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
Self Portrait Prize 2023
The Self Portrait Prize is a biennial art prize that celebrates the practice of self-portraiture…
Suhail Shaikh: Paper My Wishes
Cut, fold, glue. Paper artist Suhail Shaikh transforms the simple sheet of paper into…
The Landing: Sefton Artists
The Landing The Landing is an exciting Gallery showcasing affordable art work from leading regional…
Make it! Craft Workshop – Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar and marks the transition between zodiac signs. 2024…
Unlock The Atkinson: Escape Room Journey
The Atkinson Young Curators present an escape room journey to unlock the treasure in The Atkinson…
Make it! Craft Workshop
Be inspired by our museum, gallery and theatre programme in an arts and crafts workshop suitable for…
Morgan & West’s Massive Magic Show for Kids!
Relentlessly funny and bursting with magic for ages five to 105! Roll up, roll up! Morgan & West…
Session 1: Introduction to the History of Art with Dr Anna Madison
Join Dr Anna Madison for an introduction to the history of Art using examples from The…