Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

Upcoming events at Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

Williamson Art Gallery & Museum is a museum in Claughton. Near Here currently lists 13 upcoming events, including Costume Figure Drawing: Pre-Raphaelite Women, Creaking Gates and Creative Business Clinic - 1:1 Mentorship.

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Costume Figure Drawing: Pre-Raphaelite Women

A new monthly drawing class is coming to the Williamson! From next month, themed ‘Costume Figure Drawing’ classes will be starting Friday 24th July. Whether you are looking to start a new skill or a seasoned pro all are welcome to join in. Informal tutoring is available on request and refreshments available from the Williamson Café. This months theme will be ‘Pre-Raphaelite Women’. Please bring your own sketching paper and materials. No booking required, cash or card payments on the door. Cash: Under 18’s £10| Adults £12 (0.17p surcharge on card payments) Doors open at 18:20pm For more information please

Fri 24 Jul19:30Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Live Music

Creaking Gates

Creaking Gates will be performing live at the Williamson! A local Acoustic folk, American roots music and Americana band from the Wirral. Creaking Gates have been performing together for many years and is a well loved band here on the Wirral. Join us at the gallery for a night that is set to be electrifying and entertaining. Friday 24th FREE See More & Hear More Follow Creaking Gates on Facebook and Instagram

Fri 24 Jul19:30Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Creative Business Clinic - 1:1 Mentorship

NEW to Community Mondays a monthly Creative Business Clinic: Free 1:1 Mentorship for Local Creators Got a creative business idea, brand, or strategy you’d like to refine? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, our free 1:1 Creative Business Clinic offers tailored advice to help you turn vision into action. What We Cover: Business Development: Talk through your creative, craft, or art business—from concept to execution. Partnerships & Networking: Build meaningful relationships with organisations, voluntary groups, venues, or collaborators. Financial Clarity: Develop budgets, review funding applications, or explore sustainable pricing models. Brand & Communication: Sharpen your messaging, visual identity, or audience engagement strategy. Why Attend? This isn’t a lecture—it’s a collaborative, no-nonsense session led by you. As a business mentor and chaos architect, I’ll help you untangle challenges, spot opportunities, and leave with actionable next steps. Think of it as therapy for your creative hustle. How It Works: In-person only (for now). 60-minute sessions – book your slot online via the link below. No free spot? Pop us an email, and we might set up a virtual meeting. Confidential, judgment-free, and 100% free. Who’s It For? Emerging creators testing the waters. Established makers hitting a roadblock. Social enterprises or CICs aligning profit with purpose. Anyone who wants to simplify, strategise, or scale their creative work.

Mon 27 Jul15:00Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Live Music

Medical Negligence

“Get ready to be blown away by Medical Negligence – a six-piece band made up of friends, family, and a shared love of music (and yes, a medical background too!). Expect a stunning mix of guitars, harp, flutes, cello, mandolin, piano, percussion, and FOUR incredible voices weaving together unique arrangements that cross genres and generations. Add in their hilarious on-stage banter, and you’ve got a night full of music, laughter, and magic. ” See More Hear More Follow MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE The Williamson Café will be open for drinks (including alcohol) and light bites.

Fri 31 Jul19:30Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Live Music

Emptiness In Sound Live Performance

Cailiach and Eljae of Emptiness in Sound invite you into a transformative musical journey through sound, healing, and dance. Blending progressive house rhythms with sacred mantras, healing frequencies, and channelled vocals, their music creates a deeply immersive experience designed to awaken the body, heart, and soul. Drawing on Caileach’s work as a quantum healer, meditation teacher and trained sound healer, alongside Laura’s gifts as an oracle and intuitive channel, their music and voices weave together ethereal soundscapes, medicine music, and ancient sacred vibrations with modern electronic beats. Expect soothing melodies, uplifting grooves, light language, and powerful frequencies that guide you through the energy of the chakras, from deep inner presence to ecstatic dance. Their latest album, Dance of the Chakras, is a celebration of healing through movement, sound, connection and the spaces in between, inviting audiences to dance, release, and remember. Inspired by ancient wisdom and futuristic soundscapes, their music weaves together medicine songs, light language, and progressive house rhythms to create a transformative and heart opening experience. Friday 7th August FREE Follow on Instagram

Fri 7 Aug19:30Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Wirral Life Drawing: Williamson Art Gallery

Life Drawing at the beautiful Williamson Art Gallery. All abilities welcome!

