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
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…
John Nicol – The Unknown Warrior
A Personal Journey of Discovery and Remembrance During World War I, the British Empire lost over one…
The Ties That Bind
Family life, working relationships, love stories and close-knit communities. This wide-ranging…