Free Museums in Halton

"Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3JL - Visit now. Grab a free toolbelt activity kit and adventure around this Grade I-listed gallery which makes art headlines around the world for all the right reasons. Don’t miss the Clore Arts Studio and pay-as-you-feel menu for children from award-winning chef Mary-Ellen McTague and Real Junk Food Manchester."

"Situated in the heart of Manchester city centre, Manchester Art Gallery mixes history with contemporary fine art to bring us the best exhibitions and collections. The gallery is also famous for its 19th century British paintings and Pre-Raphaelite works. This gallery is great for any art and design students as the variety of work on exhibition is of such a wide variety to suit any artistic style."

"Located on Mosley Street, Manchester Art Gallery is a free entry gallery that has been at the centre of life in Manchester for nearly 200 years. The gallery strives for social change through its collections, displays and public programmes. Pay a visit to see exhibitions including Grayson’s Art Club and What is Manchester Art Gallery."

"Everyone knows about Manchester’s history and continuing relationship with the world’s most popular sport, football. Manchester United and City are two of the most successful clubs on Earth, whilst also being two of the biggest brands. The former in particular has a rich history dating back to earlier in the 20th century, resulting in their current standing as one of the biggest – if not the biggest – sporting brands."

"The National Football Museum will reopen from Thursday 27th May. £5.00 or free for Manchester residents Plan your visit"

"Whether you’re a die hard football fan or not, here's the place to discover the history of football in one of the worlds biggest footballing cities."

"There are two new displays of both powerful and thought-provoking artworks including Shane D’Allessandro's striking painting of the Union Jack - an ode to the Windrush generation capturing the Caribbean contribution to British Society. The painting has a personal story for Shane whose paternal grandparents were part of the Windrush generation and who supported Britain during and after World War Two. Lambeaux (scraps) by Giles Eli-Dit-Cosaque is a fantasised diary reconstructed from disparate elements."

"Liverpool has a rich maritime history, and if this is of interest to you, or there is curiosity surrounding the ships and industry that was led through the sea, canals, and estuary, then the Merseyside Maritime Museum is the place to go. Usually, there are a lot of family-focused activities and trails that you can enjoy. Looking online will be able to give you the most up to date information of current exhibitions and trails you and the family can get involved with"

"Extended due to lockdown, this extraordinary exhibition features 200 photographs of Liverpool, the north and international conflict, captured over the last 60 years of Don McCullin's career. Liverpool Biennial exhibition. Featuring new commissions and existing works by Ines Doujak and John Barker, Linder, Jutta Koether and Ebony G Patterson, alongside works from Tate’s collection including Judy Chicago, Nicholas Hlobo, Martine Syms, Anu Põder and Ithell Colquhoun."

"If you’re looking to get your art fix, you can’t beat the Tate. Housed in the Albert Dock, Tate Liverpool has been home to modern and contemporary art for over 30 years. Since opening, the Tate has held over 150 exhibitions and displays from a huge range of artists."

"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."

"Having opened in 2011, The Museum of Liverpool is one of the youngest in the city. Devoted to the history of the city it is the world's first national museum to be dedicated to a regional city. From exhibitions on The Beatles to the secret life of Pembroke Place, this museum is perfect is you are looking to learn much more about the city you are staying in."

"Proudly showcasing the city’s global significance, the Museum of Liverpool sits on the city’s iconic Pier Head. Here you’ll find exhibitions on the history of Liverpool, the passing trade through the docks and the unique impact the city has had on the world in years gone by."

"Contemporary Six – The Gallery is a leading independent art gallery located in the heart of the city centre of Manchester opposite the beautiful Town Hall. Established in 2010 by Alex Reuben, the gallery is known for offering a warm and friendly welcome to art enthusiasts, collectors, and new visitors and explorers to the city. Specialising in original paintings, landscapes, portraits, abstracts handmade prints, sculptures, and ceramics."

"From Darrell Evanes’ scrap metal sculpture to Matthew Bourne’s natural abstracts, Contemporary Six’s repertoire is all encompassing. Having outgrown its former location of Royal Exchange Arcade, the gallery - founded by Alex Reuben in 2010 - now occupies an airy space on Princess Street, where it represents around 40 artists. Best feature: Contemporary Six offers the Own Art Scheme, which allows buyers to pay in monthly instalments"

"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."

"The Whitworth will partially reopen from Wednesday 19 May 2021. The gallery is expected to reopen fully from Thursday 1 July 2021."

"A post shared by Western Approaches HQ (@westernapproacheshq) on Jul 12, 2019 at 9:47am PDT. Hidden beneath the streets of Liverpool city centre is one of the most important buildings of the Second World War. Known locally as the ‘Fortress’, this little-known, top-secret bunker was the command centre for Navy & Air Force operations in the Atlantic."

"Having opened in 2011, The Museum of Liverpool is one of the youngest in the city. Devoted to the history of the city it is the world's first national museum to be dedicated to a regional city. From exhibitions on The Beatles to the secret life of Pembroke Place, this museum is perfect is you are looking to learn much more about the city you are staying in."

"Proudly showcasing the city’s global significance, the Museum of Liverpool sits on the city’s iconic Pier Head. Here you’ll find exhibitions on the history of Liverpool, the passing trade through the docks and the unique impact the city has had on the world in years gone by."

"No Location: Portland Street Dining Style: Casual Website: http://www.newyorkerdiner.co.uk/ Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZGnD6DuoALAWiqBU7. Nazma’s Note: I came here towards the end of last year. I don’t know if they were having a bad day or something but it was awful!"

"Tucked away underground and well known for its divine American-inspired eats such as buttermilk fried chicken on waffles, New Yorker Diner also has a penchant for creating donut based desserts that sound too good to be true. Heard of ice cream sandwiches?"

"This edgy, American-style burger joint serves up their own twist on American dishes, with everything from burgers, hot dogs and chicken wings. They even serve a dish called Everyone's Got a Gun in Texas which includes a double cheeseburger, bacon, waffle fries, JD maple, barbecue pulled pork, redneck barbecue and bacon mayo. 11-13 Parr St, Liverpool L1 4JN"

"A post shared by Almost Famous (@almostfamous) on Mar 2, 2019 at 10:07am PST. Almost Famous is notorious for creating delicious, yet unusual burgers. Since opening in Liverpool, Almost Famous has led the trend for wacky and wonderful burgers."

"A once-only London institution, The Blues Kitchen hitched on a soul train straight to Manchester, filling a void in the city’s music scene. Swinging moves, soul nights and gallons of bourbon, the Blues Kitchen will give you life and steal your heart."