Fri 14 Aug19:30Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Children & Family

Children's Story Time

A NEW Community Monday summer reading group is starting at the Williamson with local children’s author Alicia Steens and Benny! Join Alicia for a magical Benny & Friends family experience. Children can: Meet Benny, the lovable bunny from Benny and the Lost Picnic Basket. Take a photo with Benny. Help Benny find his lost picnic basket. Enjoy colouring activities. Listen to a reading from Benny and the Lost Picnic Basket. Come along to discover the magical world of Benny & Friends and enjoy a fun, interactive experience for young children and their families. For children aged 3-7 years old Click the link to join the Benny & Friends Club and receive free colouring pages, updates on new books, family activities and future events. Become friends with Benny

Mon 17 Aug13:30Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Arts & Culture

Wirral Life Drawing: Williamson Art Gallery

Life Drawing at the beautiful Williamson Art Gallery. All abilities welcome!

Fri 11 Sept19:30Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Live Music

Kaboodle Choir & Kab'Ukes

Kaboodle Community Choir were formed in 2007. Their performances at the gallery are always entertaining, and they’ll be performing a broad range of popular songs. They are supported by Kab’Ukes, a small band of Ukelele players, who are all members of the choir. They’ll be performing their own fun and energetic set in the middle of the show. Follow Kaboodle Choir here Friday 25th September FREE The Williamson Cafe will be open for refreshments.

Fri 25 Sept19:30Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Arts & Culture

Wirral Life Drawing: Williamson Art Gallery

Life Drawing at the beautiful Williamson Art Gallery. All abilities welcome!

Fri 9 Oct19:30Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Arts & Culture

Wirral Life Drawing: Williamson Art Gallery

Life Drawing at the beautiful Williamson Art Gallery. All abilities welcome!

Fri 13 Nov18:30Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Community

The Paul O'Grady Story

“This free exhibition will be Paul’s gift to his hometown” The Paul O’Grady Story Major Retrospective Exhibition from 4th December to late 2027 A major exhibition delving into the private archive of Paul O’Grady, revealing his life in front of and behind the cameras will open in his hometown of Birkenhead at the end of this year. The Paul O’Grady Story will be a free exhibition at Williamson Art Gallery and will open on 4 December 2026. The exhibition, featuring a wider community and participation programme, will give a first glimpse into the extensive archive of Paul, contextualising him as an LGBTQIA+ icon, an award-winning broadcaster, passionate activist and someone who gave a voice to the voiceless, particularly those with four paws. From Tranmere to the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, the “blonde bombsite of Birkenhead” to Battersea Dog’s Home, the exhibition will present Paul O’Grady is one of Britain’s most cherished, and significant cultural figures. Supported by a grant of £241,484 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Wirral Council has collaborated with Andre Portasio as Creative Consultant in association with Joan Marshrons, alongside arts organisations Switchflicker and DuoVision. Birkenhead is at the heart of Paul O’Grady’s story, whether it is the acid tongue of Lily Savage, the humour and activism of Paul as a presenter and entertainer, the determination to stand up for a cause and the working-class identity at his core.

Fri 4 Dec10:00Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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Coming soon- THE PAUL O'GRADY STORY

“This free exhibition will be Paul’s gift to his hometown” The Paul O’Grady Story Major Retrospective Exhibition from 4th December to late 2027 A major exhibition delving into the private archive of Paul O’Grady, revealing his life in front of and behind the cameras will open in his hometown of Birkenhead at the end of this year. The Paul O’Grady Story will be a free exhibition at Williamson Art Gallery and will open on 4 December 2026. The exhibition, featuring a wider community and participation programme, will give a first glimpse into the extensive archive of Paul, contextualising him as an LGBTQIA+ icon, an award-winning broadcaster, passionate activist and someone who gave a voice to the voiceless, particularly those with four paws. From Tranmere to the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, the “blonde bombsite of Birkenhead” to Battersea Dog’s Home, the exhibition will present Paul O’Grady is one of Britain’s most cherished, and significant cultural figures. Supported by a grant of £241,484 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Wirral Council has collaborated with Andre Portasio as Creative Consultant in association with Joan Marshrons, alongside arts organisations Switchflicker and DuoVision. Birkenhead is at the heart of Paul O’Grady’s story, whether it is the acid tongue of Lily Savage, the humour and activism of Paul as a presenter and entertainer, the determination to stand up for a cause and the working-class identity at his core.

Fri 4 Dec10:00Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

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