pizza, teppanyaki and loads more delicious starters, mains and desserts."

"The Buffet-style restaurant explores the flavours of Pan Asia. Located in Clayton Square, Bon Liverpool offers an extensive menu of authentic, freshly prepared rolls. Plus, the fixed price buffet means you can try as many dishes as you like!"

"This authentic Brazilian steakhouse features continuous table side service of different prime cuts of meat, including beef, chicken, pork and lamb. The vast range of mouth watering meats are cooked on an open fire and then carved at the table right in front of you, where you can pick how much you want. Located on Queen Square near to Liverpool Lime Street Station, Copacabana is in a prime location, perfect if you fancy a few drinks after your meal!"