Southport is steeped in cultural history. If you are familiar with Southport's history you will be familiar with Fortunino Matania, the Italian artist who was famous for his illustrations of Southport in the early 1900s.
One of the most popular museums in Southport is The Atkinson which has a fantastic collection of art and a large collection of local history exhibits such as; Between Land and Sea, the story of Sefton.
If you pop into the nearby Southport Market, there is a collection of art on display that was donated by The Atkinson for the opening. This showcases the history of Southport through images and art.
Whether you're interested in art, history, or something a bit different, you're sure to find something that interests you in Southport.
Museums and Galleries
British Lawnmower Museum
Enjoy a unique experience at this multi award winning quintessentially British attraction. The…
The Atkinson
• Music • Theatre • Comedy • Exhibitions • Museum • Shop…
Events at our museums and galleries
The Sefton Open 2024
The Sefton Open 2024 In collaboration with Southport Palette Club Exhibition: 23 March…
Tony Heywood & Hannah Stippl
The Sefton coast is re-imagined in this exciting collaboration. Southport-based artist Tony…
Spotlight Talk: Andrew Webster Kiddie: The man and his miniature models – With Volunteer Mo
Our brilliant volunteer team are a passionate bunch! They love the arts and are dedicated to making…
‘The Fiction of Forgery’ A Talk by Julia Clayton
Join Julia Clayton for an exploration of how the subject of art forgery is presented in fiction…
The Magic of Terry Pratchett
Join author and comedian Marc Burrows on a journey through the life and work of Sir Terry…
The portrait of William Atkinson by Lowes Cato Dickinson (1877)
Join art historian Dr Anna Maddison as she looks at the portrait of our very own William Atkinson…
The Landing: Liver Sketching Club
The Landing The Landing is an exciting Gallery showcasing affordable art work from leading regional…
Spotlight Talk: Matania, Master of Detail and Place – With Volunteer Jan
Our brilliant volunteer team are a passionate bunch! They love the arts and are dedicated to making…
Edwardian Impressionists: Philip Connard’s contemporaries
Philip Connard worked alongside some of the greatest artists of his generation, many of them leading…
Eternal Summer: Paintings by Philip Connard
From an unpromising start as a Southport painter and decorator, Philip Connard rose to prominence as…
Operation Sealion & the British Preparations for German Invasion 1940
A talk by Major (Retd) Jonathan Cunningham MBE – Operation SEALION 1940. Operation SEALION…
Bill Tidy: “Is there any news of the iceberg?”
The late cartoonist, TV personality and author Bill Tidy MBE lived for many happy years in…
Bedtime Boy by Laura Ford
We love the arts and are dedicated to making The Atkinson a vibrant and welcoming space for…
Sefton Young Artist of the Year 2024
Sefton Young Artist of the Year 2024 Date: Saturday 27 July 2024 – Saturday…
Stalin’s Female Pilots – The Night Witches
A look at the engagement of women in Stalin’s Air Force, with focus on the Night Witches and…