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.
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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
150th Anniversary Exhibition
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Exhibition : 150th Anniversary Exhibition…
Egyptian Faience: An Alchemy for Afterlife
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Date: Saturday 26 October 2024…
Exhibition : Chila Burman: I Love You Southport
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Exhibition : Chila Burman: I Love You Southport…
Exhibition : The Magic Of Middle-earth
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Exhibition : The Magic Of Middle-earth…
Romeo & Juliet
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB By William Shakespeare When two scions of warring…
Sefton Young Artist of the Year 2025
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB The Atkinson in partnership with The Arts Society…
Make It! Craft Workshop
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Join us in The Atkinson’s Art Box for an arts…
Make It! Craft Workshop
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Join us in The Atkinson’s Art Box for an arts…
Make It! Craft Workshop
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Join us in The Atkinson’s Art Box for an arts…
Young Curator Summer Sessions
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Are you interested in the arts? Would you like to work…
Make It! Craft Workshop
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Join us in The Atkinson’s Art Box for an arts…
Make It! Craft Workshop
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Join us in The Atkinson’s Art Box for an arts…
Heritage Open Days : Theatre & Studio Open House
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Curious about what The Atkinson’s theatre and…
Evening Talk :Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport. PR8 1DB Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture: pools, piers…